Emergency Medical Services

About the Program

The Century College Emergency Medical Service (EMS) program began in 1972 with Minnesota’s first state-approved EMT program, and the following year, we offered one of the region’s first paramedic program. Today, we continue to be a leader in EMS and public safety education in the area. Students will:

• Perform in a critical role as a health care provider during challenging situations
• Experience the thrill of saving lives in high-tech simulations and real-world emergency situations
• Perform detailed medical and trauma patient assessments using advanced medical and diagnostic equipment
• Work alongside professionals in clinical experiences including ambulance ride-along, emergency rooms, and hospitals

Click on the program below to learn more and apply:

• Emergency Medical Technician
• Paramedic Fire Science
• Paramedic

Program Highlights

• Faculty are well-credentialed, experienced experts in the field of EMS and are all currently working in the field. Review full-time faculty bios.
• State-of-the-art skills lab including 2 full-scale ambulance simulators, a motor vehicle simulator, a wide range of manikins including Sim-Man™, Sim-Baby™, Mega-code Kid™, and industry-current equipment;
• Medical direction is provided by Charles Lick, MD, Kacia Engel, MD, and Joey Duren, MD;
• Partnerships with 916 and OEC allow a smooth transition from High School to College;
• Interdisciplinary opportunities with Century’s Public Safety, Criminal Justice, and Law Enforcement career programs;
• Articulation agreements with area four-year institutions, including Bethel University, St. Mary’s University, and Metropolitan State University.
• Clinical placement at the metro’s high-acuity healthcare organization.

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Cost & Financial Aid

As a two-year public community and technical college, Century College receives funding from the State of Minnesota, keeping tuition rates significantly lower than private colleges and universities. With affordable tuition rates and financial aid and scholarship opportunities, our students avoid student loan debt.

Financial Aid

Century College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and our programs qualify for financial aid including grants, loans, and college work-study. Eligibility for financial aid is determined annually based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Century College’s Federal School Code is 010546.

Scholarship Opportunities

Each year, the Century College Foundation awards more than $300,000 in scholarships to Century College students involved in several areas of study. Students are encouraged to create an account and apply for scholarships online.

Accreditation

Since 1987, the Century College Paramedic program has been 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
9355 - 113th Street North
Suite 7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992

Transfer

• Transfer Information
  Advanced planning is critical when you transfer.
• Transfer Planning - Articulation Agreements
  These agreements help students transfer to four-year institutions.

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