Overview
Students who have already earned the credential National Registry Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) may continue their education in the Paramedic certificate program.
Related Programs
EMT Paramedic - Management Major (EMTP-M)EMT Paramedic - Science Major (EMTP-S)Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Certificate (EMTC)Accreditation
The program curriculum is approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services.
Credentialing: After completing the certificate, students are eligible to take the National Registry exam.
Contacts
Program Chair
Program Associate
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Take the national registry exam for paramedics
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- EMT-P, Paramedic
Graduate Employment Outlook
Employment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is projected to grow 23 percent through 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations.
$31,020 median annual salary
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Curriculum
Effective 2020-2021 academic year
Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedic Certificate (EMTPC)
Program Prerequisites: EMT-Basic Certification from the State of Ohio, and AFL 085 Applications of College Reading and Writing and AFM 095 Foundations of Basic Algebra or appropriate placement test scores.
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 110 | Emergency Medical Technician Theory and Practice | 5 | 4 | 7 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| XXX 1XX Paramedic Anatomy /Physiology Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 3 | ||||
| EMS 211 | Paramedic 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| EMS 221 | Paramedic 1 Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| EMS 231 | Paramedic 1 Practicum | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| EMS 212 | Paramedic 2 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| EMS 222 | Paramedic 2 Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| EMS 232 | Paramedic 2 Practicum | 1 | 11 | 3 |
| Semester 5 | ||||
| EMS 213 | Paramedic 3 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| EMS 223 | Paramedic 3 Lab | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| EMS 233 | Paramedic 3 Practicum | 1 | 11 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 30 | 44 | 40 | |
| Paramedic Anatomy / Physiology Elective | ||
| BIO 151 & BIO 152 |
Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Anatomy and Physiology 2 |
8 |
| EMS 120 | Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 117 | Human Body in Health and Disease | 3 |