What skills do students learn in this program?
The EMS Professions diploma program prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT.

What types of students thrive in the program and in this career field? Those who:

  • like helping others
  • are compassionate
  • are detailed oriented
  • enjoy working in a fast-paced, critical and challenging environment
  • want to make a difference in patient survival in emergency settings
  • can manage considerable kneeling, bending and heavy lifting and working irregular hours

What types of jobs are available to graduates of this program? Where can they work?
Students entering this field can work in hospitals, ambulances, fire departments and in healthcare clinics.