Emergency Medical Services / Paramedic - Southeast Community College Area

Emergency Medical Services / Paramedic from Southeast Community College Area is a Campus Associate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview Welcome to SCC?s Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic program, a two-year program designed to provide students the knowledge, skills and attitudes consistent with the expectations of the public and the profession. EMS/Paramedic students will complete the coursework in classrooms and laboratories and gain hands-on training while working in hospitals and with ambulance services. Graduates will take the National Registry certifying examination at the completion of the Program. Mission The mission of the Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic program is to provide the highest quality EMS education. The program strives to produce paramedics who possess a comprehensive knowledge base and exceptional clinical abilities. SCC graduates are expected to be leaders in the field of Emergency Medical Services, who will provide a high level of compassionate patient care and who are intelligent in their approach to the discipline of pre-hospital medicine. Job Outlook The outlook for jobs in Nebraska, according to the Workforce Development Office, is good with growth and replacement positions increasing 31.19 percent during the long term. There is an average of 30 jobs available per year over the long term projected to 2016. With the growing elderly population, there is a possibility those numbers could increase. Graduates report an average salary of $14.85 per hour, with a high salary of $16.50 per hour. View more details on Southeast Community College Area . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.