Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Gaston College is a two- to four-year credential offered by this public institution in Dallas, NC. The program is part of the emergency medical technology field (CIP 51.0904) and trains students to provide advanced pre-hospital emergency care as paramedics responding to medical and trauma emergencies.

Gaston College also offers related programs including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Office Management/Administration, Electrician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, and Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Students in the paramedic program can expect coursework in advanced life support, pharmacology, airway management, cardiac care, and supervised clinical and field internship hours.