Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) program at Fortis College in Mobile, AL is a one- to two-year certificate program at this private for-profit institution. The program is part of the emergency medical technology field (CIP 51.0904) and prepares students to deliver advanced pre-hospital emergency care, including patient assessment, airway management, cardiac monitoring, and medication administration.

Fortis College in Mobile also offers related programs in Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Pharmacy Technician, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Students in the EMT Paramedic program can expect a combination of didactic instruction, skills laboratory work, and clinical and field internship hours designed to meet state and national requirements for paramedic certification.