OVERVIEW OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROGRAM

Emergency Medical Services plays a key role in the health care delivery system in the United States by providing the appropriate basic, intermediate, and advanced life support to the sick and injured in a prehospital setting. The Emergency Medical Technician is the instrument used to provide this prehospital care. The EMT’s primary responsibility is to provide expert emergency medical care to victims of emergencies and to transport them safely to the proper facility. Most duties are performed unsupervised, in a great variety of circumstances, and often under considerable physical and emotional stress. The actions taken can mean the difference between life and death of the victim.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS MAJORING IN EMS

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of EMTs is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2010. An individual who successfully completes the Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services will be eligible for employment in the following jobs: Public and Private EMS Providers, Hospitals, and Aeromedical Services. On top of strong job prospects, competitive salaries also await EMS graduates. New graduates with an associate degree can earn $18,000 to $30,000 annually.