Paramedic Initial Hybrid
This competency-based paramedic program follows the 2021 National EMS Education Standards and consists of at least 1,000 hours of classroom instruction, laboratory, clinical and field rotations throughout the Midlands Region. Courses contained within the program include Didactic, Laboratory, Clinical/Field Experience, and EMS Capstone.
Description
Paramedic training is a rigorous and intense training program consisting of classroom instruction, guided self-study, laboratory skill practice, supervised hospital-based clinical experience and supervised field internship. The course of instruction prepares the student to deliver prompt, effective, and efficient emergency care to victims of sudden injury or illness as well as routine and emergent inter-facility transfers in accordance with evidence based, best medical practice.
The curriculum emphasizes accurate patient assessment and the development of essential patient care skills, while applying the knowledge of physiology, pathophysiology and problem-solving techniques. Graduates will be prepared to make well-informed decisions regarding pre-hospital care and will have the background necessary to develop additional skills as changes and innovations occur within the profession.
Topics include EMS Systems, Workforce Safety and Wellness, EMS Research, Documentation, Communication, Medical/Legal/Ethical Issues, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Pathophysiology, Lifespan Development, Public Health, Pharmacology, Airway Management, Respiration, Ventilation, Patient Assessment, Medical Emergencies and Principles of Medical Treatment, Shock and Resuscitation, Trauma, Special Patient Populations, and EMS Operations.