Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Palomar College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in San Marcos, CA. Within the health professions field (CIP 51.0904), the program trains students in advanced prehospital emergency care, including patient assessment, pharmacology, airway management, cardiac monitoring, and trauma response at the paramedic level.

Completion of this credential prepares graduates to pursue state licensure as paramedics and work in emergency medical services, fire departments, and related public safety settings. Palomar College also offers related certificates in Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management.