EMT and Paramedic Degree

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) & Paramedic degree track is a field of study emphasizing the type of health care provider offering emergency medical services. An Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is a clinician trained to respond to emergency and often life-threatening situations including trauma, accidents, and medical issues. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer emt and paramedic degrees.

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University of Antelope Valley (UAV)

1989 Atlanta Ave, Riverside, CA

History

Founded in 1997 by Marc Johnson, the University of Antelope Valley was originally a training center offering classes in CPR and first aid. The facilities continued to expand until 2009, where UAV became an accredited institution offering associates, bachelors and masters degrees. The school is continuing to expand, with plans to offer a wider variety of educational programs and expand the campus.

Academics

UAV offers an increasing number of programs from certificate and continuing education courses to master's degrees.  UAV places a high amount of importance on education, offering educational opportunities to the global community in order to produce qualified individuals.

Programs offered include:

• Business Management
• Criminal Justice
• Nursing
• Hospitality Management
• Medical Assistant
• Massage Therapy

Admissions and Financial Aid

UAV has an online application to begin the admissions process. Interested students must take an assessment test and provide proof of identification. Some admissions policies will vary based on degree pursued. Financial aid is available and all students are encouraged to pursue financial aid opportunities by meeting with a counselor at the financial aid office.

Athletics

The UAV Pioneers have a baseball and softball team that play in the NCSA Southern Pacific Conference.

Students Enrolled in the EMT and Paramedic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Antelope Valley has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics

Description

Assess injuries, administer emergency medical care, and extricate trapped individuals. Transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, emergency medical technicians and paramedics employment is expected to grow at a rate of 24.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $17.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $35640

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).