Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Course Overview

Our diploma program is designed for students with no prior EMS experience and current EMTs seeking the next career step to paramedic. Upon completing the program, you should be able to:

• Summarize the role of emergency medical services personnel in the healthcare system.

• Smoothly manage patients in chronic and acute settings.

• Integrate ethical and legal concepts in all actions when serving the needs of diverse patient populations.

• Intervene with basic and advanced life support techniques in various emergencies.

• Express leadership as a paramedic in all interactions with patients in emergency settings.

If you want an even faster start and become an EMT, you may consider our 4-month EMT-Basic certificate program.

General Eligibility

Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University EMT diploma program include the following:

• Completion of a U.S. high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

• Meet and interview with a Herzing admissions advisor

• Complete an enrollment application

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

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