Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics respond to emergencies, perform basic medical procedures, and transport patients to medical facilities for further care. They may work in an ambulance, with the fire and police departments, or as part of rescue teams.
The Student Learning Outcomes for this program are:
- Students demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, analyze, and evaluate information relevant to his or her role as an entry-level EMT/Paramedic, as defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum goals and objectives.
- Students demonstrate technical proficiency in all the skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry-level EMT/Paramedic.
- Students demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional employer expectations for entry-level EMT/Paramedic.
Available Programs:
- Career and Technical Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician - Basic
- Career and Technical Certificate, Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced
- Certificate of Technical Studies, Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
With as little as two courses, students can earn an Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) to become an EMT.
The Certificate of Technical Studies in EMT - Paramedic trains students to provide advanced levels of pre-hospital care for medical emergencies and trauma.
Paramedics use complex medical equipment and work mostly in the field in ambulances and emergency response vehicles. Some paramedics may work in hospital settings. With additional education and training, Paramedics can transition to a number of health industry professions.
The Nunez Community College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (http://www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Hwy 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
http://www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
http://www.coaemsp.org
Paramedic Program Goal:
“To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.”
Three-year NREMT Cognitive Exam Results for Nunez Community College Paramedic Program
Report Type: NREMT Cognitive Program Report (LA-4224)
Registration Level: Paramedic
Course Completion Date: 1st Quarter 2021 to 1st Quarter 2024
Training Program: Nunez Community College (LA-4224)
NREMT Cognitive Program Report *LA-4224*
| Attempted The Exam | First Attempt Pass | Cumulative Pass Within 3 Attempts | Cumulative Pass Within 6 Attempts | Failed All 6 Attempts | Eligible for Retest | Did Not Complete Within 2 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 16 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 62% | 85% | 85% | 4% | 12% | 0% |
Calendar Year 2022 NREMT Cognitive Exam Results for Nunez Community College Paramedic Program
Report Type: NREMT Cognitive Program Report (LA-4224)
Registration Level: Paramedic
Course Completion Date: 1st Quarter 2022 to 4th Quarter 2022
Training Program: Nunez Community College (LA-4224)
NREMT Cognitive Program Report *LA-4224*
| Attempted The Exam | First Attempt Pass | Cumulative Pass Within 3 Attempts | Cumulative Pass Within 6 Attempts | Failed All 6 Attempts | Eligible for Retest | Did Not Complete Within 2 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 50% | 70% | 70% | 0% | 30% | 0% |
Attempted the exam: Number of graduates that make at least one attempt at the exam.
First attempt pass: Number and percent of those who attempt the exam that pass on the first attempt.
Cumulative pass within 3 attempts: Number and percent of those who attempt the exam who pass on the first, second, or third attempt.
Cumulative pass within 6 attempts: Number and percent of those who attempt the exam who pass on the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, or sixth attempt.
Failed all 6 attempts: Number and percent of those who fail the exam six times.
Eligible for retest: Number and percent of those who failed their last attempt, but remain eligible for retest (less than six attempts, less than two years from course completion.)
Did not complete within 2 years: Number and percent of those who fail their last attempt and are no longer eligible for retest (more than two years from course completion.)
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Practical Exam Statistics Report for Nunez Community College Paramedic Program
| Type | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Report Date: | 25 April 2024 @ 1:30 PM |
| Registration Level: | P |
| Course Date Range: | 1/1/2021 to 12/31/2023 |
| Training Program: | Nunez Community College (4224) |
| # of Grads Attempting: | 26 |
| # Passing-1st Attempt: | 16 |
| # Passing -Subsequent Attempts: | 6 |
| Total Passing to Date: | 22 |
| # Failing-All Attempts: | 1 |
Paramedic Program 3-year Retention rate: 78.7%
2020-2023:
- 33 Students started
- 26 Students Completed
Job Placement 2020-2023: 100%
Paramedic Program Class of 2022 Retention rate: 83.3%
Job Placement Class of 2022: 100%