Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston, Georgia is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution. Within the emergency medical technology field (CIP 51.0904), the program trains students to respond to medical emergencies, administer pre-hospital care, and operate emergency medical equipment, preparing them for state and national EMS certification examinations.

Georgia Piedmont Technical College also offers related programs including Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Carpentry/Carpenter, and Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. Students in the EMT Paramedic program can expect a combination of classroom instruction, simulation training, and clinical field experience with emergency medical services, providing the skills needed for entry-level and advanced EMT positions with fire departments, ambulance services, and hospitals.