Degree and Certificate Options
Emergency Medical Services Certificate
$35.5K
Potential Salary*
1 Year
Estimated Program Length
What Will I Learn?
Medical Terminology prepares students to speak the language of the medical field. The Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course introduces students to a career in emergency services. They will learn the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency medical care to sick and injured patients and how to work with other healthcare and emergency services personnel in a team environment. This knowledge is advanced in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course.
After completing the courses or certificate, students are eligible to take the national and state exams to gain certification as an EMR or EMT.
Career Paths
Emergency Medical Responders typically work for rural emergency departments or serve as volunteer first responders. Emergency Medical Technicians typically work in fire service, hospital care, industrial safety, or other public emergency services.
Earning certification as an EMT provides a key prerequisite for students aspiring to become paramedics.
Points of Pride
KCKCC's faculty and staff provide quality education and are committed to students’ success. Exceptional college support services furnish a great learning environment.
EMR and EMT courses are on a flexible schedule, allowing students to select day or evening classes to meet their needs. Medical Terminology is offered as an online course.
Kansas City Kansas Community College is an approved sponsoring organization authorized by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services to provide initial courses of instruction for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) courses.
Additional Information
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses are part of the EMS curriculum and can be taken as standalone programs. These courses prepare students to take the certification exams for EMR and EMT.”Alum Perspective
The EMR/EMT classes and educators are unmatched. You will gain the knowledge and confidence needed for success.
*Potential salaries use third-party national and regional aggregated data, some of which may be estimates. Results may not reflect local or timely trends. Some careers listed may require additional education or degrees beyond those offered at KCKCC. Completing a program, degree, or certificate does not guarantee employment or a specific salary.