Emergency Medical Services

EMTs and paramedics provide critical care to the sick and injured, responding to emergencies and transporting patients to medical facilities. TVCC graduates of EMT courses are eligible to take the National Registry exam for certification or licensure as EMTs or paramedics.


Two paramedics providing care to a child on a stretcher

Time + Cost

(total for tuition, fees + books)

2 Courses

For EMT Basic

OSA/Certificate takes more time

 

$500

In-district

Inside the back of an ambulance with a heart monitor in the foreground

Careers + Average Salaries

(regionally)

Emergency Medical Technician

$28,644

Paramedic

$40,728

Paramedic in the back of an ambulance using a stethoscope on a child

Jobs Available

(regionally)

100+