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Paramedic Technology Diploma Program
The Paramedic Technology program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today's health services field. The Paramedic Technology program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT level to retrain as a paramedic. Graduates of the program receive a Paramedic Technology diploma and are eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs, and the paramedic licensure exam.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
After successfully passing the licensure exam, graduates from the paramedic Technology program are eligible for employment as primary, pre-hospital care givers on ambulances in the State of Georgia. Other potential employment opportunities exist with hospital emergency room, health clinics, and industrial facilities.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Students who complete the program are eligible to sit for the national registry exam to become paramedics.
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 18 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Submit documentation of current certification as an EMT-B or EMT-I by Georgia, another state, or the National Registry of EMTs;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra ASSET 38 35 35 COMPASS 70 23 26 SAT 430 400 ACT 18 16 CPE 75 75 75
Students with two quarters or greater lapse between critical program courses must pass a comprehensive written exam with a grade of 75% or better and pass a practical skills check-off. Critical program courses are: EMS 129, EMS 130, EMS 131, EMS 132, EMS 133, EMS 134, EMS 135, EMS 136. All clinical hours must be completed within the 4 quarter immediately prior to program completion.
PARAMEDIC TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
The standard curriculum for the Paramedic Technology program is designed for the quarter system. Students are admitted into the Paramedic Technology program every 5th quarter and courses are taught evenings only. The diploma requires 79 credit hours to complete and can generally be completed in 6 quarters.
| CURRICULUM OUTLINE | CREDITS | |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CORE COURSES | 10 | |
| ENG 101* | English (OL) | 5 |
| MAT 1012* | Foundations of Mathematics** (OL) | 5 |
| OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 66 | |
| AHS 101* | Anatomy and Physiology (OL) | 5 |
| EMS 126* | Introduction to the Paramedic Profession | 3 |
| EMS 127A* | Patient Assessment I | 2 |
| EMS 127B* | Patient Assessment II | 2 |
| EMS 128* | Applied Physiology and Pathophysiology | 3 |
| EMS 129* | Pharmacology | 4 |
| EMS 130* | Respiratory Management and Function | 5 |
| EMS 131* | Trauma | 5 |
| EMS 132* | Cardiology I | 5 |
| EMS 133* | Cardiology II | 4 |
| EMS 134* | Medical Emergencies | 5 |
| EMS 135* | Maternal/Pediatric Emergencies | 5 |
| EMS 136* | Special Patients | 2 |
| EMS 200A* | Clinical Application of Advanced Emergency Care I | 3 |
| EMS 200B* | Clinical Application of Advanced Emergency Care II | 4 |
| EMS 200C* | Clinical Application of Advanced Emergency Care III | 4 |
| EMS 201* | Summative Evaluations | 5 |
| FUNDAMENTAL OCCUPATIONAL COURSES | 3 | |
| SCT 100* | Introduction to Microcomputers (OL) | 3 |
* "C" or higher is required for designated courses.
** MAT 1012, Foundations of Mathematics, is a requirement for this program. MAT 1012 contains competencies essential for this program, therefore, MAT 103, Algebra, cannot be accepted for MAT 1012.
(OL) designation indicates course is available online in selected quarters.
PROGRAM COSTS
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)
Tuition/Fees: $3,100
Books/Supplies: $1,100
Uniform Costs: $100
Liability Insurance: $47 per fiscal year
National Registry Board Fee: $110 + site fee (approximately $100)
#4402 Forensic Drug Panel (7) or similar screening: $25
Hepatitis B Series: $100 (if required by clinical site)
Criminal Background Check: $10
CLINICAL EDUCATION
Number of Clinical Sites: 1
(Southeastern Tech reserves the right to add additional sites as needed.)
General Location of the Clinical Sites:
Toombs County.
Special Requirements of the Clinical Sites:
- CPR Certification;
- Hepatitis B vaccine, based on Clinical site requirements.