Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

The Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) certificate program at Western Iowa Tech Community College is a 2-to-4-year certificate offered by this public institution in Sioux City, IA. The program trains students in advanced emergency medical care, patient assessment, airway management, pharmacology, and trauma response at the paramedic level.

This program is part of the allied health and medical assisting services field (CIP 51.0904). Western Iowa Tech also offers related health programs including Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary, Physical Therapy Assistant, Surgical Technology/Technologist, and Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. Non-health programs at the school include Electrician, Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician. This program prepares students for paramedic certification and employment with emergency medical services, fire departments, and hospitals.