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A Paramedic is a highly trained medical professional who provides advanced emergency care, including administering medications, performing life-saving procedures, and managing critical patients, playing a vital role in pre-hospital and emergency medical services. In Arizona, aspiring Paramedics can choose from 35 accredited training programs designed to prepare students for certification and career success in emergency medical services.
Certification Requirements: To become a certified Paramedic in Arizona, you must complete an accredited training program and pass the NREMT cognitive and psychomotor exams. National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification is recognized nationwide.
Program Options: Paramedic programs in Arizona are offered by community colleges, technical schools, fire departments, and private training organizations. Programs vary in schedule, format, and duration, with classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs, and clinical rotations.
Career Opportunities: Upon certification, Paramedics in Arizona can work for ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, urgent care facilities, and industrial settings.
Associate in Applied Science degree in advanced emergency medical technology (paramedic) providing comprehensive training for paramedic-level emergency medical services.
A nationally accredited program designed to prepare students to become Paramedics. This program is formal education in paramedicine topics including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, cardiology, pulmonary, pharmacology, pediatrics, geriatrics, hematology, and toxicology. Paramedicine builds upon EMT education and includes paramedic scope of practice. The AAS Degree is transferable to most in-state Universities.
For aspiring EMS professionals, this program provides training needed to become an EMT and then a paramedic, with a foundation in fundamental science, math, EMS subspecialty coursework and electives in communications, leadership, and health care systems. Students can complete EMT and paramedic certifications while earning their degree on the main campus.
For certified paramedics, this program provides additional subspecialty EMS clinical training and a foundation in fundamental science, communications, math, leadership and health care systems knowledge. Students complete the degree through Arizona Online while working in the field.
3-credit hour course covering basic electrocardiogram and pharmacology, required for paramedic program entry.
A nationally accredited program designed to prepare students to become Paramedics. This program is formal education in paramedicine topics including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, cardiology, pulmonary, pharmacology, pediatrics, geriatrics, hematology, and toxicology. Paramedicine builds upon EMT education and includes paramedic scope of practice.
Designed to provide knowledge, skills and ability to synthesize standard of care and expanded scope of practice with comprehensive assessment, diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, and ethical professional behaviors to practice patient-centered evidence-based paramedicine in the community setting. Prepares students for a community health paramedic credential.
Designed to provide the knowledge, skills and ability to synthesize standard of care and expanded scope of practice with comprehensive assessment, diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, ethical and professional behaviors, to practice patient-centered evidence-based paramedicine in the community, clinical, out-of-hospital, and interfacility transport settings.
Designed to provide knowledge, skills and ability to synthesize standard of care and expanded scope of practice with comprehensive assessment, diagnostic technology, patient advocacy, and ethical professional behaviors to practice patient-centered evidence-based paramedicine in clinical, out-of-hospital, and inter-facility transport settings. Prepares students for a critical care paramedic credential.
Certificate of Completion in Critical Care Paramedicine designed to provide knowledge, skills and ability to practice patient-centered evidence-based paramedicine in clinical, out-of-hospital, and inter-facility transport settings.
Prepares experienced providers with advanced training in critical care, transport, flight, and interfacility medicine. Designed for experienced Registered Nurses and paramedics completing critical care certification.
Designed for students who have obtained a bachelor's degree and anticipate matriculation into a professional or graduate-level training program within one to two years. The program aims to augment the competitiveness of their application while simultaneously serving their community.
Applied Science degree in Paramedicine offered in partnership with Coconino Community College. The program consists of 584 classroom hours (didactic) and 500 clinical/vehicular hours. Students work in Surgery, Intensive Care Units, Respiratory Therapy, Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery, Pediatrics, and with approved paramedic-preceptors on ambulances and rescue units. Entry requires one year of field experience as an EMT and successful completion of a written entrance exam and practical skills evaluation. Upon completion and passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician's Paramedic examinations and ADHS/BEMS certification, graduates are eligible to practice as a Certified Paramedic in Arizona.
A comprehensive nine-month paramedic training program for Chandler Fire Department firefighters. Students complete over 560 hours of didactic curriculum, 64 hours of hospital clinical experience, and nearly 2000 hours of field vehicular experience working on Chandler Fire response units under mentorship of experienced paramedics. Program is CAAHEP/CoAEMSP accredited and graduates earn 45 college credit hours.
A 14-month program that builds upon the knowledge obtained in the EMT curriculum with an emphasis on patient assessment, fluid resuscitation, cardiac monitoring and specialized medication administration and life-saving techniques. The program is accredited by CAAHEP and CoAEMSP.
Comprehensive paramedic training program including CPR certification, EMT foundational skills, and advanced paramedic coursework with clinical rotations in hospitals and ambulance services.
Prepares Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains to enter the profession. The program trains students to deliver the highest level of prehospital care, including advanced airway management. Coursework is integrated with clinical rotations and field internships to ensure real-world competency. Preparation to sit the state and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examinations at the paramedic level and for employment as a paramedic.
The Paramedic AAS program prepares students for entry-level employment as a paramedic. The program consists of over 500+ classroom hours with an additional 500+ hours of vehicular and hospital clinical experience. Nationally accredited by CAAHEP and CoAEMSP. Requires current EMT-Basic certification and at least one year of experience as an EMT-Basic.
An associate degree program in paramedicine designed to prepare students to become paramedics. Includes formal education in paramedicine topics and is transferable to most in-state universities. Builds upon EMT education with paramedic scope of practice.
A nationally accredited program designed to prepare students to become paramedics. Formal education in paramedicine topics including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, cardiology, pulmonary, pharmacology, pediatrics, geriatrics, hematology, and toxicology. Program builds upon EMT education and includes paramedic scope of practice.
Pima's Paramedic Associate of Applied Science program provides academic and hands-on skills training to enhance your ability to provide patients with immediate emergency medical care. Learn endotracheal intubation, cardiac arrhythmia recognition and intervention, drug therapy, invasive procedures, advanced airway management, and intravenous therapy.
Graduates of the Paramedic Academy will be able to function as Paramedic in the field working in a clinical environment or ambulance using BLS and Advance Life Support (ALS) skills. Students must maintain 80% or higher in each EMS course to test for state and national certification.
A one-year certificate program that prepares students to render pre-hospital emergency care as ambulance, fire department, search and rescue, and volunteer ambulance personnel. Requires current EMT certification and one year of documented pre-hospital work experience.
A continuation of the Paramedic certificate program leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree with paramedic emphasis. Provides skills and practice review for professional growth opportunities.
MFMD Paramedic program providing accreditation information and training for paramedic certification
An 11-month program designed to prepare students to enter the paramedic profession by providing them with the knowledge and skills which can be used to enter the paramedic field. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Fourth Street Campus from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with additional clinical and vehicular hours required. Fees include all books, Northern Arizona Healthcare clinical fees, Platinum course management program, CCC lab fees, and class shirts.
20-credit hour course meeting two full days per week, generally during fall semester. Includes lecture and clinical training.
22-credit hour course spanning spring semester, completing paramedic training with clinical and vehicular hours.
A nine-month program that prepares competent, entry-level paramedics through hands-on courses gaining advanced skills through immersive simulations and field internship opportunities with expert Tucson paramedics. Graduates will be eligible to take the National Registry exam to become certified paramedics.
Prepares students to become nationally registered paramedics providing pre-hospital emergency medicine for fire departments, ambulance services, and hospital emergency units. Requires EMT certification or completion of EMT 174 and includes state-mandated clinical experience and field internship.
Certificate program in paramedicine that prepares students to become nationally registered paramedics. Requires EMT certification or completion of EMT 174.
A nationally accredited Associate in Applied Sciences degree program designed to prepare students to become Paramedics. The program covers anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, cardiology, pulmonary, pharmacology, pediatrics, geriatrics, hematology, and toxicology. Students must be current and in good standing as a certified EMT.
Associate in Applied Science degree in Paramedicine, nationally accredited program designed to prepare students to become Paramedics with formal education in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, cardiology, pulmonary, pharmacology, pediatrics, geriatrics, hematology, and toxicology.
A ten-month certificate of completion in Paramedicine consisting of lecture, lab, clinical, and field internship, covering anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, pharmacology, airway management, and cardiovascular emergencies.
Prepares students for direct entry as paramedics in emergency care, stabilization, and immobilization of victims of illness and injury. Includes recognition and documentation of signs and symptoms, advanced airway techniques, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, and preparation for transportation.
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About Paramedic training in Arizona.
The average cost for Paramedic training in Arizona is approximately $1,767. Program tuition ranges from $30 to $3,504 depending on the training organization and program format. Some programs may offer financial aid, payment plans, or scholarship opportunities.
All Paramedic programs listed on FirstRespondersHub meet accreditation standards set by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). NREMT accreditation ensures programs meet national standards for curriculum, instruction, and student outcomes, making graduates eligible for certification exams and employment as Paramedics.
Paramedic training in Arizona combines classroom instruction with hands-on practical experience. Programs cover a paramedic is a highly trained medical professional who provides advanced emergency care, including administering medications, performing life-saving procedures, and managing critical patients, playing a vital role in pre-hospital and emergency medical services. You'll learn through lectures, skills labs, and clinical rotations before taking the NREMT certification exam. Most programs also include CPR certification and prepare you for immediate entry into the workforce upon graduation.