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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer emt and paramedic degrees.

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Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences (RHSHS)

10 S Second St, Reading, PA

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences has been educating nurses on the campus of Reading Hospital in West Reading, Pennsylvania for almost 120 years.  The school’s RN program leads to a diploma in nursing, and general education courses qualify for college credit towards a BN (Bachelor in Nursing).  In addition, the school has a vendor relationship with Alvernia University that allows graduates of the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences nursing program to qualify for an RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) through Alvernia.

Reading also offers programs in clinical pastoral education, surgical technology, medical imaging, and paramedic education.  The nursing program is fully accredited and offers specialization training in the following fields:

• Pediatrics
• Maternity
• Oncology, and
• Intensive care.

For those considering a career in nursing Reading offers a “Nursing Shadow Program” where interested parties can follow along with a Reading nursing student either during the day or night.  For high school students the school offers a “Discover Nursing Summer Program” where qualified applicants can work with registered nurses at Reading Hospital to observe real-world clinical experiences ranging from emergency care to maternity to pediatrics.

Financial aid is available and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences Nursing Program has an active alumni association with more than 1500 members.  The Alumni Association provides scholarships and assistance with advanced educational opportunities.

The school offers on-campus housing and assistance with off-campus housing.  Reading has an active National Student Nurse Association (NSNA) student organization that won the National Chapter award for Stellar School Chapter Organization in 2012.

Students Enrolled in the EMT and Paramedic Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences offers a less than two-year award 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

• Reading, PA
  • Average Hourly Rate: $14.73
  • Average Annual Salary: $30640

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