Emergency Authority.
Master complex trauma and life-saving interventions.
Enter the world of high-stakes medicine. With Owens’ EMT – Paramedic certificate, you’ll learn to be the calm authority in any emergency—managing complex trauma, interpreting life-saving data and delivering the highest level of pre-hospital care. After completing the program, you’ll earn a diploma and become eligible to take the National Registry exam. Passing the exam qualifies you for state EMT certification.
As the first link in saving lives, you will bring advanced medical expertise to emergencies where every second counts. The work is fast-paced, challenging and deeply rewarding—no two days are alike. Most importantly, you will be able to serve with compassion and skill when people need it most.
Core traits of an effective paramedic:
- Calmness under pressure: Make quick, confident decisions in critical situations
- Compassion: Provide patient-centered care with empathy and understanding
- Attention to detail: Assess accurately, follow protocols and work seamlessly with teams
Small Classes. Expert Guidance.
Our instructors are experts who take pride in your success. Combined with our small class sizes, you’ll get one-on-one mentorship and precise technical feedback tailored to your goals.
Award Type
Technical Certificate
Department
Department of Emergency Services Technologies
Required Credit Hours
32
Your Road Ahead
80%
Pass rate for the written certification exam within three attempts, and 87% within four attempts for paramedic cohorts completing in 2024
100%
Program placement rate for employment, continued education or military after completion
EMT to Paramedic
Owens’ Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic Certificate’s effective curriculum includes 32 credit hours of hands-on labs, clinical rotations and expert coursework. Building on your EMT-Basic foundation, you’ll become equipped to apply advanced pre-hospital emergency care across diverse situations.
Your coursework meets DOT, State of Ohio and national curriculum standards. You’ll progress from EMT-Basic fundamentals through anatomy and physiology for paramedics, then advance through Paramedic I–III courses. You’ll develop expertise in patient assessment, advanced interventions and critical decision-making under pressure.
Training covers advanced life support techniques, including airway management, IV and medication administration, cardiac life support, comprehensive patient assessments and diagnostic interpretation like EKGs. You’ll learn professional and ethical standards, preparing you to work effectively and compassionately within emergency medical teams.
Career Outcomes
Graduate ready to take the licensing exam and earn certification—launching a top-tier career as a paramedic, delivering life-saving care when it matters most. With demand growing nationwide, you’ll be entering a career with exceptional stability.
Beyond immediate opportunities in emergency medicine and critical care, this certificate organically leads to advanced healthcare careers as a nurse, physician assistant or physician.
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In Their Words
“I want to do something bigger than myself. EMS changed my view on life.”
Jenna Yingling, Emergency Services Technologies, ’19
Getting Started at Owens
Begin your high-quality education at an affordable price today!
Enrollment is easy—just fill out an online admissions application to get started. We’ll ask you to submit your transcripts for course placement and college credit.
Upon acceptance, schedule a meeting with your admissions advisor to register for classes. Next, attend an on-campus orientation and meet with your student financial services advisor to discuss ways to pay for college.
Accreditation
Certificates of Accreditation are issued by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, State Board of Emergency Medical Services through March 31, 2026. (Accreditation Number 344). For more information concerning the certificates of accreditation, contact the Emergency Medical Services Division, Attention: EMS Accreditation, 1970 W. Broad St., PO Box 182073, Columbus, OH 43218-2073 | publicsafety.ohio.gov
The Owens Community College paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (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
(727) 210-2350
caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
(214) 703-8445
coaemsp.org