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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 Mississippi, aspiring Paramedics can choose from 13 accredited training programs designed to prepare students for certification and career success in emergency medical services.
Certification Requirements: To become a certified Paramedic in Mississippi, 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi can work for ambulance services, fire departments, hospitals, urgent care facilities, and industrial settings.
A program designed for experienced paramedics that prepares them for a career in critical care transport. The required courses are offered in a two-semester format on the Ridgeland Campus. Successful completion leads to an AAS degree.
Associate of Applied Science degree program in paramedic training for students with valid EMT-Basic state certification and completed Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II.
Postsecondary paramedic training program for students with valid EMT-Basic state certification and completed Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II. Sanctioned by Mississippi State Board of Health-Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.
A year-long intensive didactic program for paramedics with minimum 3 years experience. Includes training in chest tubes, arterial lines, advanced pharmacology, and ventilator management. Graduates must obtain an associate's degree and certification through the Mississippi Department of Health and Board for Critical Care Transport Paramedic Certification (BCCTPC).
Associate of Applied Science degree program in Emergency Medical Sciences-Paramedic (54 hours for AAS degree).
An advanced life support training program that prepares students for a career in emergency medicine as a paramedic. Students can earn an Associate of Applied Science degree or a certificate that takes approximately one year to complete. Upon completion and passing the National Registry, students are certified to practice pre-hospital medicine with an ambulance service.
A four-semester program designed to prepare students to work as skilled paramedics and provide sophisticated, advanced pre-hospital life support. Requires a minimum of 1,500 hours of classroom instruction, clinical, and field internship.
A 12-month program that prepares paramedics to provide direct patient care covering a broad range of injuries and illness. The program includes classroom and laboratory instruction along with clinical rotations. Students attend class three times a week for 5 hours each class meeting.
Students may continue from the AEMT program to become Paramedics. Paramedic students successfully completing the program are eligible to write the National Registry Examination for Paramedic. The paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients.
A rigorous and dynamic training experience designed to prepare advanced-level emergency medical providers to deliver critical pre-hospital care. The curriculum integrates classroom education, high-fidelity simulation labs, and extensive clinical and field internships with hospital and EMS partners.
A program that meets the education requirements for a Paramedic Certification in MS and qualifies graduates to take the National Paramedic Certification testing and recognition by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Students must complete Anatomy and Physiology I and II, the EMT course, and all paramedic courses. Graduates can also receive the AAS degree by completing additional academic courses.
Four-semester paramedic program preparing entry-level paramedics in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains with exit points at AEMT and EMT levels. Requires valid EMT-Basic certification and Anatomy and Physiology I with lab. Includes 600+ hours of didactic instruction plus clinical and field internship.
An 11-month program plus general education core for AAS degrees. Students complete all EMS course work with a grade of C or higher and successful completion of the certificate program (44 hours). Training emphasizes anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, patient assessment, medical procedures, and scenario-based simulation. Includes comprehensive classroom instruction, laboratory experience, clinical internships in hospital emergency departments and various medical units, and field internships with ambulance and rescue services.
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About Paramedic training in Mississippi.
The average cost for Paramedic training in Mississippi is approximately $3,200. Program tuition ranges from $3,200 to $3,200 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 Mississippi 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.