Program Description

The Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedic program will cover the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic within an EMS system, applying the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to assess and manage patients with emergency medical needs. The student will learn how to maintain a patient’s airway, oxygenate and ventilate a patient, be able to take a proper history, and perform a comprehensive physical exam. Students will be able to properly administer medications and communicate effectively with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, and other allied health personnel. Students will also be able to integrate pathophysiology principles, assessment findings, and critical thinking skills to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for trauma and medical patients of all ages. Graduates will be eligible to write the EMT-Paramedic licensure exam administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.

To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to:

1. Summarize the role of emergency medical services personnel in the health care system.

2. Manage patients accurately in chronic and acute settings.

3. Integrate ethical and legal concepts in all actions when serving the needs of diverse patient populations.

4. Intervene with basic and advanced life support techniques in a variety of emergency situations.

5. Express leadership as a paramedic in all interactions with patients in emergency settings.

Special Admission Requirements

To be admitted to this program, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Have a valid CPR certification
• Meet the state requirements for a completed criminal background and credit check
• Provide verification of required immunizations
• Meet the Essential Functions of an Emergency Medical Services Provider

Program Content

A minimum of 47.00 semester credit hours is required for graduation.