The field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) involves a range of occupations in the medical and emergency services. It can serve as an entry to health careers such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, Nurse or other health professions. Basic EMT certification is often required for positions in fire departments, private ambulances and may be required for staff at correctional facilities and other security positions. The EMS program at Pierce College is designed for both civilian and military students. Some military students seek this training for their own educational benefits. In addition, units value this training because it enhances unit capabilities especially during deployment. For military students leaving the military, this training facilitates their transition into the civilian work force or into educational programs leading to careers in health care profession.
Financial information
Total tuition
$5,213.68
Total required fees
$330.00
Books and supplies
$0.00
Locations
Lakewood,
Online,
Pierce Ft. Steilacoom - Lakewood
Instructional methods
Hybrid or Blended Program, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Additional details
Award name
Certificate
Education Prerequisites
No Selection
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
Current CPR card
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
EMT
Certification/license test preparation provided
NREMT
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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