Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Jackson State Community College is a one- to two-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Jackson, Tennessee. The program prepares students to respond to emergency situations and deliver pre-hospital medical care as licensed EMT paramedics.

This program falls within the allied health emergency services field (CIP 51.0904). Jackson State Community College also offers a two- to four-year EMT Paramedic certificate along with related health programs including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist. Students can expect training in patient assessment, airway management, trauma care, cardiac monitoring, and pharmacology, combined with clinical and field internship hours.