Paramedicine | Central Georgia Technical College

The Paramedicine programs at CGTC prepare students to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. Graduates of the program, once certified by the state EMS office, are eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians practical and computer adaptive examinations.

Degree

Paramedicine Degree

Diploma

EMS Professions Diploma
Paramedicine Diploma

Certificates

Advanced EMT Technical Certificate
Emergency Medical Responder Technical Certificate (DAP & Dual Enrollment Only)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Technical Certificate
Prehospital EMS Operations Technical Certificate

Admissions Requirements

CGTC Admissions Requirements

Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Paramedicine Degree and Diploma Program:
Hold current certification and/or licensure as an: EMT I/85 (with successful completion of Georgia State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST) EMTI to AEMT update course); EMT I/99; or AEMT.

EMS Professions Diploma Program:
To complete the AEMT portion: Submit documentation of current certification and/or licensure as an: EMT or EMT-Basic (with successful completion of Georgia State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST) EMT-B to EMT update course); or proof of successful completion of EMSP 1110, EMSP 1120, EMSP 1130, EMSP 1140, EMSP 1150, and EMSP 1160.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Program:
Submit documentation of current certification and/or licensure as an: EMT or EMT-Basic (with successful completion of Georgia State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST) EMT-B to EMT update course); or proof of successful completion of EMSP 1110, EMSP 1120, EMSP 1130, EMSP 1140, EMSP 1150, AND EMSP 1160 and be eligible to sit for the NREMT EMT Exam.

Program Costs

Program Chair:
Richard Ellis, MSEDM, NRP
Email: rellis@centralgatech.edu
Phone: (478) 757-3592

^{The Paramedic program of Central Georgia Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs | (727)210-2350 | www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP: (214) 703-8445 | www.coaemsp.org [Last affirmed: 2020; Next review: 2026]}

Paramedic Program Outcomes 2024

^{The EMT and Paramedic Technology programs are approved by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS. [Last approval: 2026]}

Initial Education Program Designation Certification

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