The Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic program prepares students to perform advanced emergency medical procedures in the pre-hospital setting. It follows the national standard curriculum set forth by the Department of Transportation. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is granted a technical certificate and is eligible to apply to take the National Registry EMT-Paramedic Examination.

NOTE: Technical courses required for this program may be transferable toward a limited number of associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact advisor for information regarding transferability.

Information regarding requirements for the paramedic program and the National Registry Test can be accessed at https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/renewal-requirements or by contacting your advisor/instructor.

Progression in the Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Program:

A minimum grade of “C” in each course is required for progression in the Emergency Medical Technology Paramedic Program sequence.

NOTE: Because of the nature of the program, enrollment times may vary and class sizes are limited; completion of prerequisites does not necessarily indicate Emergency Medical Technology program admittance.