Our Fort Lauderdale campus is proud to announce that its Associate Degree in Nursing program has been granted initial accreditation from ACEN.
When considering a career in emergency medical services, it can be confusing about where you should start. What are the differences between EMT, Paramedic and an AS in EMS?
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EMTs and Paramedics, the professionals who make up Emergency Medical Services, may only need a high school diploma/GED and certified training to enter the field.
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Did you know that the AS in EMS offered at HCI is 100% online? That’s right!
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Paramedics are advanced emergency medical services providers. You can get a head start on earning your AS in EMS by becoming a Paramedic.
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You succeeded in your interview and were offered the position you have been waiting for in Emergency Medical Services. It is easy to know that in order to get into the EMS field you need to get a post-secondary education and interview for the position. But what happens after that?
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Becoming an EMT in Florida means career possibilities in your future. Emergency Medical Technicians are the first responders to an emergency.
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Becoming a Paramedic in West Palm Beach or Fort Lauderdale can be done in as little as 12 months. The Paramedic training program at HCI, available at both of our campuses, means that you can become trained as a Paramedic and begin your career within a year.
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Emergency Medical Technicians work in ambulances to provide prehospital care to patients in the field. Before you can get a job as an EMT, you have to complete the required training and pass the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) exam.
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As technology progresses, the techniques used in Emergency Medical Services advance along with it. Drones are being used to rescue patients from accidents or bring vital supplies to remote areas.
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We take for granted that we can dial 9-1-1 and reach an emergency dispatch. People from 50 years ago did not have that luxury.
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