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Edison State College EMT Program Recognized in Top 80 Nationally

Sep 13, 2013

Edison State College’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program was recognized as one of the top 80 institutions with the highest return on investment (ROI) for graduates according to Fire Science online at www.firescience.org and ChipleyBugle.com. Edison State College ranked 47th, and 20 colleges of the top 80 were Florida colleges.

“Students in our program are receiving the best possible education because of the sophisticated class and simulation projects, and the partnerships we have with surrounding organizations that work with First Responders,” said Joseph Washburn, EMT-P, RN, MAA, Director of Emergency Services Programs at Edison State College.    

The Emergency Medical Services Technology Program at Edison State is designed to prepare students to become competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and/or Paramedics. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in conjunction with the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

The Fire Science Online wanted students to understand which schools offered excellent programs at affordable rates, and created a list of the top 80 in the U.S. More than 1,100 colleges and institutions offered EMT programs, and to calculate the programs with high ROI’s, Fire Science Online reviewed national salary, tuition, enrollment and accreditation data. Additionally, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of paramedics and EMTs is projected to grow by 33% between 2010 and 2020. To learn more about Fire Science Online, and review additional data on the EMT rankings, visit www.firescience.org.

“People’s lives depend on the quality of care provided by EMTs and paramedics,” said FCS Chancellor Randy Hanna. “I commend our colleges for providing the job training needed to ensure the needs of our state are met while helping graduates achieve significant return on their investments.”

For more information about Edison’s Emergency Technician Programs, or related degrees and certificates, visit www.edison.edu/sohp/programs or call (239) 489-9392 ext. 1392. For more information on graduation rates, employment statistics and earnings data for Florida college programs, visit http://smart-college-choices.com.

Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, Edison State College is Southwest Florida’s largest, most accessible and ranked nationally as one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Serving more than 24,000 students per year regionally, nationally, and internationally, students are also active in a wide variety of clubs and programs that cater to their interests. Nationally, Edison State is ranked 45th among associate degree producers and 26th for its prestigious associate producing Nursing program.

Last Updated: September 13, 2013