Emergency Medical Technology-Paramedic Certificate/Area of Specialization (3254)
Paramedic emergency medical technicians work under the direction of a physician to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies of acutely ill or injured patients in prehospital care settings. Their goal is to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury. Paramedics possess basic skills in opening up airways, restoring breathing, controlling bleeding, treating for shock, and administering oxygen. In addition, paramedics may administer drugs, interpret electrocardiograms, perform endotracheal intubation, and use other complex equipment.
Courses
- BIOL 2210 — Anatomy and Physiology I (OT36) 4 Credits
- BIOL 2220 — Anatomy and Physiology II (OT36) 4 Credits
- EMTS 2011 — Paramedic Beginner 13 Credits
- EMTS 2021 — Paramedic Intermediate A 5 Credits
- EMTS 2031 — Paramedic Intermediate B 5 Credits
- EMTS 2041 — Paramedic Clinical and Capstone 5 Credits
- HLTH 1238 — Structure, Function, Disease, and Therapeutics of the Human Body 4 Credits