Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate (1- to 2-year) program at Bakersfield College is offered at this public institution in Bakersfield, CA. Classified under CIP code 51.0904 in the emergency medical technology field, this program prepares students for careers as emergency medical technicians or paramedics, with training focused on pre-hospital emergency care, patient assessment, and life-saving interventions.

Bakersfield College also offers related technical and vocational programs including Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. Students in the EMT Paramedic program can expect a curriculum that includes both classroom instruction and practical clinical or field experience aligned with state and national EMS certification requirements.