EMS Education & Careers

We Are EMS

Where Can EMS Take You?

At the Mississippi Center for Advancement of Prehospital Medicine, we believe that quality education is the foundation of an effective emergency medical services (EMS) workforce. Our mission is to enhance EMS education, fostering skilled professionals who are equipped to handle the complexities of prehospital care with confidence and expertise.

Are you looking for a career that makes a difference in people’s lives every single day? EMS professionals are the backbone of emergency healthcare, providing critical care and life-saving interventions when every second counts. In Mississippi, the path to becoming an EMS professional offers exciting opportunities, from entry-level positions to advanced specialties.

The Path to Becoming an EMS Professional Mississippi’s EMS system is structured to help you grow as a professional while serving your community. Explore the different levels of EMS certification and find your calling:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

EMTs are the first responders who provide essential care at the scene of an emergency and during transport to a medical facility. This entry-level certification opens the door to a rewarding career in EMS.

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT)

AEMTs build on the skills of EMTs, with advanced training in administering medications, intravenous therapy, and more. This level allows you to handle more complex medical emergencies.

Paramedic

As a Paramedic, you’ll be at the forefront of pre-hospital care, equipped with advanced skills in cardiac monitoring, intubation, and administering a wide range of medications. Paramedics are leaders in the field and are vital to patient survival in critical situations.

Critical Care Paramedic

Critical Care Paramedics are the elite of EMS. With specialized training in handling the most critical patients, including those in air or ground transport to advanced care facilities, you’ll operate at the highest level of emergency care.

Career Opportunities in EMS

EMS is more than a job—it’s a career with limitless possibilities. From working on an ambulance to serving as part of an air medical transport team, EMS can take you places you never imagined. Here are just a few of the career paths available to EMS professionals in Mississippi:

Ambulance Services: Work with private or public EMS services to provide emergency transport and care.
Fire Departments: Combine EMS and firefighting to serve your community in multiple ways.
Hospital-Based EMS: Partner with medical facilities for critical patient transport and inter-facility transfers.
Air Medical Services: Take to the skies as part of a flight crew transporting patients to specialized care.
Community Paramedicine: Deliver healthcare beyond the emergency setting by addressing chronic health needs and preventative care.
Emergency Management: Play a key role in disaster response and preparedness.
Education and Leadership: Share your expertise by becoming an EMS instructor, supervisor, or director.

Why Choose EMS?

Make a Difference: Your skills and compassion can save lives and bring comfort to those in crisis.
Flexible Career Growth: Start as an EMT and grow into advanced roles with additional training and experience.
Be Part of a Family: The EMS community is tight-knit, offering camaraderie and support.

Join us and say, “I Am EMS.” Let us show you “Where Can EMS Take You.”