Overview
Paramedics are pre-hospital healthcare providers that care for the sick and injured in a variety of emergency settings. This program is designed to meet the NREMT and SC (DHEC) requirements for initial paramedic training and covers the curriculum and training necessary to sit for the national registry examination.
The paramedic is a healthcare assistant with incredibly important duties. To be successful in the field, the graduate must be a confident leader who can accept the challenge and high degree of responsibility entailed in the position. The paramedic must have excellent judgement and be able to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient, must be self-disciplined, able to develop patient rapport, interview hostile patients, maintain a safe distance, and recognize and utilize communication unique to diverse multicultural groups and ages within those groups. The paramedic must be able to function independently at an optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing.
Even though the paramedic is generally part of a two-person team working with a lower skill and knowledge level basic EMT, it is the paramedic who is held responsible for the safe and therapeutic administration of drugs, including narcotics. Therefore, the paramedic must not only be knowledgeable about medications but must be able to apply this knowledge in a practical sense. Knowledge and practical application of medications include thoroughly knowing and understanding the general properties of all types of drugs.
The paramedic must also be capable of providing advanced life support emergency medical services to patients and must be a person who must not only remain calm while working in difficult and stressful circumstances but must be capable of staying focused while assuming the leadership role inherent in carrying out the functions of the position. The paramedic must be able to provide top-quality care, concurrently handle high levels of stress, and be willing to take on the personal responsibility required of the position. This includes not only all legal ramifications for precise documentation but also the responsibility for using the knowledge and skills acquired in real, life-threatening emergency situations.
Self-confidence is critical, as is a desire to work with people; solid emotional stability; a tolerance for high stress; and the ability to meet the physical, intellectual, and cognitive requirements demanded by this position.
Physical Demands
Aptitudes required for work of this nature are good physical stamina, endurance, and body condition that would not be adversely affected by frequently having to walk, stand, lift, carry, and balance at times, in excess of 125 pounds. Motor coordination because over uneven terrain, the patients, the paramedics, and other workers’ well-being must not be jeopardized.
How to Enroll
To pursue this degree, you must apply to MTC using our online application.
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
Full Time
| Semester | Course ID | Course Title | Classroom | Online | Hybrid | Virtual | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 (11 Credit Hours) |
COL-106 |
Skills for College Success Skills for College Success ID: COL-106 Credit Hours: 1 This course is designed to enhance the skills of entering freshmen to facilitate their ability to succeed in the college environment. The course topics include student/instructor expectations, time management, library/computer orientation, listening/note-taking, studying for success, learning styles/personality types, and diversity and differences on campus. |
• | • | 1 | ||
| BIO-112 |
Basic Anatomy and Physiology Basic Anatomy and Physiology ID: BIO-112 Credit Hours: 4 This course is a basic integrated study of the structure and function of the human body. |
• | • | • | 4 | ||
| MAT-155 |
Contemporary Mathematics Contemporary Mathematics ID: MAT-155 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes techniques and applications of the following topics: elementary number theory; algebra; geometry; measurement; graph sketching and interpretations; and descriptive statistics. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| ENG-160 |
Technical Communications Technical Communications ID: ENG-160 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of various technical communications such as definitions, processes, instructions, descriptions, and technical reports. |
• | • | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 2 (3 Credit Hours) |
PSY-201 |
General Psychology General Psychology ID: PSY-201 Credit Hours: 3 This course includes the following topics and concepts in the science of behavior: scientific method, biological bases for behavior, perception, motivation, learning memory, development, personality, abnormal behavior, therapeutic techniques, and social psychology. |
• | • | • | • | 3 |
| Semester 3 (3 Credit Hours) |
PHI-115 |
Contemporary Moral Issues Contemporary Moral Issues ID: PHI-115 Credit Hours: 3 This course examines moral issues in contemporary society, including basic principles and applications of ethics. |
• | • | • | 3 | |
| Semester 4 (3 Credit Hours) |
PSC-215 |
State and Local Government State and Local Government ID: PSC-215 Credit Hours: 3 This course is a study of state, county, and municipal government systems, including interrelationships between these systems and within the federal government. The impact of current events on the national government and institutions is emphasized. |
• | • | 3 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 20 | ||||||
| Estimated Cost Financial Aid |
$3,560.00 Not including fees and equipment |
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