Emergency Medical Services, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, CSC

Students learn to examine, assess, and care for medical patients, and practice personal and professional safety. Students will gain field experience through an internship. This program is offered at the Chester Campus. 

Degree Planner (printable PDF)

Degree Requirements and Outcomes

EMS Interest Form

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Tuition Assistance

This major is eligible for G3 tuition assistance for qualified students.

Career Paths

Jobs in this field include emergency medical technician (EMT).

Prehospital positions would include EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic. While EMS personnel are often thought of as responding to 911 emergencies, they also support interfacility transports, particularly with the growing population of outpatient facilities and free-standing emergency departments. EMTs and paramedics are also involved with numerous niche specialties, from organ donation to working on an offshore oil rig.

After completing your EMT course, you would also be qualified for numerous positions within the hospital environment, including Patient Care Technician. Becoming an EMT will open numerous doors in the health care field.

Contact Us

Lauren Dumas, BPHM, AAS, NRP, Program Director