Paramedic, S.C.

The four semester Paramedic Skills Certificate (S.C.) is designed for working EMS professionals to fulfill the role of the paramedic by providing immediate primary emergency care to people in health crisis. The graduate of this certificate program will be able to offer advanced life support to all age groups and populations. Students within the Paramedic, S.C. program have well-rounded urban and rural clinical experiences, skill instruction, and didactic learning opportunities throughout the certificate program to prepare the student to successfully achieve the National Registry (NREMT) paramedic certification. The primary goal of this certificate program is to provide the working Advanced EMT with career mobility and an avenue to provide safe, competent care as an entry-level paramedic. Classes in the Paramedic, S.C. program must be passed with a “B-” or higher to progress.

Prerequistes:  Current, unencumbered EMT-A license and successful entrance exam score and panel interview