Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings.  People's lives often depend on their quick and competent care.  EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. 

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is designed to provide the student with theory, practical demonstration, lab practice, and clinical experiences for three specific levels: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and Paramedic. All of the instructors are licensed para­medics with academic degrees and years of field experience. In addition, the program employs a licensed physician to serve as medical director. The medical director is present for many classes and labs to review educational content.

EMT stu­dents can receive their certification after one semester and go to work. After completion of the EMT certificate, students can continue work for an additional semester to earn an AEMT certificate. The Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic requires five semes­ters along with pre-requisite and co-requisite courses. With classes meeting only two nights per week, students are able to work and go to school. In addition, some courses are taught in blocks. One subject is mastered prior to moving on to additional topics.

The mission of the Emergency Medical Services Program at LBW Community College is prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

Paramedic Student Outcomes