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 Massachusetts colleges that offer emt and paramedic degrees.

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Anna Maria College

50 Sunset Lane, Paxton, MA

Anna Maria College is a nonprofit private school that has a large number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Paxton, Massachusetts, in a predominantly rural area. The school maintains a Roman Catholic affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Nearly a thousand students enroll at Anna Maria College yearly.

Areas of study available at Anna Maria College include but are not limited to:

• Security And Protective Services
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Public Administration And Social Services
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Psychology

Students applying for admission are required to submit an application, transcripts, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1210 - 1470 on the SAT and in a range of 16 - 22 for the ACT exam is common among students accepted to this school. Approximately 60% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 15% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found at annamaria.edu or by completing the form on this page.

The cost of tuition is close to $33,000, but may change from year to year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending this school. Students enrolled at Anna Maria College may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Anna Maria College is the "AMCats", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Athletic programs offered include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students who wish to get more about this school may visit their website at annamaria.edu.

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

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