Paramedic, Certificate of Proficiency
Program Overview
The Paramedic Certificate of Proficiency program prepares individuals for careers as paramedics, providing the necessary education, skills, and clinical experiences to meet entry-level requirements. The program covers topics such as communication, documentation, pharmacology, clinical information, technical proficiency, and professional behaviors. Graduates can pursue careers in 9-1-1 emergency response, inter-facility and critical care transport, and ground and aero-medical vehicles.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Paramedic, Certificate of Proficiency is designed for individuals seeking careers as paramedics. Paramedics provide 9-1-1 emergency response, inter-facility and critical care transport via ground and aero-medical vehicles. The program focuses on providing the necessary education, skills, and clinical experiences to prepare students for employment as entry-level paramedics.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of the program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate communication skills
- Record documentation accurately
- Perform pharmacology mathematical skills
- Comprehend, apply, and evaluate clinical information
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills required for the role of a paramedic
- Exhibit personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations
- Demonstrate proficiency in EKG interpretation, medication administration, intubation procedures, and intravenous initiation
- Demonstrate entry-level competencies in all clinical situations
- Differentiate the severity of illness
Program Description:
The program is developed based on the National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards: Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. A certificate is awarded to students who complete the program with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and a grade of "C" or better in all program courses.
Outline:
Program Content and Structure:
The program consists of 40 credit hours, including 24 credits in the career specialty and six credits in general education. At least 50% of the credits must be earned at Delaware County Community College.
Course Schedule:
The program is divided into four semesters:
- First Semester (6 credits): EMTP 100: Introduction and Patient Assessment
- Second Semester (6 credits): EMTP 101: Pharmacology and Airway Management
- Third Semester (14 credits):
- EMTP 102: Trauma Assessment and Management
- EMTP 103: Cardiology
- EMTP 104: Medical Assessment and Management
- EMTP 105: Clinical Rotations I
- Fourth Semester (14 credits):
- EMTP 200: Summative Field Clinical
- EMTP 201: Operations and Special Patient Populations
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
Graduates of the program can pursue careers as paramedics in various settings, including:
- 9-1-1 emergency response
- Inter-facility and critical care transport
- Ground and aero-medical vehicles
