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EMS - EMT / Paramedic

Program Description

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course and Paramedic Program are offered for both professionals and community members. The program offers courses sanctioned by various agencies such as the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), the American Heart Association (AHA).

Graduates of EMS-152, the basic EMT course, will be able to function as EMT in the field working in a clinical environment or ambulance, using Basic Life Support (BLS) skills.

  • Provide BLS airway management and control
  • Provide BLS bleeding and shock control
  • Treat and asses medical and trauma situations in the pre-hospital setting at the BLS level.   

Graduates of the Paramedic Academy will be able to function as Paramedic in the field working in a clinical environment or ambulance using BLS and Advance Life Support (ALS) skills.

  • Provide ALS airway management and control
  • Provide ALS bleeding and shock control
  • Provide peripheral and central venipunctures.
  • Interpreting and analyze 12 lead electrocardiography and cardiac monitoring. 
  • Treat and asses medical and trauma situations in the pre-hospital setting at the ALS level.

Approval and Accreditation

To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
214-703-8992 (fax)
www.coaemsp.org

Program Outcomes

 Arizona Western College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or CAAHEP up to the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions or CoAEMSP.

Program Requirements

EMS 152 (Basic Emergency Medical Technician) is a prerequisite for the Paramedic programs below.

Check the requirements below to learn more or contact Lupe.Fuentes@azwestern.edu with any questions.

EMS 152 Requirements

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EMS 152 (Basic Emergency Medical Technician) is a prerequisite for the Paramedic programs.

  1. Students must submit an EMT application and be accepted into the EMS-152 course by the Director of EMS and the Medical Director of EMS.
  2. Meet the requirements of the Arizona State Department of Human Services.
    1. T.B. clearance card within 90 days prior to attending class.  
    2. 255 or higher reading score.
    3. Must have a current AHA BLS provider card (Search for "CPR"). 
    4. Must 18 years of age prior to the completion of the program.
    5. The person shall be a United States citizen or a legal resident.
    6. The person shall be a high school graduate or have successfully completed a General Education Development (G.E.D.) examination. 
    7. The student shall not have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, or any offense that would be a felony if committed in Arizona. 
    8. The student shall not have been dishonorably discharged from the United States Armed Forces. 
    9. The student shall not have been previously denied certified status, revoked or have his/her current certified status under suspension pursuant to ADHS/BEMS R-9-25-402.

Please email completed application and all documents to Lupe.Fuentes@azwestern.edu.

Check the above to view the requirements for EMS 152.

Paramedic Application Process

  1. Thoroughly have read the Arizona Western College Paramedic Student Guide Book. 
  2. Review and understand YRMC On-Boarding guidelines to be eligible for clinical requirements before being allowed on their (YRMC) campus for clinical training. This will be completed during the first semester. 
    *As of now, all Paramedic students are required by YRMC to have their COVID vaccinations and boosters. 
  3. You must have completed ENG 101 to be eligible for this program, or have 255+ on the reading placement test. This test is offered at the Campus Testing Center in the 3C Building, Monday through Thursday from 0700 to 1700.  Please allow 2 hours for this test.
  4. Read, complete and submit the Hold Harmless Form. 
  5. Read, complete and submit the Memo of Understanding Form. 
  6. Complete and submit Fingerprint Clearance Card Level 1.
  7. Submit a completed AWC Paramedic Application with the following to the AWC PSI Building or email them to  Lupe.Fuentes@azwestern.edu by 03/31/2022:
    • Proof of citizenship (birth certificate, etc.) and a copy of a picture ID.
    • ENG 101 transcripts or equivalent placement test. 
    • A copy of your High School Diploma or GED, 
    • Submit copy of current AZ or NREMT Basic EMT Certification.
    • Copy of your CPR Card
    • Fingerprint Clearance Card Level 1 (visit AZDPS website) code: ARS 15-1881
    • Memo of Understanding Form 
    • Assumption of Risks and Hold Harmless Form.
  8. ADA requirements must be submitted in writing to the Program Director via the appropriate AWC office for the accommodation of a disability.  This must be done prior to acceptance into the academy.  The physical, mental and emotional standards for completion prohibit most ADA accommodations.
  9. The applicant is responsible for all costs that may be involved in the application process and YRMC on-boarding.  

Please email completed application and all documents to Lupe.Fuentes@azwestern.edu.

Check the above to view the Paramedic application process.

Degree(s) / Certificates(s)

Title Local Bachelor's
Emergency Medical Services Paramedic - A.A.S. Occupational Degree -
Emergency Medical Services Paramedic - CERT Occupational Certificate -

Career Outlook

Successful completion of the paramedic program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations and annual median wages.

Paramedic
Administer basic or advanced emergency medical care and assess injuries and illnesses. May administer medication intravenously, use equipment such as EKGs, or administer advanced life support to sick or injured individuals.		 $35,400
Fire Fighter Paramedic
 Provide advanced medical support in addition to handling the work of a firefighter.		  
Flight Paramedic
Flight Paramedics provide direct patient care in accordance with GMR protocols and/or medical direction.		 $71,635
Emergency Management Directors
Plan and direct disaster response or crisis management activities, provide disaster preparedness training, and prepare emergency plans and procedures for natural (e.g., hurricanes, floods, earthquakes), wartime, or technological (e.g., nuclear power plant emergencies or hazardous materials spills) disasters or hostage situations.		 $74,590
Successful completion of this program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Check the above for additional information.

Classroom/Lab Tour

Program Photos

Paramedic Lab
Paramedic Lab
EMS and Paramedic Classroom
Public Safety Building

Contact Information

Faculty/Staff Contact(s)
Name Title Phone Email
Guadalupe Fuentes Administrative Assistant IV (928) 317-6452 Lupe.Fuentes@azwestern.edu
Joseph Waterford Director of Emergency Medical Services (928) 317-6068 Joseph.Waterford@azwestern.edu

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