Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Missouri Southern State University is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Joplin, Missouri. The program prepares students for work as paramedics, covering emergency patient assessment, advanced life support, and pre-hospital care procedures.

This program is part of the emergency medical technology field under CIP code 51.0904. Missouri Southern State University offers several related programs including Industrial Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Registered Nursing. Students in the EMT Paramedic program can expect clinical training components alongside classroom instruction in pharmacology, cardiac care, and trauma management.