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Nov 21, 2024
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2007-2008 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic
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The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic technical certificate program is designed to prepare competent entry level graduates in emergency medical care to serve in emergency care settings such as an ambulance service. Using the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum, discussions include the application of advanced patient assessment, problem recognition, and advanced treatment modalities for medical, trauma, and environmental emergencies. Clinical exposures in local hospitals assure appropriate experience in dealing with emergencies for all age groups including pediatrics and geriatrics.
The program is CLOSED to general enrollment and students are competitively selected. Individuals wishing to be selected must complete the following appplication process:
- Application to the College submitted by May 1
- Application to the Paramedic Program by May 1
- ACT/SAT scores submitted (students under 21 years of age)
- Basic EMT Knowledge Examination
- Psychological Profile
- Personal Interview
- Physical Ability Demonstration
- College Placement Examinations
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Summary of Required Hours
Pre-Requisite(s)
- Basic EMT License or National Registry Certification Credits: (1)
Total Certificate Hours Credits: 45
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