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Emergency Medical Services

Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community Colleges

Program Description
The Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Community College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program prepares students for successful completion of the Iowa/National Emergency Medical Technician Basic and Paramedic certifying exams. The EMS program provides
graduates with the tools to adapt to public expectations and to take leadership roles in the evolution of prehospital patient care. Graduates will experience enhanced career opportunities because they will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to take proactive roles in Emergency Medical Services research, quality improvement, public education and system management.

Award Options
Associate in Applied Science Degree
EMT-Basic Certificate
EMT-Intermediate Certificate
EMT-Paramedic Certificate

Job Outlook
With the increasing age of the baby boom generation, the demand for people in health careers continues to grow. Iowa Workforce Development statistics indicate a 20 percent increase in jobs over a 10-year period running through 2008. Nationally, that number is even greater, with a 31 percent increase expected between 2000 and 2010. (Bureau of Labor Statistics projection.)

Earnings
According to the National Bureau of Labor Statistics, hourly wages for Emergency Medical Technicians range from $8.49 to $12.43 per hour and Paramedics range from $12.55 per hour to $18.38 per hour.

Companies that have hired graduates
EMS graduates are employed at fire departments, emergency services providers, hospitals organizations and clinics throughout the Clinton, Muscatine and Scott County area.

Printable Fact Sheet   (.pdf requires Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free download)

US Department of Labor Occupational Outlook