EMERGENCY MED TECHNOLOGY / PARAMEDIC
Jones County Junior College - Ellisville
900 S. Court St., Ellisville, MS, 39437
About This Program
The Emergency Medical Technology Program prepares the student to provide competent pre-hospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients under the direction of a physician. The program provides opportunities for the student to gain cognitive ability psychomotor skills and professional attributes necessary to function as a pre-hospital emergency care provider. Students satisfactorily completing the EMT coursework will receive a recommendation to sit for the National Registry Examination (EMT). Upon successful completion of the paramedic curriculum the student will receive a Technical Certificate in Paramedicine with option to complete the academic requirements necessary to obtain an Associate of Applied Science Degree. The student will receive a recommendation for the National Registry Paramedic Examination at the completion of their training.
Credential
Associate in Applied Science
Field of Study
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Related Occupation
Healthcare practitioners diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions in patients of all ages. These roles include physicians, nurses, dentists, therapists, and other licensed clinical professionals.
Typical Wages in Mississippi
$35,980/yr
$17.30/hr median
2024 data · O*NET via CareerOneStop (DOL/ETA & Minnesota DEED)
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Contact & Location
Location
900 S. Court St., Ellisville, MS, 39437
Program Details
Format
This program provides in-person instruction only.
Tuition Cost
$13,060
Length (Weeks)
79
Real-World Outcomes
59 people completed this program. Of those, 45 were employed about six months after finishing (roughly 76%).
Source: Mississippi ETPL performance data via TrainingProviderResults.gov (U.S. Dept. of Labor)
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