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Emergency Medical Services |
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Contact:
Roger G. Wootten, EMS Program Director
WD 247 Phone extension 355
E-mail woottenr@nacc.edu
Fax 256-228-3309 |
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The Emergency Medical Services program at Northeast
Alabama Community Colleges stands ready to prepare you
for an exciting career in emergency medical services.
There are two levels of emergency medical technicians (EMTs)
in Alabama. Basic EMTs are licensed to provide basic
life support and to assist the sick and injured.
Paramedics are licensed to provide all aspects of
advanced life support, including cardiac monitoring,
defibrillation, cardioversion, emergency pacing,
administration of medications, and intubation.
Paramedics are in high demand locally and across the
U.S.
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program is
accredited by the Alabama Department of Public Health
and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
Education Programs (CAAHEP). Certificate and degree
programs meet and exceed standards as set forth by the
United States Department of Transportation and the
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Northeast offers a number of options for persons who are
interested in emergency medical services training.
Certificates
Certificates are offered for students who want only the
essentials required for obtaining an EMT license. See
certificate program information in the Catalog.
A.A.S. in EMS
For those who wish to undergo a more comprehensive degree
program, two options are offered. See the A.A.S. in EMS degree
described in the Catalog.
Professional Development
In addition to primary EMS education, Northeast offers
continuing education courses for EMTs, nurses and physicians.
National standard courses, like Advanced Cardiac Life Support,
Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and others are offered on a
regular basis. In addition, specialized courses are offered to
meet local and area needs. Various schedules are offered to
accommodate emergency services personnel on a variety of shifts.
Northeast also offers EMTs, firefighters, and rescue personnel
the opportunity for exposure to rescue courses. Courses in the
past have dealt with vehicular rescue, water rescue, dive
rescue, and agricultural rescue. Courses are generally offered
on weekends to accommodate those who work other jobs during the
week.
The EMS program also offers courses for those enrolled in allied
health programs and offers first aid and CPR training to
business and industry.
Employment Opportunities
EMTs often find employment at ambulance services, fire
departments, in hospitals, and industrial settings. Experts
predict, due to imminent changes in our health care system, that
the scope of practice for the EMT will change as well. This
change is expected to bring greater employment opportunities to
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