NW-SCC to offer new Direct to Paramedic program this fall

MUSCLE SHOALS– Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will offer a new pilot program known as Direct to Paramedic beginning with the 2015 fall semester.

The new program, offered by the State, will allow students to bypass Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced EMT classes. Students entering the Direct to Paramedic program should have all general education requirements for their associate in the EMS degree plan.

If you are interested or would like more information about the new pilot program, please contact the NW-SCC EMS Program at 256.331.5436.

MEDIA RELEASE/Northwest-Shoals Community College/Trent Randolph, Public Information Officer