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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 Arkansas, aspiring Paramedics can choose from 23 accredited training programs designed to prepare students for certification and career success in emergency medical services.
Certification Requirements: To become a certified Paramedic in Arkansas, 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas can work for ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, urgent care facilities, and industrial settings.
Associate degree program providing comprehensive training for those pursuing careers in pre-hospital care. Combines hybrid courses with clinical and field experiences, equipping students with advanced skills for professional life support outside hospital settings.
Comprehensive degree program in emergency medical sciences combining academic coursework with clinical practice and field internships.
A Community Paramedic program resulting in a Certificate of Proficiency (CP).
64-credit hour degree program comprising 26 general education credits and 38 certified Paramedic credits in three consecutive courses. Includes classroom, lab instruction, clinical field experience, and Clinical Capstone Internship. Requires prior EMT-Basic certification.
Prepares students for licensure as Paramedics with classroom and lab instruction combined with clinical field experience ending with a Clinical Capstone Internship. Requires prior EMT-Basic certification.
This program involves comprehensive classroom lecture, practical skills training, and real world clinical experiences in the pre-hospital and hospital environments. Graduates become Nationally Registered Paramedics eligible to apply for National Registry of Emergency Technician Paramedic certification testing and Arkansas state licensure.
A three-semester Paramedic program (August to August) resulting in a Technical Certification (TC) with an option to advance to earn an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree.
Prepares competent paramedics in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains to enter the profession. Coursework prepares students to challenge the national licensure exam (NREMT) and begin or continue careers in emergency medical services.
The Paramedic program is designed to provide students with knowledge of extensive pre-hospital care and skills including cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning. The program is currently in voluntary inactive status. Students who complete the program are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam for the Paramedic provider level.
The UAMCTM Paramedic Program is a nationally accredited program that prepares paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. The program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and clinical experience required to provide safe and effective prehospital care. The program integrates classroom, laboratory, and applied clinical practice following the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards. Successful graduates are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification examination and apply for licensure through the State of Arkansas.
In-house paramedic program for MEMS employees with at least 2 years of EMT experience. Students transition from field to classroom full-time while earning EMT salary. Partnership with University of Arkansas – Pulaski Tech provides free college-level education and pathway to associate degree.
A 60 credit-hour program that elevates entry-level EMTs to Paramedic classification. Graduates are qualified to sit for Arkansas State and National Registry Paramedic Exams. Requires current, valid, unencumbered AR EMT license.
An 18-month full-time program for currently certified Arkansas EMTs who wish to advance to the Paramedic level. Includes classroom and clinical settings. Upon graduation, students are eligible to challenge the National Registry of EMT-Paramedic's certifying exam.
A technical certificate track for the Paramedic program, designed for currently certified Arkansas EMTs. Includes classroom and clinical settings with an 18-month completion timeframe for full-time enrollment.
A 31 credit-hour certificate program for entry-level EMTs seeking paramedic certification. Requires current, valid, unencumbered AR EMT license.
The Paramedic (EMT-P) course builds on EMT skills and knowledge to develop advanced lifesaving abilities in emergency situations. Paramedics can administer cardiac life support, perform advanced airway procedures, administer medications, and establish venous access. The course combines both classroom and ambulance clinical hours.
Advanced degree program for individuals holding an Arkansas EMT license. Requires 24 hours of Core Curriculum coursework in addition to 36 hours of professional coursework. Graduates can later complete associate's degree requirements after earning certificate.
Advanced program for individuals holding an Arkansas EMT license. Requires 36 hours of professional coursework. Classes held on flexible schedule with two options each week. Clinical hours can be scheduled on nights, weekdays and weekends.
The Paramedic Science program builds upon existing certificate programs in Basic or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician to provide students with a career pathway in Emergency Medical Services. The program requires 43 credit hours and can be completed over the course of a year, providing students with advanced life support skills and credentials for gainful employment in the EMS sector.
12-month Technical Certificate in Paramedic (NRP) providing education and training to EMTs in advanced pre-hospital care. Combines hybrid courses (classroom and online), didactic, clinical and field experiences.
This program is designed to meet the educational and training needs of those individuals who wish to gain Arkansas Department of Health Licensure and National Registry of EMT's Certification as a Paramedic. The program provides a stackable degree path allowing graduates to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management.
Technical certificate option for students pursuing paramedic certification. Students must be currently licensed as an EMT or complete an EMT course within the last year prior to admission.
Provides training to an EMT that enables provision of more sophisticated care above the EMT life support level in the pre-hospital setting and in various other medical facility environments. Paramedics receive enhanced studies which enable them to carry out Advanced Life Support (ALS) procedures. Program is conducted through classroom, clinical, and on-line instruction.
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About Paramedic training in Arkansas.
The average cost for Paramedic training in Arkansas is approximately $5,405. Program tuition ranges from $5,405 to $5,405 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 Arkansas 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.