Paramedicine
Major: 5513
Award Type: CCL
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Paramedicine program is designed to provide advanced techniques of emergency care, stabilization, and immobilization of victims of illness and injury. The techniques of emergency care include but are not limited to assessment, detailed physical examination, recognition and documentation of signs and symptoms of illness and injury, critical thinking and diagnosis intervention, and the evaluation of the interventions. The techniques of assessment include but are not limited to electrocardiograph rhythm identification, administration of oxygen, defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, and advanced airway techniques. The techniques for immobilization of the victim include but are not limited to the use of specific immobilization devices, peripheral intraosseous and central intravenous techniques, and preparation and care during transportation.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses required within the program.
EMT/FSC104 requires students to complete additional hours in a competency-based clinical, vehicular, and/or scenario based experience. Depending on the college, this may be completed through EMT/FSC104AB or program director-approved rotation.
Minimum tenth grade level reading proficiency as demonstrated by appropriate Reading placement exam. Students may be required to complete a program entrance exam prior to starting Advanced level courses OR have Permission of Program Director.