Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) program at Jackson State Community College is a certificate program (2 to 4 years) at this public institution in Jackson, TN. The program is classified under emergency medical technology (CIP 51.0904) and prepares students to provide advanced prehospital emergency care including airway management, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and trauma response.

This program is one of several health-related certificate offerings at Jackson State Community College. Related programs at the school include Medical/Clinical Assistant, Occupational Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Registered Nursing. Students in the EMT Paramedic program can expect a combination of classroom instruction, simulation lab training, and field clinical hours with emergency medical services agencies.