EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is designed for students seeking
an EMS career as a paramedic in either the fire service or private ambulance
environments. The program meets or exceeds the required technical
skills and knowledge necessary for national and state licensure
testing. Students may be required to purchase some special
equipment and clothing. Specific immunization records are required
prior to registration in EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate or EMT
Paramedic classes; these immunizations must remain current for the
duration of the course. The program contains certification
requirements at the EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate and EMT Paramedic
levels..
WHAT IS A CAREER PATHWAY?
A career pathway is a series of connected educational
programs, with integrated work experience, on-the-job training, and
support services, that enables students to combine school and work
and advance over time to better jobs and higher levels of education
and training. Career pathways target jobs of importance to local
economies. They are designed to create educational "stepping
stones" for advancement of workers and jobs seekers, particularly
those stuck in low-wage jobs, and a supply of qualified workers for
employers. As such, career pathways help to ensure that investment
in education and training pays off in enhanced economic
development. - From Davis Jenkins, University of Illinois at
Chicago
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Regional Employment Projections from
OLMIS (Oregon Labor Market Information System) indicate that
jobs in related fields such as Ambulance and Emergency Medical
Technician are expected to grow somewhat faster than the
regional average.
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CERTIFICATE INFORMATION
COCC offers the Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS) in
Emergency Medical Services (EMS). View EMS degree
information.
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Emergency Medical Services Pathway Roadmap
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