Emergency Medical Service Programs
Las Vegas Campus
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Save Lives. Make a Difference. Train to Become an EMT or Paramedic
Start your journey toward a fast-paced, rewarding career in emergency medical services at Pima Medical Institute. Whether you’re looking to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or advance to a Paramedic role, our hands-on training programs will prepare you to become an important member of a team of first responders, when every second counts.
EMT
As an EMT, you’ll learn to assess patients, provide basic life support and safely transport individuals to medical facilities. Our EMT program can be completed in as little as 15 weeks and covers essential skills, including:
- Patient assessment and vital signs
- CPR and airway management
- Controlling bleeding and wound care
- Handling medical and trauma emergencies
- Safe transport and communication with healthcare teams
This program is your first step into emergency medical services, preparing you to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam and begin your career in as little as a few months.
Receive hands-on training for your healthcare career at Pima Medical Institute.
Paramedic
If you want to take your EMT skills to the next level, consider becoming a Paramedic. During this associate degree program, you will receive advanced medical training to provide higher levels of care in the field. Paramedics play a critical role in life-threatening emergencies, working closely with hospital teams to stabilize patients. You’ll learn:
- Advanced airway management
- Medication administration and IV therapy
- Cardiac monitoring and ECG interpretation
- Trauma and shock management
- Pediatric and obstetric emergency care
After completing this program, you’ll be prepared to sit for the NREMT-Paramedic exam and pursue career opportunities in fire departments, ambulance services, hospitals, and more.
Hear how our program prepared 2018 alumnus Scott Werking for his future in the field.
Why Choose Pima Medical Institute?
Hands-on training with experienced instructors
Real-world emergency simulations and clinical experience
Strong industry connections for career opportunities
Supportive learning environment designed for student success
Becoming an EMT or Paramedic is more than just a career—it’s a calling. If you’re ready to make a difference in people’s lives every day, Pima Medical Institute is here to help you get started.
Take the First Step Toward Your Future in Emergency Medical Services now.
The Emergency Medical Services programs are offered at the following campus:
NEVADA
LAS VEGAS