Emergency Medical Sciences
Our Emergency Medical Science program gives you the skills and confidence to handle emergencies, care for patients, and start a career where you can truly make a difference.
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Program Overview
Whether you're starting your EMS journey, advancing your career as a paramedic, or seeking continuing education to stay current in the field, our program provides flexible pathways to meet your goals. Plus, you’ll practice in real-world settings with our state-of-the-art equipment and labs.
What You’ll Learn
- Emergency medical care
- Patient assessment and life-saving interventions
- CPR, airway management, and medication administration
- Rescue operations and EMS protocol
Your Path to Certification
When you complete the program, you’ll be ready to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam, which is your key to becoming a certified paramedic. This certification opens doors to exciting opportunities in emergency medical services, fire departments, hospitals, and more.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Emergency Medical Science program can work as:
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Paramedic
- Critical Care Transport Specialist
- Firefighter-EMT
- Hospital Emergency Technician
- Tactical or Military Medic
- EMS Instructor or Supervisor
Emergency medical professionals are in high demand, so you’ll have plenty of job opportunities waiting for you after graduation.
Accreditation
The Johnston Community College program is accredited by the upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
727-210-2350
CAAHEP
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
CoAEMSP
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 84% |
| 2022 | 83% |
| 2021 | 75% |
| 2020 | 86% |
| 2019 | 100% |
| Certificate Program Rate | Curriculum Program Rate | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | First Time | Overall | First Time | Overall |
| 2023 | 68% (Traditional) 86% (Hybrid) |
95% (Traditional) 100% (Hybrid) |
There were no curriculum graduates during the 2023 reporting year | |
| 2022 | 81% (Traditional) 86% (Hybrid) |
100% (Traditional) 100% (Hybrid) |
86% | 100% |
| 2021 | 48% | 100% | There were no curriculum graduates during the 2021 reporting year | |
| 2020 | 88% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2019 | 87% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Year | Certificate Program Rate | Curriculum Program Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46% (Traditional) 59% (Hybrid) |
There were no curriculum graduates during the 2023 reporting year |
| 2022 | 55% (Traditional) 67% (Hybrid) |
44% |
| 2021 | 61% | There were no curriculum graduates during the 2021 reporting year |
| 2020 | 61% | 86% |
| 2019 | 65% | 57% |
| Year | Certificate Program Rate | Curriculum Program Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100% (Traditional) 100% (Hybrid) |
There were no curriculum graduates during the 2023 reporting year |
| 2022 | 100% (Traditional) 93% (Hybrid) |
100% |
| 2021 | 96% | There were no curriculum graduates during the 2021 reporting year |
| 2020 | 100% | 100% |
| 2019 | 100% | 100% |
Degrees and Pathways
EMS - Advanced Training
Life Support Training
Dual Enrollment
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