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Paramedicine Accelerated (PAF1) Certificate

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    Program Description

    Paramedics provide more extensive pre-hospital care than do EMTs. In addition to carrying out the procedures of the other levels, paramedics administer medications orally and intravenously, interpret electrocardiograms (EKGs), perform endotracheal intubations, and use monitors and other complex equipment. However, like the AEMT level, what paramedics are permitted to do varies by State.EMTs and paramedics work both indoors and out, in all types of weather. They are required to do considerable kneeling, bending, and heavy lifting. These workers are at a higher risk for contracting illnesses or experiencing injuries on the job than workers in other occupations. They risk noise-induced hearing loss from sirens and back injuries from lifting patients. In addition, EMTs and paramedics may be exposed to communicable diseases, such as hepatitis-B and AIDS, as well as to violence from mentally unstable or combative patients. The work is not only physically strenuous but can be stressful, sometimes involving life-or-death situations and suffering patients. Nonetheless, many people find the work exciting and challenging and enjoy the opportunity to help others. These workers experienced a larger than average number of work-related injuries or illnesses. Many EMTs and paramedics are required to work more than 40 hours a week. Because emergency services function 24 hours a day, EMTs and paramedics may have irregular working hours. All 50 States require EMTs and Paramedics to be licensed, but the levels and titles vary from State to State. In most States and the District of Columbia certification by the NREMT is required at some or all levels. Some States administer their own certification examination or provide the option of taking either the NREMT or State examination. In most States, licensure renewal is required every two to three years and generally, EMTs and paramedics must take refresher training courses or complete continuing education requirements.

    Required Courses

    EMSP 2110Foundations of Paramedicine

    3
    EMSP 2120Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics

    3
    EMSP 2130Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics

    3
    EMSP 2140Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts

    4
    EMSP 2310Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care

    3
    EMSP 2320Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care

    5
    EMSP 2330Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care

    4
    EMSP 2340Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations

    4
    EMSP 2510Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I

    2
    EMSP 2520Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II

    2
    EMSP 2530Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III

    2
    EMSP 2540Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV

    1
    EMSP 2550Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V

    1
    EMSP 2560Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI

    1
    EMSP 2570Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII

    1
    EMSP 2710Field Internship for the Paramedic

    2
    EMSP 2720Practical Applications for the Paramedic

    3
    Total Credit Hours: 44 Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation