Emergency Medical Services
Phone: (575) 234-9301
e-mail: dsuggs@cavern.nmsu.edu
Why Become an EMT
Pre-hospital emergency medical care is a challenging and exciting profession. People’s lives depend upon the quick reaction and competent care of emergency medical technicians and paramedics. Emergency medical services professionals are employed in a variety of emergency medical systems: fire departments, private ambulance services, hospital-based services. The demand for EMS professionals is growing.
Why Choose NMSU Carlsbad for EMS Training
NMSU Carlsbad instructors are experienced paramedic instructors who are active in their practices. Our program provides quality laboratory and clinical experiences with small class sizes small enough to allow personal attention. We offer a continuum of training: Students may choose to move through basic EMT training, progress to intermediate and then paramedic level.
Course Prerequisites
EMT-Basic: None
EMT-Intermediate
- Successful completion of EMT-Basic coursework
- EMT-Basic license in hand before admission or by end of the sixth week or EMT-Intermediate program
- Score of no less than 80 percent on departmental exams
EMT-Paramedic
Applicants will be judged according to the following criteria and submissions:
- Copy of current New Mexico state EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate license
- Written, oral and practical assessment exams at the EMT-Basic of EMT-Intermediate level, depending on current licensure
- Score on HOBET exam
- Completion of basic anatomy and physiology course (OEHO140, 153, 154; SP M271; or equivalent)
- Copy of current health care provider CPR card
- High school and/or college transcripts(s) and GPA
- Compass/ACT score in English and math
- Completed departmental application, including resume and letter of intent
- Letters of recommendation