The Paramedic Certificate program prepares students to render pre-hospital emergency care as an ambulance, fire department, search and rescue, and volunteer ambulance personnel. This program trains students to perform a variety of medical services including recognition of and management of patients with heart disease; immediate care to persons with auto accident injuries, burns, poisoning, and alcohol and drug overdose; assistance with emergency childbirth, acute psychiatric disorders, and various other medical emergencies. This program meets or exceeds all National EMS Paramedic Education Curriculum requirements.
Students who wish to participate in the Paramedic Certificate program must be 18 years of age or older and be a currently-certified EMT. In addition, they must have a current CPR-BLS for ‘Healthcare Provider’ or equivalent credential. Students in the paramedic program must maintain their EMT certification throughout the paramedic program.
For more information regarding the Paramedic Certificate, see the Emergency Medical Services webpage.
Requirements for Graduation
NO D or F grades in any program required courses and completion of all field of study courses with a ‘B’ or better.
Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a ‘C’ average or greater. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution.
Program Student Learning Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
1. Students will demonstrate consistent honesty, be able to be trusted with property and confidential information, complete and accurately document patient care and learning activities (1, 2, 4, 5, 6)
2. Students will demonstrate compassion toward others, responding appropriately to emotional responses, and demonstrate respect to others, being supportive and reassuring. (1, 2, 4)
3. Students will demonstrate self-confidence and self-motivation while performing skills at an entry level capacity. (1, 2, 3, 4)
4. Students will operate within the paramedic scope of practice, demonstrating patient advocacy, careful delivery of service, and professional appearance. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
5. Students will communicate utilizing communication and interpersonal relationship skills with patients and other members of the health care team. (1, 2, 4)
6. Students will manage the use of time and other resources to complete tasks and attain goals. (2, 5, 6)
7. Students will demonstrate, at all times, a safe, efficient environment that promotes teamwork to complete tasks. (2, 3, 4, 6)
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