Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Northwest Shoals Community College is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Muscle Shoals, AL. The program prepares students for advanced prehospital emergency care, including assessment, treatment, and transport of patients in emergency situations.

This program is part of the emergency medical services field (CIP 51.0904), training students to meet the competencies required for paramedic certification. Northwest Shoals Community College also offers related programs in Medical/Clinical Assistant, Registered Nursing, Radiologic Technology, as well as trades programs such as Carpentry, HVAC, and Salon/Beauty Salon Management. Students can expect training in advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring, pharmacology, trauma care, and extensive clinical and field internship hours.