Emergency Medical Technology Degree, Program Information at Edison College

A program that prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise Ambulance personnel. Includes instruction in basic, intermediate, and advanced EMT procedures; emergency surgical procedures; medical triage; rescue operations; crisis scene management and personnel supervision; equipment operation and maintenance; patient stabilization, monitoring, and care; drug administration; identification and preliminary diagnosis of diseases and injuries; communication and computer operations; basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and toxicology; and professional standards and regulations. Find Colleges Offering Emergency Medical Technology Degree.

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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
Job Description
Teach courses in health specialties, such as veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory technology, and public health.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Written Expression
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
- Speech Clarity
Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Job Description
Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
Projections
- Total Employment (2006): 201,099
- Total Employment Projected (2016): 239,762
- Percent Job Growth: 19.23%
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Arm-Hand Steadiness
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians
Job Description
Drive ambulance or assist ambulance driver in transporting sick, injured, or convalescent persons. Assist in lifting patients.
Important Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity

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Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details

Emergency Medical Technology

	Total	Certificate	Associate
Overall
All Students	180	168	12

By Gender
Male	147	139	8
Female	33	29	4

By Race
Non-Resident Alien	5	4	1
American Indian	-	-	-
Black	2	2	-
Asian	1	1	-
Hispanic	9	9	-
White	161	150	11
Unknown	2	2	-

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Chipola College

3094 Indian Circle
Marianna, FL 32446

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 23

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Distant Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public 4-Year Primarily Associates
Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year

Daytona Beach Community College

1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 212

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Florida Community College at Jacksonville

501 W State St
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 128

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Miami Dade College

300 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33132

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 505

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public 4-Year Primarily Associates
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Okaloosa - Walton College

100 College Blvd
Niceville, FL 32578

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 0

Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
Campus Location: Midsized Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Associates--Public 4-Year Primarily Associates
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Brevard Community College

1519 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 129

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Broward Community College

225 E las Olas Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 374

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Midsized City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 20,000 and Above
Classification: Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Central Florida Community College

3001 SW College Rd
Ocala, FL 34474

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 173

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

First Coast Technical Institute

2980 Collins Ave
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 239

Highest Degree Offered: Non-Degree Granting
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Students Enrollment: Under 1,000

Florida Keys Community College

5901 College Rd
Key West, FL 33040

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 71

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Remote Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year

Gulf Coast Community College

5230 W Hwy 98
Panama City, FL 32401

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 35

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Small City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
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Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Hillsborough Community College

39 Columbia Drive
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 193

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large City
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
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Size & Residential Status: Very Large Two-Year

Indian River Community College

3209 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34981

Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 226

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Large Suburb
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
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Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Lake - Sumter Community College

9501 US Hwy 441
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 4

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
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Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year

Lake City Community College

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 49

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
Campus Location: Distant Town
Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
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Size & Residential Status: Small Two-Year

Manatee Technical Institute

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 147

Highest Degree Offered: Non-Degree Granting
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Mid Florida Tech

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 125

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North Florida Community College

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 18

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
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Palm Beach Community College

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 322

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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Tenure System: Has Tenure System
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 125

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Size & Residential Status: Medium Two-Year

Pensacola Junior College

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 82

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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Tenure System: Has Tenure System
Students Enrollment: 10,000 - 19,999
Classification: Associates--Public Rural-Serving Large
Size & Residential Status: Large Two-Year

Polk Community College

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 16

Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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Students Enrollment: 5,000 - 9,999
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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 5

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 42

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Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 26

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