School of Health and Sciences - Paramedicine Program
Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
Certificate (CERT)
About the Program
Proper pre-hospital care can mean the difference between life and death in medical emergencies every day. Paramedic-level technicians bring emergency room capabilities directly to the scene of an incident. There are few jobs are as rewarding or as challenging as paramedicine - paramedics are part social worker, part rescue worker and part trauma specialist. If you want a physically demanding job and have the desire to care for people, a career in paramedicine might be right for you.
The paramedicine program at Santa Fe Community College offers a paramedic training program. Students who complete the program are prepared for the national and state licensure exams.
Career Opportunities:
Work for a:
- Hospital
- Fire department
- Ambulance service
- On-call emergency medical staff
Links:
For more information, please contact the Program Director, 505-428-1820, emsi@sfcc.edu.



