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Diploma Program

EMT-Paramedic
Diploma Program

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16 Mo.

Program Length

47

Credits

On-campus

Format

Exam prep

EMT/Paramedic

Diploma Program

EMT-Paramedic
Diploma Program

Earn a diploma and become a paramedic

AccreditationCAAHEP Accredited upon the recommendation of CoAEMSP,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
LocationOn-campus classes in Birmingham, Alabama
CertificationsPrepare for the EMT-Paramedic licensure exam from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
QuickPathsTransfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University
EMT Paramedic Helping Patient Into Ambulance in Birmingham Alabama

Over 90%

Satisfaction rate

Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2022 Herzing Graduate Survey.

Over 90%

Satisfaction rate

Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2022 Herzing Graduate Survey.

Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Overview: Diploma in EMT-Paramedic - Birmingham, AL

The Emergency Medical Technician diploma program is a 47-credit program which prepares you to succeed right from the start as an EMT/paramedic.

The Birmingham campus program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in paramedic operations, patient assessment and management, advanced trauma management, cardiovascular patient management, and much more.

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Career-focused curriculum

Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.

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Flexible schedule

We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.

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Experienced faculty

Get face-to-face instruction from experienced and credentialed faculty with real-world success in the field.

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Lifelong support

We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.

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Rolling admissions

No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.

Classes Start May 6th

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Curriculum

EMT/Paramedic diploma program classes & curriculum details

This diploma program expands upon basic EMT training to cover the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic within an EMS system. You will discover the expanded capabilities of a paramedic vs. an EMT and develop the foundational theoretical and practical education to succeed in both roles.

Classes are delivered at our campus in Birmingham, Alabama. The diploma program includes a 270-hour field preceptorship to ensure you earn the practical experience necessary to excel right from the start in your new career.

ProgramsMonthsiCredits
Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic1647
i. Average number of months for students to complete program

Required Courses in Paramedic

All courses, 47.00 semester credit hours, are required.

Requirements

EMT diploma program enrollment prerequisites

Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University EMT diploma program include:

  • Completion of a U.S. high school diploma, GED or equivalent
  • Meet and interview with a Herzing admissions advisor
  • Complete an enrollment application

Please contact our admissions team for more information.

Classes Start May 6th

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The Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedic program will cover the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic within an EMS system, applying the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to assess and manage patients with emergency medical needs. The student will learn how to maintain a patient's airway, oxygenate and ventilate a patient, be able to take a proper history, and perform a comprehensive physical exam. Students will be able to properly administer medications and communicate effectively with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, and other allied health personnel. Students will also be able to integrate pathophysiology principles, assessment findings, and critical thinking skills to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for trauma and medical patients of all ages. Graduates will be eligible to write the EMT-Paramedic licensure exam administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the 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.

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Accreditation

Accreditation & Disclosures

1. The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program at Herzing University - Birmingham is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2021.

The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 89.3%.

The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 93.3%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military’. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program.

The most recent retention rate was 66.7%.

Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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