Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Prepare for the front lines of emergency medical care
Our EMT-Paramedic Certification is a comprehensive program that builds upon basic EMT training, equipping you with advanced life-saving techniques such as medication administration, intubation, and ECG interpretation.
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The Paramedic Certificate is designed to prepare competent professionals for an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) career. Achieving a Paramedic certificate will open job opportunities for entry-level paramedics who want to work toward career advancement over time and for veteran paramedics who need the credentials to advance in the field.
Explore a Sample Course Schedule
First Semester
| Rubric | Course | Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| EMSP 1311 | Paramedic Clinical I | 3 |
| EMSP 1801 | Fundamentals of Paramedic I | 3 |
| EMSP 1401 | Paramedic Skills Lab I | 3 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Second Semester
| Rubric | Course | Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| EMSP 2412 | Paramedic Clinicall II | 4 |
| EMSP 2802 | Fundamentals of Paramedic II | 8 |
| EMSP 2402 | Paramedic Skills Lab II | 4 |
| Total Credits | 16 | |
Third Semester
| Rubric | Course | Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| EMSP 2403 | Paramedic Capstone | 4 |
| EMSP 2303 | Paramedic Practicum | 3 |
| EMSP 2513 | Paramedic Field Internship | 5 |
| Total Credits | 12 | |
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Career Outlook
Career and Salary Information
The following is a list of career choices that may be obtained upon completing a bachelor's degree or higher in this discipline. Please visit the following website: http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information, and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
|
Career |
Experienced Salary Median |
|
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic |
$42,163+ |
Further education, such as a bachelor's or master's in EMT-Paramedic, can unlock specialized career opportunities and advancement. Transfer opportunities to four-year colleges or universities provide a pathway for continued education and expanded career prospects in the dynamic field of EMT-Paramedic.
EMT-Paramedic
The Emergency Medical Services Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs www.caahep.org upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 9355 113th Street North #7709, Seminole, FL 33775-7709 Phone: (727) 210-2350), www.caahep.org To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, Phone: 214-703-8445; Fax: 214-703-8992; www.coaemsp.org
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