Program Description
The Paramedicine diploma program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system. The Paramedicine diploma program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today's health services field. The Paramedic diploma program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT/EMT-I 1985/AEMT levels to a paramedic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma SOEMST as a paramedic. Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.
Program Approval
The Paramedicine program is approved by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST). The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) for the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Licensure/Certification Information
Graduates of the Paramedicine program are eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT), Paramedic certification and apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma (SOEMST) as a paramedic.
Admission Requirements
| Minimum Required Age |
16
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| High School Diploma or GED Required |
Yes |
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| Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Accuplacer) |
English |
Reading |
Math |
Algebra |
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60 |
55 |
34 |
N/A |
Other Conditions for Admission
Hold certifications and/or licensure as an:
EMT I/85 (with successful completion of Georgia State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST) EMT I to AEMT course); EMT I/99; or AEMT. Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.
Location(s)
Waycross
Basic Skills
Occupational Courses
| ALHS 1011 | Structure & Function of the Human Body | 5 |
| EMSP 2110 | Foundations of Paramedicine | 3 |
| EMSP 2120 | Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics | 3 |
| EMSP 2130 | Advanced Resuscitative Skills | 3 |
| EMSP 2140 | Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts | 4 |
| EMSP 2310 | Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care | 3 |
| EMSP 2320 | Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care | 5 |
| EMSP 2330 | Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care | 4 |
| EMSP 2340 | Therapeutic Modalities of Special Patient Populations | 4 |
| EMSP 2510 | Clinical Applications for Paramedic I | 2 |
| EMSP 2520 | Clinical Applications for Paramedic II | 2 |
| EMSP 2530 | Clinical Applications for Paramedic III | 2 |
| EMSP 2540 | Clinical Applications for Paramedic IV | 1 |
| EMSP 2550 | Clinical Applications for Paramedic V | 1 |
| EMSP 2560 | Clinical Applications for Paramedic VI | 1 |
| EMSP 2570 | Clinical Applications for Paramedic VII | 1 |
| EMSP 2710 | Field Internship for Paramedic | 2 |
| EMSP 2720 | Practical Applications for Paramedic | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 58