Paramedic Certificate (CAS.EMERMTP)

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Certificate in Applied Science

32 Credit Hours

This certificate is designed for students who want to expand their knowledge and skills in pre-hospital medicine in the EMS or fire services professions. Upon successfully completing the program, the student can take the applicable psychomotor evaluation and cognitive testing for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

Accreditation

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727.210.2350
www.caahep.org

Commission on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical
Services Programs
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: 241.703.8445 Fax: 214.703.8992
www.coaemsp.org

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

Total: 32

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:

Complete the EMT Program Application.
Submit a qualifying math placement score.
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.
Attend a mandatory advising session with full-time EMT faculty.

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.