Are you ready to take the lead in the emergency medical services (EMS) field? At Pima Medical Institute, our Paramedic associate degree program is designed to equip emergency medical technicians (EMTs) with the skills and knowledge necessary to advance in this vital field. Here are three reasons you should consider taking the next step in your career as a paramedic.
- Make a Difference in your Community. As a paramedic, you’ll be on the front lines of emergency medical care, providing critical interventions that can mean the difference between life and death. Paramedics provide rescue, basic and advanced life support level care in pre-hospital environments. They help extricate victims from entrapment or hazardous environments, care for sick or injured patients in the field, including medical administration.
- Many Career Pathways and Opportunities. According to the S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for skilled paramedics is on the rise, providing numerous opportunities for advancement. With experience, you can pursue roles in management, education or specialized areas of emergency medical services.
- Exciting Work Environment. Best of all, you will never get bored or be forced to work behind a desk for eight hours a day. As a paramedic you will never be stuck in a cubicle and with many shifts in consecutive days, it means you’ll also often get several days off in a row. Meaning additional time for you to spend with friends and family.
Whether you work with an ambulance service, hospital, industrial plant, forest service or fire department, you can expect to be on the go and in-demand. Your day-to-day experiences will be varied, but paramedics will always be in need, whether you live in a rural or city setting.
At Pima Medical, many earn their degree in just 45 weeks of training plus a 15-week field internship. You’ll gain the knowledge and hands-on experience to make critical decisions in the field.
The courses you will take include information on advanced airway management and intubation, cardiac monitoring and pharmacology and patient assessment, traumatic injuries and cardiology. Our dedicated instructors bring real-world experience to the classroom, providing mentorship and insights that are invaluable as you embark on your paramedic career.
Upon completion of the program and passing your certification exam, you will be able to work as a paramedic, air ambulance paramedic or paramedic educator.
The possibilities are endless. Take the next step in your career and get started today.
