Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Technology (AAS-EMT): Lunching in January 2027

Programme Overview

When emergencies strike, every second counts. The AAS in Emergency Medical Technology transforms students into frontline healthcare professionals. This rigorous programme trains students in advanced pre-hospital care, crisis management, trauma life support, and rapid medical decision-making during the critical “golden hour” of an emergency. This programme is designed for paramedic-level career paths. It prepares students for pre-hospital environments, advanced airway support, cardiac emergencies, trauma medicine, and ambulance field team leadership.

Importance and Benefits

• The First Line of Defense: EMTs and Paramedics are the bridge between a crisis and survival, making this one of the most critical roles in society.
• Unmatched Versatility: Skills learned here are transferable to fire departments, ambulance services, tactical rescue teams, and emergency rooms.
• High Professional Pride: There is no greater professional satisfaction than arriving on a scene and bringing order to chaos.

Why Study at SPACS College?

Students will complete hands-on clinical experience in high-volume, reputable affiliated emergency departments and ambulance fleets. With SPACS’s commitment to internal employment opportunities, students’ transition from student to paid, practising first responder is streamlined and supported.

The Excitement of Learning

Prepare for high-energy learning. Look forward to immersive emergency simulations, rapid-fire critical-thinking drills, and the thrill of riding along on real-world emergency calls where quick reflexes and sharp decision-making make the ultimate difference.

Admission Requirements

SPACS accepts Jamaican and foreign nationals. Applicants must demonstrate the character, readiness, and commitment to successfully complete the academic programme.

Standard Matriculation Requirements

To be eligible for admission to SPACS core health and science programs, applicants must possess a minimum of five (5) subjects at the CSEC (Grades 1–3 Grade 3 accepted for examinations sat after 1998), GCE (Grades A–C), or an equivalent local or international qualifications level.

Required Core Subjects:

• English Language
• Mathematics
• Biology
• Chemistry

• One Elective From: Social Studies, Human and Social Biology, or Integrated Science.

Alternative Entry Pathway (General Applied Science — GAS)

• Pass the online entrance exam (required if the applicant is missing or don’t have any of the subjects). The entrance exam is free.
• Applicants who possess CSEC English Language (Grade 1–3) but lack the required science subjects (Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry) may register for the in-house General Applied Science (GAS) programme as an alternative entry pathway.
• Successful completion of GAS subjects (Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry) satisfies entry requirements.

Application Steps

International Certification

Graduates are prepared for professional certification through world-renowned bodies in the United States, giving you a competitive edge both locally and internationally

Program Quick Facts

• Program Code: EMT 004
• Credential: Associate of Applied Science
• Start Dates: January, May, and September.
• Duration: 2 Years (6 Semesters total) or 24 months.
• Internship: 5-6 months.
• Cost: $320,000 (Associate Degree).

• Delivery Mode: Online theoretical lectures + intensive face-to-face practical laboratory sessions at the end of each semester + supervised clinical internship.
• Core Competencies: Five mandatory competencies integrated into every programme
• Location: 5 James Avenue, Ocho Rios, St. Ann. (mainly for practical sessions)

How to Apply

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1. Online: Visit www.spacscollege.com and apply under the Admissions tab.
2. Application Fee: $3,000.
3. Resources: Download Course Outline Here https://www.spacscollege.com/download/spacs-departmental-programme-courses-semesters-schedules-2024/ | Download Application Forms Here https://my.spacscollege.com/online_admission