Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate (1–2 year) at San Juan College is a public institution program in Farmington, NM. This shorter-duration credential provides students with the foundational emergency medical skills needed for entry-level paramedic practice, including patient assessment, airway management, cardiac monitoring, and emergency care procedures.

Classified under CIP 51.0904 in the health professions field, this program prepares students to meet state and national EMT certification requirements. San Juan College also offers a longer-duration EMT Paramedic certificate (2–4 year) for students seeking more comprehensive clinical preparation, along with related health programs such as Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Occupational Therapist Assistant, and technical programs including Instrumentation Technology/Technician. Both EMT certificate pathways are available at the Farmington campus.