Paramedics respond immediately to 911 emergency calls involving any type of accident, disaster or medical emergency. At the scene of the emergency, they quickly assess patients’ conditions and take action using recommended guidelines and procedures. You must have the ability to stay calm, identify and evaluate problems quickly, be physically fit, and communicate well.
The NPC Emergency Medical Technology Department provides outstanding pre-hospital care education. The current NPC program has been revised and updated based on the most recent standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and the National EMS Scope of Practice.
To prepare paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective behavior learning domains to enter the profession. Classes are taught by experienced and knowledgeable emergency health care professionals. You'll be learning the most up-to-date, best practices available in this challenging field. You will satisfy the paramedic certification requirements of both the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the Arizona Department of Health Services.
- For more information about this program, please contact an NPC Academic Advisor. Also, see the current NPC College Catalog and class schedule.
Once you become a paramedic, NPC offers continuing education courses to improve your knowledge and skills. The NPC EMS Department does not offer advanced placement, transfer for credit, or experiential learning.
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1001 W. Deuce of Clubs
Modular #3
Show Low,
AZ 85901
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(928) 532-6715.
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