Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) program at the College of Southern Maryland in La Plata, Maryland is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution. It falls within the allied health emergency medical technology field (CIP 51.0904) and trains students in advanced pre-hospital emergency care, including patient assessment, airway management, cardiac care, and trauma response.

The College of Southern Maryland offers several related healthcare programs, including Registered Nursing, Physical Therapy Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, and Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician. An Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies certificate is also available. Students in the EMT Paramedic program can expect a combination of classroom instruction, skills laboratory training, and clinical or field internship hours required for state and national paramedic certification eligibility.