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Jan 16 – 16wk, & 1st 8wk classes start
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Emergency Medical Services Professions
Help the community on the scene in an emergency or on day-to-day basis in a non-medical emergency by training to become an emergency medical technician or paramedic. Austin Community College’s nationally accredited Emergency Medical Services Professions Program equips students with quick-response medical skills, human anatomy, patient care, and more.
Taught by expert faculty in state-of-the-art facilities, emergency medicine classes are fast-paced and active, with students spending a lot of time outside, practicing their skills, and applying material learned in the classroom. This program offers career certificates and an associate degree to help you reach your unique goals.
The Emergency Medical Services Professions Program at Austin Community College is a special admissions program with limited availability. Students preparing for the program should select "General Studies in Pre-Health Sciences" as their major on the application. Because requirements may change, consult the program website to confirm current requirements. Admission to the college does not guarantee entrance into a particular course or program of study.
Pride Points
100% license pass rate
Various degree & certificate pathways
Real-world experienced faculty
Nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP, 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088; (214) 703-8445; Fax (214) 703-8992. www.coaemsp.org ). Accreditation #600063.
Career & Salary Information
Employment opportunities continue to grow for emergency medical services graduates –– with careers as a paramedic in a hospital or ambulance or career growth to become a firefighter, flight medic, and 911 communications. Here are just a few of the many career possibilities you might consider.
Click each title to learn more about important career information such as employment rates, and average salary in our region.
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Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
Hourly Wage: $
Currently Employed:
Projections:
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Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Hourly Wage: $
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Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn more.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.