The Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center offers training in  Emergency Medical Services, specific offerings include an Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) course and a Paramedic course.   To enroll in the Paramedic course, students must first complete the EMT-B course.   The 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 Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Upon completing this program, students will be eligible to sit for the National Registry Certification Exam for EMT-Basic. Students must be at least 18 years of age before taking the exam.

Become a Nationally Registered EMT!

• Must be 18 years old at the time you test for your certification.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Health physical and current immunizations.

• Students must first register to take the TEAS exam with the assessment office.

• Obtain the required score of 50% on the TEAS exam.

• Submit a completed EMS application.

• Complete and pass a background check.

Currently Accepting Applications for the Spring 2024 Class.

Scheduled classes begin January 9, 2024. Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

Paramedic Outcome Results

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727-210-2350, Skype: 727-210-2350

According to CAAHEP Policy 302 and CoAEMSP Policy I.13.b. and d., in at least one of its comprehensive publications customarily used to officially convey institutional information, the Program must state the following including the contact information for CAAHEP and CoAEMSP as shown below:

The Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center's EMS 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 Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs:
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org