Why Choose Barton’s EMS Programs?

• One of only eight accredited paramedic programs in Kansas
• Faculty and staff have over 100 years of combined EMS experience
• Barton has the largest EMS education service area of any community college in Kansas making education convenient and accessible
• The EMS Administration degree has online course opportunities
• The Emergency Medical Services Program offers coursework at all levels of pre-hospital emergency care
• Is structured around the current Department of Transportation curriculum and is nationally recognized
• Prepares you for National Registry Exam for all certification levels in Kansas
• Nationally accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Program for the EMS Professions - www.coaemsp.org/states/kansas.htm

Degree Options in EMS

Both degree options allow the student to pursue a four year degree through Barton’s 2+2 programs.

• Paramedic degree option focuses on training the student to become a competent, entry-level pre-hospital care provider at the Advanced Life Support (ALS) level
• EMS Administration degree provides training and education as it relates to the administrative side of EMS. Those completing the EMS Administration degree will have the basic knowledge necessary to function as an EMS administrator
• Certificate in EMT-Basic

In addition to degree options, the ESE department offers continuing education courses such as ACLS, PALS, PHTLS, and AMLS.

Occupational Outlook for Careers in EMS

• Employment of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics is expected to grow faster than the national average through 2014
• Upon completion of the program and receipt of certification, Paramedic students can pursue employment as an entry level Paramedic with EMS or Fire agencies as well as with private industry; college and professional sports teams; and hospitals
• EMS Administration degree allows students to pursue employment as an entry-level EMS administrator

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