San Juan College
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program at San Juan College prepares you for a career in prehospital emergency medicine. We offer four certificate programs that equip you for four levels of service:
Emergency Medical Responder Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Paramedic Certificate
You can complete each EMS certificate in one calendar year or less. Gain basic skills, earn an emergency medical technician (EMT) certificate, or pursue paramedic training. Each EMS program features lectures and practical training that build your knowledge and skills. Start your journey to becoming an emergency medical service worker at SJC.
Why Enter an EMS Training Program?
As an EMS professional, you’ll be on the front lines of emergency medical care as you respond to various health situations and provide critical care. It’s a challenging and rewarding field that can give you a sense of purpose and fulfillment.
Start your career by completing an EMS Certificate. Learn from experienced professionals and practice your skills in real-world scenarios, or get the additional training and experience you need to take on higher positions and more responsibilities.
Why Earn an EMS Certificate at San Juan College?
Four Certificate Options
SJC offers multiple EMS certificates that introduce you to the field and lead all the way to preparation to become a paramedic. You’ll get to see if a job as an EMT is right for you or get the training you need to advance in your career. Get specifics about each certificate option in the “What You’ll Learn in Each EMS Program” section below.
Quality Education
All levels of EMS education at San Juan College meet or exceed New Mexico EMS Curriculum Standards, National Registry Standard Curriculum, and National EMS Education Standards. As a graduate, you will qualify to take the National Registry of EMT examination.
Practice Using State-of-the-Art Equipment
SJC’s hands-on learning environment will help you develop essential critical thinking and teamwork skills. Learn with the latest equipment to help you improve patient safety and health:
An advanced simulation laboratory
High-fidelity mannequins and live patient simulations
The latest cardiac monitors for cardiology and EKG training
The latest ultrasound devices that assist in patient diagnoses
Learn and Work with the Best
Our EMS program is proud to have a working partnership with San Juan Regional Medical Center (SJRMC). Their EMS Department is the best in the state, the only one in New Mexico that received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline® EMS Gold Award in 2022.
As an SJC EMS student, you’ll complete clinical shifts and internships at SJRMC and learn from some of the best professionals in the field as they respond to emergencies and join them in caring for patients.
You’ll also gain real-world experience at other medical facilities, such as:
Cardiology labs
Emergency rooms
EMS agencies
Nursing homes
Psychiatric units
Affordable Option
Because of SJC’s low tuition rates, our EMS Certificates are a great investment for you. Get the training you need to start a new career or advance in your field. You may also qualify to get your certificate tuition-free through the NM Opportunity and Lottery Scholarships.