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Tacoma Community College

Paramedic

Tacoma Community College ETPL
The Paramedic certificate program is intended for students who have completed EMT-B training and have a minimum of one year of field experience and wish to continue their education in the field.
Visit the program website Melissa Stoddard (253) 566-5219 mstoddard@tacomacc.edu

Financial information

Total tuition

$8,577.40

Total required fees

$1,090.05

Books and supplies

$1,500.00

Locations

Tacoma, Online

Instructional methods

Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning

Program details

1 Years

Length of training

Certificate

Award type

65

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Application and admittance to TCC. Students must be currently certified as an EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate with working experience (volunteer positions acceptable) for a minimum of one year or more ride time. Acceptable certification includes be state licensure or national with Registry (NREMT) or both. Additionally, contact the EMS program for information about: criminal and federal fraud background checks, health insurance, and immunizations.

Program languages

English

Certification/license obtained as part of training program

N/A

Certification/license test preparation provided

N/A

Employment performance results

Program type

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Completion rate

59%

Employment rate

98%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$39.19

Typical (median) annual earnings

$105,593.00
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Top industries for graduates

Program type

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

Healthcare and Social Services

81%

Other Industries

19%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
65
Completion rate
59%
Average number of students who completed each year
22
Gender
Male
68%
Female
32%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
1%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
82%
Multi-racial
3%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
1%
20 to 29
56%
30 to 39
35%
40 to 49
7%
50 and over
1%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
3%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
34%
Some college experience, but no degree
61%
Certificate or AA
1%
BA or higher
0%