Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic, 1 year certificate
Paramedics play a vital role in pre-hospital care and patient survival. They are highly trained medical professionals who provide advanced emergency care, including administering medications, performing life-saving procedures, and managing critically ill or injured patients.
The 1-year Paramedic certificate is designed for students who already hold an Oregon EMT license and wish to pursue Paramedic certification. This program prepares students to complete the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification exam.
Award information
| Award | Length (attending full-time) | Financial aid eligible | Currently accepting students? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate: Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic | 1 year | Limited entry, see how to apply to Emergency Medical Services |
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Locations
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Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| EMS?115 | Crisis Intervention | 3 |
| EMS?116 | Emergency Medical Services Rescue | 3 |
| EMS?230 | Paramedic Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| EMS?238 | Pre-Paramedic Orientation | 1 |
| Second Term | ||
| EMS?240 | Paramedic I | 14 |
| Third Term | ||
| EMS?242 | Paramedic II | 11 |
| EMS?244 | Paramedic Clinical Internship I | 1 |
| Fourth Term | ||
| EMS?246 | Paramedic Clinical Internship II | 9 |
| EMS?248 | Paramedic Field Internship I | 3 |
| Fifth Term | ||
| EMS?250 | Paramedic Field Internship II | 7 |
| EMS?252 | Paramedic III | 1 |
| ? | Total Credits | 57 |
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