Emergency Medical Technician

  • EMT students being trained on how to place someone who's on a gurney in an ambulance.

About the EMT Program

The FSCC Emergency Medical Technician program prepares students to provide care for patients in emergency medical settings. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on training in a variety of settings. Upon successful completion of the program, students earn a certificate and are eligible to take the the Kansas and National Registry certification exams.

For program details, please view the Course Catalog

Employment outlook

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook, the median annual wage for EMTs and paramedics was $31,980 in May 2015. Employment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is projected to grow 24 percent through 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. 

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