Emergency Medical Science - Sandhills Community College

Emergency Medical Science from Sandhills Community College is a Campus Associate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Careers in Emergency Medical Science Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics are employed in a number of industries. Many work as employees of public or private ambulance services, fire departments, emergency medical services, hospitals, medical facilities and for various industries providing emergency services. They respond to calls in ambulances or helicopters to transport critically ill or injured patients. Employment Prospects Employment of emergency medical technicians and paramedics is expected to grow by 19 percent between 2006 and 2016, which is faster than the average for all occupations. As a large segment of the population ? aging members of the Baby Boom generation ? becomes more likely to have medical emergencies, demand will increase for EMTs and paramedics. Job opportunities are more frequent with local government systems. Other opportunities for employment will be with hospital based services, private ambulance services fire departments, medical facilities and industry. Our Program Our course of study provides you with an opportunity to acquire basic and advanced life support knowledge and skills by utilizing classroom instruction, practical laboratory sessions, hospital clinical experience, and field internships with emergency medical service agencies. Students progressing through the program may be eligible to apply for both state and national certification exams. View more details on Sandhills Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.