Paramedic (Anticipated Fall 2026)

The purpose of the technical standards is to inform students choosing to enter into an EMS program of the basic minimal technical standard requirements that must be met to complete all coursework, objectives and student outcomes. The listed standards encompass what is minimally required to perform necessary tasks. This list is not exhaustive and can be modified as the college deems necessary. Students enrolled in an Emergency Medical Systems program at MCCC must provide safe and effective care. These technical standards apply to any student enrolling in any of the EMS programs. The student must demonstrate sufficient cognitive, professional, motor (physical), sensory and other abilities, with or without accommodation, to meet program technical standards. Technical standard requirements are listed below.

• Critical Thinking and Cognitive Competencies: Student must have sufficient critical thinking, problem solving and cognitive skills to:
  • Calculate, reason, analyze and synthesize data in a timely manner.
  • Problem solve and make decisions in a timely manner.
  • Apply knowledge, skills and experience to determine best/safe practice.
• Professionalism: Student must demonstrate the ability to:
  • Adapt to changing situations and emergency conditions while maintaining emotional control.
  • When effectively under stress, utilize healthy stress management techniques.
  • Use appropriate impulse control and professional level of maturity.
  • Use ethical behavior, cross-cultural competency, moral reasoning and a commitment to an environment of mutual respect, trust, integrity and reliability in interactions with patients, patient representatives, students, faculty, staff, members of the public and other healthcare professionals.
  • Accept responsibility for own actions and accept constructive feedback.
  • Function independently at optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing.
• Communication: Student must be able to:
  • Communicate, read, write, interpret, comprehend and legibly document as needed.
  • Extensively use verbal skills and reasoning skills.
  • Listen and respond to others in a nonjudgmental, respectful manner.
  • Observe and recognize non-verbal behavior.
  • Demonstrate emotional stability.
• Physical Skills, Motor Skills and Mobility: Students must have the ability to:
  • Apply knowledge and experience through demonstrating competency, quality and productivity standards in job responsibilities as outlined in the course competencies and program outcomes.
  • Handle and carry supplies and equipment at varying weights.
  • Demonstrate stamina sufficient to maintain physical activity for a period of a typical shift.
• Sensory and Tactile Senses: Students must:​
  • Have sufficient auditory ability, visual ability, sense of smell and tactile ability.
  • Demonstrate ability to tolerate heat, humidity and extreme cold during personal care activities.
  • Monitor and assess the needs of the patient and health care team.
  • Have vision sufficient for observation and assessment necessary for patient care.
  • Demonstrate ability to tolerate exposure to odors and common allergens.
• Safety: Students must be able to:​
  • Respond appropriately to threatening or emergency situations.
  • Adhere to safety guidelines and regulations in a variety of settings.
  • Apply knowledge and skills necessary to provide a safe environment for themselves and the community.

The provision of emergency medical services poses inherent occupational risks for EMS responders. These risks arise from the nature of the job, which often involves responding to unpredictable and high-stress situations. The risks include the following:

• Violence/assaults
• Verbal threats/aggression
• Motor vehicle crashes
• Infectious diseases
• Lifting injuries
• Sprains and strains
• Psychological trauma
• Hazardous chemical exposure
• Hyper/hypothermia

2024-2025 Emergency Medical Technician Program Student Achievement Data

Retention rate: 83%

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT Certification Exam first-attempt pass rate: 75%

Placement rate: 100%