Paramedic Certificate (CT.EMT 71477)

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Paramedics are trained in advanced medical care procedures allowing them to respond to emergencies and administer life-saving care. Paramedics treat, stabilize, and transport patients to facilities equipped with the appropriate level of care via ambulance. Career opportunities include working for emergency services agencies, hospitals, and fire departments. Opportunities to become a Paramedic instructor or field training officer are also available for those who pursue this field.

Certificate Requirements

Required Core Subject Areas

BIO 112 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology Credit Hours: 4 *
EMS 115 - International Trauma Life Support Credit Hours: 1 *
EMS 116 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Credit Hours: 1 *
EMS 117 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Credit Hours: 1 *
EMS 118 - Advanced Medical Life Support Credit Hours: 1 *
EMS 119 - Emergency Medical Services Operations Credit Hours: 2 *
EMS 150 - Introduction to Advanced Care Credit Hours: 5 *
EMS 223 - Paramedic Clinical I Credit Hours: 2 *
EMS 224 - Paramedic Clinical II Credit Hours: 2 *
EMS 230 - Advanced Emergency Medical Care I Credit Hours: 5 *
EMS 238 - Paramedic Ambulance Field Experience I Credit Hours: 3 *
EMS 240 - Advanced Emergency Medical Care II Credit Hours: 5 *
EMS 241 - Paramedic Clinical III Credit Hours: 2 *
EMS 248 - Paramedic Ambulance Field Experience II Credit Hours: 2 *
EMS 272 - Paramedic Capstone Credit Hours: 4 *

Completion Plan

First Semester - Spring

BIO 112 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology Credit Hours: 4 (recommended term: 1st 8-weeks)*
EMS 150 - Introduction to Advanced Care Credit Hours: 5 (recommended term: 16 weeks)*
EMS 223 - Paramedic Clinical I Credit Hours: 2 (recommended term: 2nd 8-weeks)*

Subtotal: 11 Credit Hours

Second Semester - Summer

EMS 116 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Credit Hours: 1 (recommended term: 10 weeks)*
EMS 118 - Advanced Medical Life Support Credit Hours: 1 (recommended term: 10 weeks)*
EMS 230 - Advanced Emergency Medical Care I Credit Hours: 5 (recommended term: 10 weeks)*
EMS 238 - Paramedic Ambulance Field Experience I Credit Hours: 3 (recommended term: 10 weeks)*

Subtotal: 10 Credit Hours

Third Semester - Fall

EMS 115 - International Trauma Life Support Credit Hours: 1 (recommended term: 1st 8-weeks)*
EMS 117 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Credit Hours: 1 (recommended term: 2nd 8-weeks)*
EMS 119 - Emergency Medical Services Operations Credit Hours: 2 (recommended term: 2nd 8-weeks)*
EMS 224 - Paramedic Clinical II Credit Hours: 2 (recommended term: 16 weeks)*
EMS 240 - Advanced Emergency Medical Care II Credit Hours: 5 (recommended term: 16 weeks)*

Subtotal: 11 Credit Hours

Fourth Semester - Spring

EMS 241 - Paramedic Clinical III Credit Hours: 2 (recommended term: 1st 8-weeks)*
EMS 248 - Paramedic Ambulance Field Experience II Credit Hours: 2 (recommended term: 1st 8-weeks)*
EMS 272 - Paramedic Capstone Credit Hours: 4 (recommended term: 2nd 8-weeks)*

Subtotal: 8 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours: 40

*Courses in this program that require a minimum grade of “C.”