Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at the University of Akron Main Campus is a two-to-four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Akron, OH. The program prepares students for paramedic-level emergency care, covering advanced life support, patient assessment, and emergency medical procedures required for field practice.

In the emergency medical technology field (CIP 51.0904), this certificate is designed for students pursuing careers as paramedics or advancing existing EMT credentials. The University of Akron also offers other technical programs at the same campus, including an associate degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, a certificate in System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager, a certificate in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, an associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, and a certificate in Chemical Engineering Technology/Technician.