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Associate of Emergency Medical Technology and Paramedic

Southwestern College

  • Chula Vista, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Associate

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About the program

Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Technology & Paramedic at Southwestern College, Chula Vista, covering patient assessment and emergency care, including EMT skills and paramedic training.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply core concepts in Emergency Medical Technology & Paramedic (AS) to appropriate health or community scenarios. Interpret relevant evidence
  • professional standards and ethical responsibilities. Communicate effectively with patients
  • clients or interdisciplinary teams where applicable.

Career outcomes

  • EMT on an ambulance responding to emergency 911 calls and/or transfers to and from healthcare institutions
  • Lifeguard
  • Firefighter
  • Medical Assistant
  • Emergency Dispatcher
  • Medical Equipment Service Technician
  • Emergency Room Technician
  • and Forensic Science Technician

Curriculum

  • Completed as an associate degree of at least 60 units
  • usually over about 4 full-time semesters
  • combining general education with major courses. Study centres on patient assessment and emergency care
  • including EMT skills and paramedic training. Individual course lists and unit counts are given in the college catalog and the program map.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • High school diploma or certificate (official transcript
  • certified English translation if not in English); proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 50
  • IELTS Academic 5.5
  • Duolingo 75
  • or US high school or college English composition
  • or Q International School Level 108); evidence of funds 30
  • 431 USD with Affidavit of Support; F-1 transfer students add I-20
  • F-1 visa
  • I-94 and Transfer Verification Form
  • No minimum GPA published

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or certificate (official transcript, certified English translation if not in English); F-1 transfer students with I-20, F-1 visa, I-94 and Transfer Verification Form

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 50
  • IELTS 5.5
  • Duolingo 75
  • IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Secondary Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Results (where applicable)

How to apply

  1. Review the chosen program's academic and language requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. qualification documents and any course-specific supporting materials. Submit the admission application and pay the application fee if required. Follow the institution's instructions for accepting an offer and meeting any enrollment conditions.

Other costs

Tuition per year$10,218 USD
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusChula Vista (main campus)
Faculty or schoolHealth, Wellness & Public Safety
DepartmentEmergency Medical Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteCollege and foundation scholarships may be available to eligible enrolled students; international status can affect eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    27 Nov 2026

    13 days left

  • Program starts

    June 2027

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    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    August 2027

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.