Graduates of this Associate Degree program will be qualified and skilled professionals in the field of Emergency Medical Services as Paramedics. The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) works in the exciting, expanding field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

This degree incorporates theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical application and experience. The specialization, advanced education and training in the care and transport of the critically ill and injured can mean the difference between life and death. AAS degree graduates have enhanced potential for upward progression in the career of pre-hospital care.

The St. Cloud Technical College Paramedicine AAS program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

Career opportunities for paramedics include: private ambulance companies, hospitals, industry and city health agencies, fire departments and law enforcement agencies. Park services, ski patrols and other groups in many countries often educate their personnel to become Emergency Medical Technicians or Paramedics as part of their duties.

Process

Additional Program Information is available from this webpage on the left-hand side including the Admissions Process for the programs, Program Faculty Information, and other important program related information.  Please review all of the program information on the Program Admissions link.  Use the Paramedicine Checklist to understand Prerequisites and Co-Requisites.  This is a professional education program and you will be expected to display personal responsibility and understanding of the requirements of the program and profession.  If you still have additional questions, please attend an information meeting and learn more about applying to the program and what types of jobs this education can lead towards.

Informational Meeting

All students that are interested in the Paramedicine program should sign up for an informational meeting. For those interested in the program you will get a chance to meet faculty, tour the Paramedicine lab and receive all the information needed to be considered for the program. The meeting dates can be found in our Informational Meetings calendar here.

You may sign up for a meeting date by e-mailing Bradley Wright at bwright@sctc.edu.