Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Program

Emergency medical services (EMS) programs provide education for at least one of the four levels of EMS provider certification. These levels of certification include:

• Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
• Emergency medical technician (EMT)
• Advanced emergency medical technician (AEMT)
• Paramedic

Education typically includes didactic instruction, psychomotor skills application, and clinical internship in both hospital and prehospital environments under the guidance of a licensed physician acting as the medical director. Curricula may vary due to state-specific modifications, but generally follow the National EMS Education Standards.