Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Bakersfield College offers the Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) program as a 2-to-4-year certificate at its Bakersfield, CA campus. This public college program is classified under CIP code 51.0904 in the health professions field. Students receive training in advanced emergency medical care, including patient assessment, airway management, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and trauma response. Graduates are prepared to seek National Registry EMT-Paramedic certification and work in prehospital emergency care settings.

Alongside this program, Bakersfield College offers a variety of technical and health-related certificates including Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate, 2-to-4-year), Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician.