EMT & Paramedic

EMT students practicing on a dummy

Program Overview

The EMT & Paramedic program prepares you for work in the field of emergency medical services. Upon completion of the required coursework, you will be qualified to sit for the National Registry EMT or Paramedic Exams. Employment opportunities include ambulance services, clinics, hospital emergency departments, as well as in industrial settings.

EMT/Paramedic Application

Job Opportunities

After completing the semester long EMT course you will be prepared to take the national certificate examination for an EMT license and apply for an Arkansas state EMT license and go to work or continue advancing your education in the Emergency Medical Services field. 

After completing the Paramedic program, you will be prepared to take the national certification examination and apply for an Arkansas state license. 

Program Goals

  • Students with a background in the Emergency Medical Field seek a service-oriented healthcare profession.
  • An up-to-date curriculum will be offered that prepares students to enter the field of emergency health care.
  • Community of interest (field/clinical facilities and practitioners) will provide input, clinical/field resources and placement for graduates who demonstrate appropriate knowledge as well as skills.

Approved and Accredited

The National Park College EMS Education Program is approved by the Arkansas Department of Health to provide EMS education. National Park College's Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP).

Certificates and Degrees

Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services

The Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services is a 60 credit-hour program of study. View the degree plan below for a complete course listing.  The NPC Paramedic Program does not accept transfer paramedic credit, experiential learning credit, or advanced placement credit. All applicants must hold a current, valid, unencumbered AR EMT license.

Paramedic Technical Certificate (TC)

The Paramedic Technical Certificate is a 31 credit-hour program of study. The degree plan below provides a complete course listing. The NPC Paramedic Program does not accept transfer EMS credit, experiential learning credit, or advanced placement credit.  All applicants must hold a current, valid unencumbered AR EMT license.

Medical Technician Certificate of Proficiency (CP)

The Medical Technician Certificate of Proficiency is a 6 credit-hour program of study. The degree plan below provides a complete course listing.

Meetings

 

Program Outcomes

Paramedic Program Outcomes
Year 1st Time Pass Rate
National Data Registry
Cumulative Pass Rate
within 3 attempts 
Program Retention Job Placement as
paramedic

Cumulative Pass rate within 6 attempts*

 

2023** 50% 90% pending 90% Pending
2022 33% 40% 100% 53.3% 53%
2021 57% 71.4% 70% 85.7% 83%
2020 55% 66.7% 100% 90% 100%

*The data in this column is not validated by CoAEMSP

**2023 data will be validated by CoAEMSP spring 2025

EMT Program Outcomes
Year 1st Time Pass Rate
National Registry Data
Cumulative Pass Rate
within 3 attempts
Cumulative Pass Rate
within 6 attempts
Did not complete
within 2 years
2023 70% 85% pending pending
2022 58% 63% 63% pending
2021 44% 74% 74% 41%
2020 57% 70% 70% 0%
2019 80% 84% 85% 0%