Paramedic Certificate

Description

The Paramedic Certificate program prepares a currently certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and/or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) to take the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification exams.

Entry Requirements

• Candidates must have a current National Registry or South Carolina EMT or AEMT certification.
• Per the SC DHEC Bureau of EMS & Trauma, candidates must have successfully completed an Anatomy & Physiology course within the last five years prior to the start date of the program.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

• Perform patient assessments
• Formulate a treatment plan
• Implement treatment plan
• Reassess treatment plan based on evolving information
• Transfer patients to definitive care
• Complete technical reports
• Demonstrate the behaviors of a healthcare professional

Graduation Credits Required: 39