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Paramedic Technology
Diploma







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Program Description

Emergency medical services have long demanded the specialized skills carried by paramedics. This program prepares students to work in this capacity in medical emergencies served primarily by ambulances. Classroom instruction is focused on a thorough knowledge of the human body, medicines and dosages, cardiac and respiratory distress, and care of patients in trauma and maternal/pediatric emergencies. Classroom instruction is reinforced with clinical practice in advanced emergency care. Individuals entering the Paramedic Technology program must be certified as a Basic EMT and satisfactorily complete a physical examination.

Length of Program

A minimum of 78 credit hours is required for graduation. A part-time student could expect to complete the program in six quarters.

Campus Location

The Paramedic Technology diploma is offered on the Coffee campus.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the program receive a Paramedic Technology diploma and are qualified for employment as paramedics.

Salary Range

The average annual salary range for Paramedic Technology graduates is $25,000 to $45,000.  


Personal Characteristics

To succeed in the Paramedic Technology program a student must enjoy a fast-paced medical environment. Individuals able to deal with crisis situations should succeed in the Paramedic program.

  

Curriculum
 
Course No. Title Credit Hours

General Core Courses
MAT 1012
 Foundations of Mathematics 5
ENG 1010
 Fundamentals of English 1 5
Occupational Courses
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3
AHS 101 Anatomy & Physiology 5
EMS 126 Introduction to the Paramedic Profession 3
EMS 127 Patient Assessment 4
EMS 128 Applied Physiology and Pathophysiology 3
EMS 129 Pharmacology 4
EMS 130 Respiratory Emergencies 5
EMS 131 Trauma 5
EMS 132 Cardiology I 5
EMS 133 Cardiology II 5
EMS 134 Medical Emergencies 4
EMS 135 Maternal/Pediatric Emergencies 5
EMS 136 Special Patients 2
EMS 200 Clinical Application of Advanced Emergency Care 10
EMS 201 Summative Evaluations 5
   
Total credit hours required: 78

Entrance Requirements
Required Age: 18 years of age or older
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Certification: Must possess certification from any state as a Basic EMT.
Placement exam required.

Would you like to know more?
For more information about the Paramedic Technology diploma at ECTC, please let us know! You can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.

(229) 468-2040 or (912) 389-4300 or 1(800) 575-0567
info@eastcentraltech.edu
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