Emergency Medical Technician

Help save lives in a growing career field.

Emergency Medical Technician Overview

People's lives often depend on the quick response and competent care of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics. Incidents as varied as automobile accidents, heart attacks, slips and falls, childbirth, and gunshot wounds require immediate medical attention. EMTs and paramedics provide this vital service as they care for and transport the sick or injured to a medical facility.

EMTs and paramedics who have advanced education and certifications should enjoy the most favorable job prospects as clients and patients demand higher levels of care before arriving at the hospital.

Can you work well under pressure?

Keeping alert and focused during an emergency is key to success in this career field.

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Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Programs.

A career as an emergency medical technician could be right for you if you:

  • Are interested in the human body and patient care
  • Have good communications and people skills
  • Work well under pressure
  • Deal well with emotional or difficult situations
  • Are physically strong and healthy
  • Can move quickly while being gentle and deliberate

To receive additional information about the Emergency Medical programs at Herzing University and careers, call 1-800-596-0724 to speak with an Admissions Advisor.

Emergency Medical Technician Student Information

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Program On Time Completion Rate Available Graduate Employment Rate Median Title IV Loan Debt of Graduates Median Institutional Loan Debt of Graduates Median Private Loan Debt of Graduates Estimated Program Cost SOC O*Net Link
Certificate in Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 89% 25% $0 $0 $0 $1925 (Advanced $1750) 25-1071; 29-2041 Link 1
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Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic 100% 100% $0 $0 $0 $10,500 25-1071; 29-2041 Link 1
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