Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate at Portland Community College is a one-to-two-year certificate program at this public institution in Portland, OR. Offered under CIP code 51.0904, the program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care as paramedics, including patient assessment, medication administration, and emergency interventions in pre-hospital settings.

Graduates are prepared to pursue state and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) paramedic certification. Portland Community College also offers related healthcare programs, including the Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate and the Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist certificate. Students interested in technical and trade fields may explore the college's Engineering Technology certificates in civil, electrical, and manufacturing disciplines.