Emergency Medical Services
Does the idea of helping people in life-threatening situations appeal to you? Do you thrive in a high-stakes, high-emotion environment? Then you may be a good fit for a career in the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). EMS certification will qualify you to work for an ambulance service or in an emergency department of a hospital or clinic. Lifeguards, ski patrol and firefighters also frequently require EMS certification. OCC Career Advantage offers an EMS certificate program that prepares you to take the national EMS certification exam for EMT Basic certification in any California county. If you see yourself as a member of a life-saving team, read on to learn more about our program.
A sampling of courses for these careers
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services Clinical Internship
Medical Terminology
Anatomy-Physiology
Interpersonal Communication
Emergency Medical Services Lab
Did you know?
Employment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Program Details
Complete our certificate of specialization program, and you’ll be well-prepared to enter a career in emergency medical services.
In less than 2 years
you can earn:
Certificate of Achievement
Build on your certificate
of achievement with a:
Certificate of Specialization
Or earn your
associate degree
in under 4 years
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Did you know?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, people who have a certificate as
their highest level of education earned, on average, 20 percent more than
those whose highest education level is a high school diploma.
Our Team

Christina Anchondo,
M.S.
CTE Outreach Specialist

Katie Ottoson, M.S.
Counselor, CTE and
Career Services

Caryn Plum
Counselor, Allied
Health Careers