Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Mountain Empire Community College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Big Stone Gap, VA. The program trains students in advanced emergency medical care, patient assessment, pharmacology, and paramedic-level interventions required for licensure and employment with emergency services agencies.

Classified under CIP code 51.0904 in the health professions and emergency medical services field, this certificate is part of a diverse program portfolio at Mountain Empire Community College. Related programs at the college include Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Industrial Technology/Technician, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Welding Technology/Welder, and Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, all at the certificate level.