EMT and Paramedic Degree

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Paramedic degree track is a field of study emphasizing the type of health care provider offering emergency medical services. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a clinician trained to respond to emergency and often life-threatening situations including trauma, accidents, and medical issues. Get more details below including other Indiana colleges that offer emt and paramedic degrees.

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Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

Also known as Pennsylvania Highlands

9910 Dupont Circle Drive East, Fort Wayne, IN

Part of a large-town setting, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College is located at 101 Community College Way near Johnstown, Pennsylvania. The school offers both certificates and two-year degrees and provides extra support to students so they are well-prepared academically.

Transfer programs are offered in such majors as Business Administration, Accounting, General Studies, Education, and Communications. Career programs that confer certificates and associate’s degrees include curriculums that feature training in the culinary arts, welding, medical assisting and pharmacy technology. Courses are also offered to refresh a student’s skills and include an overview of the basics, or reading, writing and math.

Current enrollment for the school stands at around 3,000 students. The school charges in-state students about $7,300 per year while out-of-state residents pay around $10,000 annually. Established in 1994, the school offers financial aid for those students who qualify. One hundred percent of the students enrolled in the school are registered full-time. Retention rate at the institution is just under 55%. For more information about the school’s programs, phone 814-262-6499.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Description

Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, emergency medical technicians and paramedics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 24.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Fort Wayne, IN
  • Total Employment: 460
  • Average Hourly Rate: $16.60
  • Average Annual Salary: $34530

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).