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| The Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic provides advanced pre hospital emergency care under medical command authority to acutely ill or injured patients and transports patients by ambulance or other appropriate emergency vehicle. As an EMT-Paramedic, you will demonstrate an awareness of abilities and limitations in providing emergency medical services, demonstrate the ability to relate to people, and demonstrate the capacity to make rational patient care decisions under stress. This associate degree program prepares you to recognize, assess, and mange a medical or trauma emergency, record and communicate pertinent data to designated medical command authority, and direct and coordinate the transport of the patient. |
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| You'll Learn |
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Medical terminology used in anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and emergency medicine. |
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Technical skills needed to provide advanced pre hospital care of adults, adolescents, and children. |
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Technical knowledge and skills needed to record and report patient information. |
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Methods of communicating effectively with patients and medical professional, as well as with law enforcement and other emergency medical services professionals. |
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The subject matter included on the National Registry examination. |
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| You'll Earn. |
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Employment opportunities in a variety of emergency medical settings. |
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Practical experience by participating in an internship at sites that provide emergency medical services. |
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The opportunity for a flexible work schedule. |
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A strong background for educational advancement. |
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Eligibility to sit for the National Registry examination. |
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| If you want to learn more about the profession, below are some links that might interest you. Select the image. |
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National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians |
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National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians |
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You can enroll in EMT-Paramedic Technology courses on either a full time or part-time basis during the first year. The length of time required to complete a degree depends on the number of courses you take each semester. Some students may need refresher courses at the basic or pre-tech level; others may receive transfer credit or credit for work experience. First year courses may be completed at the Owens, Terry, or Wilmington Campus.
Admission to the second year EMT-Paramedic Technology courses is available to students meeting the minimum admission criteria through a competitive selection process. Technology courses are open only to those students who have been selected to enter the technology. Second-year coursework requires four semesters (15 consecutive months) of full time enrollment. The courses are sequential and are offered only one time per year. Technology courses will be conducted at Terry Campus and a variety of medical sites statewide. Students must be able to travel and to provide their own transportation between those sites. |
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Many of the higher paying jobs, now and in the future, will be in a technical career |
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Employees with degrees tend to be more eligible for promotion* |
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Associate degree holders generally earn more than high school graduates* |
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Many credits from an Associate Degree may be applied toward a Bachelor Degree |
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* Statistics from U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census |
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