Emergency Medical Services

Make an Impact as a First Responder

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program at Maricopa Community Colleges provides the necessary education and training to embark on a high-impact career as either an emergency medical technician (EMT) or a highly trained paramedic.

The major difference between EMTs and paramedics is the amount of education required and the scope of practice.

Pathways to a Career in Emergency Care

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Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

Often the first medical professionals on the scene, EMTs possess the foundational skills needed to help in a variety of emergencies and life-threatening situations. Their education forms the foundation for all other levels of emergency care providers including paramedics. Successful completion of Maricopa Community Colleges’ 16-week long entry-level emergency response training program qualifies you for state EMT-B certification as sanctioned by the Arizona Department of Health Services.

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Paramedicine

Paramedics are advanced-level providers of emergency care educated through a nationally-accredited program that is approximately 1,500 to 2,000 hours in length. Considered an extension of the hospital emergency department, paramedics receive a formal education in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, cardiology, pulmonology, pharmacology, pediatrics, geriatrics, hematology, toxicology and many other topics in emergency medicine, and continue their professional development through prescribed continuing education.

Resources

Resources

Chandler-Gilbert Community College

Sherrick Bader

sherrick.bader@cgc.edu

480-988-8101

Glendale Community College

Rainier Perez

rainier.perez@gccaz.edu

623-845-3172

Mesa Community College

Michael Pennington

michael.pennington@mesacc.edu

480-461-6303

Paradise Valley Community College

Kevin Taussig

kevin.taussig@paradisevalley.edu

602-787-6782

Phoenix College

Orlando Alcordo

orlando.alcordo@phoenixcollege.edu

602-285-7125

Southwest Skill Center

Daniel Davis

daniel.davis@gatewaycc.edu

602-392-5354

Glendale Community College

Mike Patten

michael.patten@gccaz.edu

623-845-3448

Mesa Community College

Michael Pennington

michael.pennington@mesacc.edu

480-461-6303

Paradise Valley Community College

Kevin Taussig

kevin.taussig@paradisevalley.edu

602-787-6782

Phoenix College

T.J. MacKay

thomas.mackay@phoenixcollege.edu

602-285-7383

Paramedicine Preceptors

Paramedicine Preceptors

At Maricopa County Community Colleges, we value and take pride in our healthcare partners. A preceptor is a crucial part of the hands-on experiences for Health Science programs and contributes to training the next generations of healthcare professionals.

Become a Preceptor