Academics
Paramedic/EMT
The Emergency Medical Technology program offers an associate of applied science degree in a Paramedic Emphasis for emergency medical technicians. The program operates under the regulations of the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) and with the cooperation of local, state and private medical institutions and emergency medical services agencies, to train people for positions ranging from First Responder through Certified Emergency Paramedic. The program also offers refresher and other continuing education courses. American Heart Association CPR and First Aid courses are also available. Click here and we’ll send you more information about the program.
MCC offers an associate of applied science paramedic emphasis degree and a certificate program.
- The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Paramedic Emphasis is a continuation of MCC's certificate program, and is for those already employed in the Paramedic field, the program may provide an opportunity for career advancement. Total degree credit hours are 60 - 63.
- The certificate program is 32 credit hours - five courses - and prepares students to render pre-hospital emergency care as ambulance, fire department, search and rescue, and volunteer ambulance personnel. Care involves recognizing and managing patients with heart disease, accident injury, burns, poisoning, alcohol and drug overdose, births, acute psychiatric disorders and other medical emergencies. This program meets or exceeds all national DOT requirements.
Employment is available as an EMT - Basic or Paramedic - through local ambulance services and fire departments. In addition, several local hospitals employ the position of ER Technician.
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| Name of College | Mohave Community College |
| Name of Certificate | Paramedic |
| CIP Code | 510904 |
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| Average Cost |
Tuition and Fees: $3,824.00 1 MCC does not provide on-campus housing or a meal plan. This is an estimated cost based on Mohave County living costs. |
| Number of Credits Required | 32 |
| Number of years it should take a student to complete this program on time | 1 |
| Approximate overall cost to complete this program, if completed on time | $22,663.00 |
| Percentage of students who completed this program on time | 0% |
| Number of students who completed this program in 2010-11 | 2 |
| Number of students who completed this program on time | 0 |
| Median Title IV student loan debt incurred by students who have completed this program | $0 |
| Median private educational loan debt incurred by students who have completed this program | N/A |
| Median amount of institutional financing owed by students who have completed this program | N/A |
