Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) is a one- to two-year certificate program at East Arkansas Community College, a public institution in Forrest City, AR. The program is part of the emergency care attendant field (CIP 51.0904) and prepares students for paramedic-level certification, covering advanced emergency assessment, airway management, pharmacology, cardiac care, and pre-hospital treatment protocols.

East Arkansas Community College offers a range of health and technical programs alongside this EMT certificate. Students at the Forrest City campus can also explore a Cosmetology/Cosmetologist certificate, a Building/Property Maintenance certificate, an Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician certificate, a Medical Radiologic Technology/Science certificate, and a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate. These offerings reflect the college's focus on workforce preparation across health care and trades fields.