Anoka Technical College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program graduates are prepared to respond to emergency patient care and may work in diverse environments such as ambulance services, emergency rooms, urgent care facilities, treatment centers, corrections, rescue teams, airports, sports/entertainment centers; or as firefighters, law enforcement, paramedics, 911 dispatchers and more.
Anoka Tech's EMS program follows the National DOT curriculum and are approved by the State of Minnesota.
Hands-on training from industry experts
Start in an emergency patient care career with growth potential
Program offered in Anoka & Cambridge, Minn.
Potential Jobs:
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Firefighter
- First Responder
Salary Information:
Median Wage: $22.65 per hour
Top Earners: $28.27 per hour
Information provided is for Minnesota. See current data at mn.gov/deed.
About the Program
The Anoka Technical College Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program follows the National DOT curriculum and is approved by the State of Minnesota Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB).
Take a virtual tour and review the list below to get an idea of what it's like to be a student at Anoka Tech.
Students can choose to complete this program part-time. Part-time students will take longer to complete their program than students who follow the full-time sequence listed on the official program guide. Because every course may not be offered each semester, it is important for part-time students to reach out to their faculty advisors for help in planning their long-term, part-time course sequence.
If you need help picking out your first semester courses, reach out to your faculty advisor or enrollment services.
Faculty
Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710
Current Students
The Anoka Technical College EMS curriculum is designed to help prepare students to sit for the professional licensure exam for Minnesota. At this time, Anoka Technical College is unable to make a determination if the EMS program meets the licensing requirement for any state or US protectorate besides Minnesota. You will want to contact the licensing board in which state you intend to pursue licensure for their requirements, below we provide a link to a list of each states licensing board.
If you have further questions about licensure for the EMS program please feel free to reach out to Brad Wright and we will be happy to help you.
Minnesota Law requires that any person who provides services that involve direct contact with patients and/or residents at a health care facility licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health have a background study conducted by the state.
Students must earn a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher to be eligible for graduation from this program.
Start Dates:
Fall semester: August
Spring semester: January
Summer semester: May/June
Upcoming Events:
Important Dates:
Brad Wright
BWright@anokatech.edu
Enrollment Services
EnrollmentServices@anokatech.edu
763-576-7710
Take the Next Step
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