Train to become an EMT or paramedic
Do you thrive under pressure, care deeply for others and enjoy problem-solving? CCBC's Emergency Medical Services Technology (EMST) department offers accredited programs that can lead you to a fast-paced and rewarding career. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics are the first on the scene, delivering critical care in the moments that matter most.
At CCBC, you’ll gain hands-on training, learn from expert faculty, and follow a curriculum designed to keep pace with the field — whether you're just starting out or advancing your career.
CCBC offers a one-semester EMT class that includes 200 hours of training, teaches basic life support techniques, and gives you the opportunity to earn your EMT license. This training is required to apply for the Emergency Medical Technology degree or certificate.
Once you’ve earned your EMT license (or equivalent), you can apply for the associate degree or certificate program which lasts about 16 months, includes 1,500 hours of training and will prepare you for licensure as a paramedic. This builds on the essential skills learned in EMT training and will teach you how to provide advanced life support to patients.
Make a difference when every second counts. Graduates can work in 911 services, private ambulance services and a variety of healthcare or emergency response settings—with plenty of room for advancement.
In just 16 months, degree-seeking students complete 1,500 hours of classroom, lab, clinical and field experience. You’ll gain real-world skills to succeed on day one.
Train using the same advanced tools professionals rely on, including our ambulance simulator, LP-15 EKG monitor, ventilators, IV pumps and more.
Live or volunteer in Baltimore County? You may qualify for a Fire Rescue Academy scholarship to help fund your education.
The Community College of Baltimore County Emergency Medical Services - 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).
Our mission is to prepare paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
727.210.2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
214.703.8445
www.coaemsp.org
CCBC paramedic students show success in several key areas. Take a look at exam pass rates, job placement rates and program retention rates from 2021-2023.
Working as a paramedic is a challenging but highly rewarding career. To help you prepare, review the technical and physical requirements needed for success in this field. Upon completing the program, students are eligible to apply for licensure through the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS).
Want to advance your career? EMTs, paramedics and military personnel can join CCBC’s dedicated A.S. Nursing cohort—competing only with peers from similar backgrounds and choosing from day, blended, or evening/weekend formats.
Ready to get started? So are we! Find admission requirements on our SHP Admissions page or download the PDF packet.
Program Director, Emergency Medical Services Technology