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 Michigan colleges that offer emt and paramedic degrees.

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Gogebic Community College

1700 University Avenue, Flint, MI

Gogebic Community College, located in Ironwood, Michigan, was founded in 1932 when it was first known as Ironwood Junior College. The school has over the years seen an increase in enrollment over the its near eight decades of operation, resulting in the addition of more programs , the expansion and addition of buildings and facilities, and the addition of a second campus located in Houghton which expanded the school's service area.

Academics

Gogebic Community College offers programs that allow students to pursue academic transfer or career training opportunities.  Academic transfer programs allow students to complete the first two years of a four year education, earning credits that may be transferred to a four year institution upon completion through the transfer application process. Colleges and universities will have varying requirements fro transfer and as such it is recommended individuals plan their curriculum with a counselor to best meet those requirements.

Career training programs provide skill development and experience in the a given field, allowing for entry into the workforce upon completion as a qualified professional. Courses will be a mix of theoretical and practical, allowing students to apply learned methods and techniques in simulated settings. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in a certificate or degree.

Programs offered include:

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Liberal Arts
• Accounting
• History
• Psychology

Admissions and Financial Aid

Gogebic Community College is an open enrollment institution that will admit any individual that meets the minimum requirements for admissions, submits and application and pays the resulting tuition costs. Students should supply transcripts and may be required to take a placement exam. Financial aid should be applied for prior to the start of each academic year through the completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which will be used to determine aid program eligibility and awards. Aid is given in the form of loans, grants and scholarships.

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

• Flint, MI
  • Total Employment: 540
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.75
  • Average Annual Salary: $28610

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