Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Houston Community College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Houston, TX. This program is part of the emergency medical technology field and provides comprehensive training for students seeking to practice at the paramedic level in pre-hospital and emergency care environments.

Under CIP code 51.0904, the curriculum covers advanced patient assessment, airway management, cardiac monitoring, pharmacology, and extensive clinical and field internship experience. Houston Community College also offers related programs including Recording Arts Technology, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, Animation and Interactive Technology, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Graduates are prepared to sit for national and state paramedic certification examinations and may work with emergency medical services agencies, fire departments, and hospital emergency departments.