EMT/Fire Science

Emergency Medical Technician – Certificate of Proficiency

This Certificate prepares you for an entry-level position as an emergency medical technician at the basic level. Emphasis is on preparation to perform pre-hospital emergency services as specified by Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency
Medical Services.

Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic – Certificate of Proficiency

This program prepares you for employment as a paramedic who is qualified to give emergency care to patients. The Eastern Arizona College Paramedic Training Program follows the guidelines set forth by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP, www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on
Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
(CoAEMSP). After successfully completing the certificate, you are eligible to take the required
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examinations at the Paramedic level. Entry into the paramedic program requires prior admission.

Fire Science – Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Fire Science Associate of Applied Science degree is intended for students who either plan to enter employment or who are currently working in fire services or related fields and want to upgrade their knowledge and skills. The degree provides individuals wishing to become professional firefighters with the skills necessary for a fire service career and existing firefighters with the opportunity for career advancement.

Fire Science – Level I – Certificate of Proficiency

The Fire Science – Level I Certificate program, in cooperation with the Arizona Fire Marshall’s
Office, prepares students for service as firefighters in rural settings. This certification emphasizes professional firefighting skills corresponding to the everyday demands of the profession. It is designed for both individuals already serving in the profession as firefighters and as a preparatory program for those who seek a career in firefighting.

Fire Science – Level II – Certificate of Proficiency

The Fire Science Level II Certificate program, in cooperation with the Arizona Fire Marshall’s
Office, prepares students for service as firefighters in rural settings. This certification emphasizes professional firefighting skills corresponding to the everyday demands of the profession. It is designed for both individuals already serving in the profession as firefighters and as a preparatory program for those who seek a career in firefighting. This certificate allows students the opportunity to participate in field training using current fire suppression technology.

Forms and Applications

Interested in additional information? See the following links for detailed information on the EAC Paramedic Program and the accompanying application.

Paramedic Training Program Application

Paramedic Program Information Packet

EMT 103 Proof of Prerequisites Form

EMT 161 Proof of Prerequisites Form

EMT 210 Proof of Prerequisites Form