Health Sciences

Paramedic Certificate

This program prepares students to apply biomedical, biophysical and psychosocial principles to the complex practice of the paramedic.  An EMT-Paramedic is trained to respond quickly to trauma and medical emergencies and give competent care in pre-hospital settings.  Paramedics perform medical emergency procedures in the absence of a physician.  They are responsible for stabilizing a person’s condition from the time they arrive on the scene and during transportation until the patient reaches a medical emergency facility.  Paramedics can work in a variety of settings including private ambulance and emergency medical services, hospitals, fire/rescue departments and industry.

In addition to the above responsibilities, the EMT-Paramedic has more advanced training to manage respiratory, cardiac and trauma emergencies.  This program prepares students to administer medications orally and intravenously, use manual defibrillators, interpret electrocardiograms, perform endotracheal intubations, use monitors and other complex equipment.

Graduates of the program are eligible to take the certification examination offered by the national Registry of EMTs and are eligible to receive other state and national credentials.

Special Requirements

In addition to the college’s admissions requirements and scores on the Compass or Asset tests and the admission requirements for the Health Sciences Department, including satisfactory HOBET scores, specific admission criteria to the EMT-Paramedic Program include the following:

• Interview

• Be 18-years-old

• Have a high school diploma or GED

• Be certified as an EMT-Basic or Intermediate or have successfully completed an accredited EMT-Intermediate Training Program

• Successful completion of BIO 112, OR Completion of BIO 210 and 211

• Have current CPR Certification

• Have a negative drug screen in accordance with the college’s requirements

• Have an acceptable criminal background check in accordance with the college’s requirements

• Complete a health physical and all required vaccinations in accordance with the college’s requirements

• Be able to attend all clinical experiences

• Attend program orientation prior to class starting date

Certificate:  Paramedic  (31 credit hours)