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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University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College

4200 Clermont College Dr, Batavia, OH

University of Cincinnati – Blue Ash College (UCBA) is located on 135 wooded acres in Blue Ash, Ohio. UCBA offers more than 60 associate degrees and certificate programs, as well as a Weekend Degree Program and distance learning courses. UCB currently has over 5,000 students enrolled, 147 full-time and 182 part-time faculty and staff.

Academic Departments:

• Allied Health
• Art & Visual Communications
• Behavioral Science
• Biology
• Business & Economics
• Chemistry
• Dental Hygiene
• Electronic Media
• English & Communications
• Foreign Language
• History, Philosophy & Political Science
• Library
• Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science
• Nursing
• Veterinary Technology

Students are encouraged to explore internships, volunteer, and apply for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions available through the Career Center. They will have the opportunity to access counselors and resume critiques, as well as brush up on basic interview and job search skills. Other Student Services include access to an assortment of computer and training labs, educational advisors, and tutoring.

Transfer students will be evaluated individual by their respective departments to determine credit transfer from other colleges / universities. For transfer credit to be granted, the institutions must be accredited by one of six regional crediting agencies—all part of the Higher Learning Commission: Middle State, North Central, New England, Northwest, Southern, or Western Associate of Colleges and Schools. You can check school accreditation online at www.chea.org.

UCBA Tuition & Fees (http://www.ucblueash.edu/admissions/tuition.html)

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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

• Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Hourly Rate: $15.69
  • Average Annual Salary: $32630

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