Overview
Accreditor CAAHEP
Duration 12–24 months
A skilled healthcare professional trained to deliver advanced emergency medical care in the field, assess patients, and transport them safely to definitive care.
Career outlook
Ambulance services, fire departments, and hospitals hire paramedics to deliver advanced emergency medical care in the field. They assess patients, perform life-saving interventions, and coordinate care during transport to definitive treatment.
Prerequisites
The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Arapahoe Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses
1
Certifications
2
Health and background checks
2
Experience
1
Prep courses
1
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