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 Ohio colleges that offer emt and paramedic degrees.

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North Central State College

4642 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton, OH

North Central State College (NC State) is a two-year community college located in Mansfield, Ohio. With over 60 associate degree and certificate programs, NC State enrolls about 3,100 students each semester. The campus sits on 600 acres of walking paths and streams, sharing with the branch of The Ohio State University.

Available Programs:

• General Studies
  Associate of Arts / Associate of Science, Associate of Technical Studies
• Business Programs
  Accounting, Business Management, Healthcare Management, Marketing
• Health Science Programs
  Associate Degree Nursing (Registered Nursing), Bioscience, Health Information Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiological Sciences, Respiratory Care
• Public Service and Education Programs
  Criminal Justice, Criminal Justice – Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice – Peace Officer Fastrack, Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Paralegal Studies
• Technology and Engineering Programs
  Computer Information Systems, Electronic Engineering Technology, Electrical Maintenance, Engineering Design, Manufacturing Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Visual Communications Media and Technology

Transfer credit from other institutions of higher education will be determined upon receipt of an official transcript. Consider using TRANSFER.ORG—a free service to compare NC State classes to classes available at other colleges and universities.

The Student Success Center will provide assessment, advising, and support services to help students achieve their academic goals. Other student services include: access to computer labs, child care, and tutoring, as well as IT System Support, Career Development, and Counseling.

NC State’s Enrollment Steps (https://ncstatecollege.edu/admissions-and-aid/)

Apply Online (https://recruiter.ncstatecollege.edu/Datatel.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=/Datatel.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/applicationlist.aspx&NeedsLogin=True)

Students Enrolled in the EMT and Paramedic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. North Central State College offers a less than one year certificate program in emt and paramedic.

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

• Canton-Massillon, OH
  • Total Employment: 510
  • Average Hourly Rate: $13.76
  • Average Annual Salary: $28620

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