Paramedic Schools in Maryland
This article will provide you with a list of paramedic schools in Maryland where you can get admissions information, send applications, and graduate from in order to get a job as a working EMT Paramedic.
Do Note: This list now contains a collection of accredited and non-accredited paramedic programs.
Paramedic Schools in Maryland
Below, please click on a school to get admissions information on their healthcare programs:
Anne Arundel Community College – Arnold, MD
101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD – 21012
Baltimore City Community College
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215
Carroll Community College
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
1601 Washington Rd
Westminster, MD 21157
Cecil College – North East, MD
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
One Seahawk Drive
North East, MD 21901
Chesapeake College
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
216 South Washington St
Easton, MD 21601
College of Southern Maryland – La Plata, MD
8730 Mitchell Rd
PO Box 910
La Plata, MD – 20646
Community College of Baltimore County – Baltimore, MD
7201 Rossville Boulevard
HTEC 330
Baltimore, MD – 21237
Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
5370 Public Safety Place
Frederick, MD 21704
Garrett College – McHenry, MD
687 Mosser Road
McHenry, MD – 21541
Hagerstown Community College – Hagerstown, MD
11400 Robinwood Drive
Hagerstown, MD – 21742
Harford Community College
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
401 Thomas Run Road
Bel Air, MD 21015
Howard Community College – Columbia, MD
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD – 21045
Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue – Marriottsville, MD
2200 Scott Wheeler Drive
Marriottsville, MD – 21104
Montgomery County Fire Rescue Training Academy – Gaithersburg, MD
Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program
8751 Snouffer School Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Prince George’s Community College – Largo, MD
301 Largo Rd
Largo, MD – 20774
University of Maryland – Baltimore, MD
316 Sherman Hall
Baltimore, MD – 21250
Wor-Wic Community College – Salisbury, MD
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, MD – 21804
The accrediting organization for EMT Paramedic training education in the United States is the CoAEMSP (Committee on Accreditation of EMS Education Programs), which operates under the CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs). Beginning on January 1, 2013, graduation from an accredited paramedic program will be required for those seeking certification through the National Registry.
It’s important to know that the career of EMTs and paramedics is on the rise. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of EMTs and paramedics is expected to rise 23% from 2012 to 2022. That is much faster than the average for other career fields, and it should give EMS students peace of mind knowing that they are entering a career field that is on the rise, rather than on the decline.
Also, note that all EMTs and paramedics need to complete a postsecondary educational program, which essentially means that in order to work in EMS, you will need to complete a proper training and educational program following your graduation from high school (or GED equivalent).
As far as paramedic salary is concerned, the pay rate for EMTs and paramedics can vary quite a bit. This is mostly due to region, as someone working in Maryland is likely to may more money than a paramedic in the mid-west. Still, the median salary for EMTs and medics, according to the BLS, is $31,020.
Strong EMT and paramedic traits are essential to the job, as well. A lot of discussion goes into how much you can lift, or how educated or trained you are, but at the end of the day, patients want to feel like you understand their pain and concerns, and that you care about their well being. And if you work in EMS, you really and truly should care about people.
And here, click on a school listed below to be taken directly to the college or university’s official homepage:
Anne Arundel Community College – Arnold, MD
Associates in Emergency Care Consortia – Mount Airy, MD
Cecil College – North East, MD
Community College of Baltimore County – Essex Campus – Baltimore, MD
Garrett College – McHenry, MD
Hagerstown Community College – Hagerstown, MD
Howard Community College – Columbia, MD
Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue – Marriottsville, MD
Prince George’s Community College – Largo, MD
University of Maryland – Baltimore, MD
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