Emergency Medical Services
Four levels of EMS training are offered at South Arkansas College. a) A one-semester CP (Certificate of Proficiency) in EMT Basic (Emergency Medical Technician); 2) An Advanced EMT (AEMT) program, which is only one semester in length and results in the student earning a CP; 3) a Paramedic program, which is three semesters in length (August to August) and earns the student a TC (Technical Certification) with an option to advance to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree; and 4) a Community Paramedic program that earns the graduate a CP.
EMS (EMT and Paramedic) Occupational Risks
The provision of emergency medical services poses inherent occupational risks for EMS responders. Risks include, but are not limited to, the following.
Violence/assaults
Verbal threats/aggression
Motor vehicle crashes
Infectious disease
Lifting injuries
Sprains and strains
Psychological trauma
Hazardous chemical exposure
Hyper/hypothermia
Please click here for a paramedic position functional job analysis and for the technical standards associated with the role of the paramedic.