Paramedic Certificate (CAS.EMERMTP)

Major Requirements

• EMS 116 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Credit: 1
• EMS 117 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Credit: 1
• EMS 120 - Pharmacology Credit: 3
• EMS 211 - Advanced Clinical Experience I Credit: 3
• EMS 214 - Advanced Clinical Experience II Credit: 3
• EMS 217 - Introduction to Electrocardiography Credit: 2
• EMS 220 - Paramedic Internship I Credit: 3
• EMS 221 - Paramedic Internship II Credit: 3
• EMS 222 - Paramedic Internship III Credit: 3
• EMS 233 - Paramedic Emergency Medical Care I Credit: 2
• EMS 234 - Paramedic Emergency Medical Care II Credit: 3
• EMS 235 - Paramedic Emergency Medical Care III Credit: 2
• EMS 236 - Paramedic Emergency Medical Care IV Credit: 3

Program Requirements

In addition to meeting the college’s general admission requirements, including submission of official high school and college transcripts, APPLICANTS TO THE PARAMEDIC PROGRAM MUST COMPLETE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Complete the EMT Program Application.
2. Complete MAT 101 Beginning Algebra  or higher with a minimum grade of C (or achieve qualifying equivalent math placement).
3. Achieve a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA at the time of acceptance and at date of entry into the program based on classes taken within five years of acceptance into the program.
4. Submit proof of attendance of a mandatory advising session with full-time EMT faculty.
5. Provide proof of CPR, completion of Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Certificate program within the past year with scheduled practical and cognitive test dates, or be a current certified Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, minimum National Registry and State of South Carolina.
6. Submit the Statement of Completion form online. The link to the form can be found on the Health Sciences web page.

General Admission Procedures

Students will be required to provide a complete, current Health Sciences - Student Health Record, including all immunizations and titers, TB or Quantiferon Gold (PPD) tests and current Healthcare Provider CPR certification, major medical insurance and medical professional liability coverage.

Note: Falsification of any information submitted will make a student ineligible for admission to or continuation in the paramedic certificate.

Note:

Applicants will be admitted to the Paramedic Certificate on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applicants are considered to be qualified for admission to the next available class when they meet all college and program requirements. Qualified applicants will be notified via my.tridenttech.edu email indicating the year and term that they have been admitted.

Course Progression

To progress to the next EMT term/semester, the student must achieve a grade of C or better in all courses required for the program.