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Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services Technology, EMT/Paramedic Option

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What will I learn?

The Emergency Medical Services Technology, EMT/Paramedic Option program offers both professional certification and a quality education. It not only goes beyond providing training required for certification, but it also recognizes the amount of learning associated with a Licensed Paramedic Program. Graduates of the program will have state certification as an EMT-Paramedic, which will enable them to provide the highest level of emergency medical service available.

The AAS in Emergency Medical Services offers both professional certification and education. It not only goes beyond providing training required for certification, but it also recognizes the amount of learning associated with a Licensed Paramedic Program. These programs enhance the skills service components with the additional critical thinking, problem solving, and cultural diversity awareness attributes of higher education.

Upon application and matriculation to the University and a concurrent presentation of an official paramedic transcript from an accredited EMS training facility with a graduation date of 1985 or thereafter, academic transfer credit will be awarded to individuals for certified paramedic education as part of the Emergency Medical Services Technology degree Fire/Medic option.

Career Information

The AAS in Emergency Medical Services (both options) offers both professional certification and education. It goes beyond providing training required for certification; it also recognizes the amount of learning associated with a Licensed Paramedic Program. These programs enhance the skills service components with the additional critical thinking, problem solving, and cultural diversity awareness attributes of higher education.

Which department am I in?

College of Health and Human Sciences

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
US$17,286.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

13 January 2025

Venue

College of Health and Human Sciences

209 Carroll Street,

Akron,

Ohio,

44325, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

New Freshman

You are a high school student or have completed high school or equivalent and have never enrolled in a college/university. SAT or ACT is not required for standard admission or admission scholarship consideration for all types of applicants. An official SAT or ACT score is required to be considered for direct admission into your intended major.

All undergraduate international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency by meeting the minimum score from one of the following acceptable tests. This requirement can be waived if you meet certain criteria.

Minimum requirements for English proficiency:

TOEFL iBT: 71

IELTS: 6.0

SAT (Evidence-based reading & writing) test taken after March, 2016: 500

ACT English: 18

Duolingo English Test (DET): 95

CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced): 169

PTE: 48

GTEC CBT/GTEC: 1126/1135

Application deadlines: Fall: May 1; Spring: October 1 and Summer I, II, III: March 1

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Akron

Students at UA will gain an excellent quality of education thanks to a passionate faculty, contemporary facilities and a blend of learning styles.

  • Vibrant student community from 70 countries
  • Excellent range of study majors to choose from
  • Highly regarded for Business & Polymer Engineering programs
  • 95 percent graduates employed or in further study in 6 months

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