Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
at CUNY LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, NY
Program Details
Duration
About 2 years
Completers
5
Median Earnings (1yr)
$68,603
Outcomes
Median Earnings (1 Year)
$68,603
Outcomes data from College Scorecard (2023). Earnings figures represent median values for program completers.
How This Program Compares
First-year graduate earnings vs. Healthcare programs in New York
Benchmark: $58,442 — average of 57 comparable programs
National median wage — Healthcare
$60,780
Across all experience levels in this field
Projected job growth — Healthcare
+8%
National outlook for this field
About This Program
The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at CUNY LaGuardia Community College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Long Island City, NY. Classified under CIP code 51.0904 in the health professions field, the program prepares students for paramedic-level emergency medical response, including advanced life support procedures, patient assessment, and emergency care delivery in pre-hospital settings.
CUNY LaGuardia Community College offers related programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, and Energy Systems Technology/Technician. Students in the EMT paramedic program can expect training in advanced airway management, pharmacology, cardiac care, and clinical rotations consistent with paramedic certification requirements in the emergency medical technology field.
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