Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Southwest Tennessee Community College is a two-to-four-year credential offered by this public institution in Memphis, Tennessee. Under CIP code 51.0904, the program prepares students for certification and employment as paramedics, covering advanced emergency medical care including airway management, cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and trauma response.

Southwest Tennessee Community College offers a range of related programs including Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Pharmacy Technician/Assistant. Students in the EMT Paramedic program can expect a curriculum that combines didactic instruction, laboratory skills training, and field internship experiences with emergency medical services agencies, building the clinical competencies required for national and state paramedic certification.