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    Certificate Programs in Emergency Medicine

    A certificate is a post-secondary non-degree award that enables graduates to learn necessary skills to gain employment. A certificate can qualify individuals to perform specific skills and tasks. This type of program generally incorporates hands-on learning.

    You may be wondering, what is a Certificate in EMS and Paramedics? A Certificate in EMS and Paramedics offers students a practical learning approach. In addition to classroom instruction, students gain real-life experience by working in emergency rooms and transporting patients in ambulances. Students learn life-saving skills, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, spinal immobilization, and other noninvasive procedures. The paramedics portion of the certificate enables students to gain advanced life-support skills, including intravenous initiation and defibrillation. The certificate may take anywhere from one to two years to complete.

    One of the greatest benefits of earning an EMS and paramedics certificate is the satisfaction of saving lives. Individuals who are sick or injured often rely on prompt medical care to sustain them until they reach a medical facility. Another benefit is a growing job outlook.

    The cost of obtaining a certificate varies depending on a variety of factors. These factors include program location and length of time to complete the certificate. Contact your program of choice to determine financial specifics.

    Careers in emergency medical services are abundant. With an aging population and emergencies that continue to demand the medical attention of EMTs and paramedics, the medical services field is favorable. Approximately half of all EMTs and paramedics work in ambulance services. Another possible career is working for the government. State, local, and private hospitals also employ graduates in EMS and paramedics. EMTs and paramedics enjoy a stable career with a variable work schedule. Many EMTs and paramedics work 12- or 24-hour shifts and then enjoy several days off work.

    To find out more information about this promising certificate, search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.