(EMT-B)-PARAMEDIC Diploma Description The (EMT-B)-Paramedic Program provides learning experiences that enable the student to acquire and assimilate the necessary technical competencies to function effectively as a supportive health care provider. This program is designed to prepare the student for a career in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Field as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic in accordance with the Department of Transportation National Standard curriculum. Paramedics are highly trained members of the health-care community who utilize clinical decision making to formulate a field impression in order to provide basic and advanced life support. Paramedics are responsible for bringing lifesaving diagnostic and treatment skills to the patient at the scene of an emergency. As the highest level “out-of-hospital” healthcare provider, the paramedic acts as a team leader during an ambulance response to medical emergencies, rescue operations, mass casualty situations, and crime scenes. A diploma will be awarded upon successful completion of this program. This program is approved by the Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Ch 401, FS, Ch. 64E-2, FAC) and follows the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum. Students who have successfully met all educational and institutional requirements as defined by the College for a Diploma in (EMT-B)-Paramedic at Keiser Career College are eligible to have their names submitted to the Florida Bureau of Emergency Medical Services to be considered as a candidate to sit for the State Board Examination for Emergency Medical Technician- Basic (EMT-B) and State Board Examination for Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P). Objectives This program prepares students for an entry-level position as an EMT-Paramedic. The program will provide students with the skills necessary to function as an emergency medical technician at the basic and advanced life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. The courses in this program will provide students with the basic and advanced skills necessary to function as a paramedic utilizing EKG interpretation, airway management, vascular access, emergency pharmacology, and other advanced life-support procedures in the field in conjunction with medical oversight. In addition, the objective of the program is to prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and
affective (behavior) learning domains. After successful completion of this program, the student will be able to: • • • • • • •
Recognize the nature and seriousness of the patient’s condition or extent of injuries to assess the requirements for emergency medical care Administer appropriate emergency medical care based on assessment findings of the patients condition within the scope of practice Lift, move, position, and otherwise handle the patient to minimize discomfort and prevent further injury Perform safely and effectively the expectations of the job description Demonstrate how to comprehend, apply, and evaluate the clinical information relative to his/her role as an entry-level paramedic. Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level paramedic. Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations.
Prerequisites • Have a high school diploma or G.E.D. • Pass the entrance examination • Current BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers • *Current and unrestricted, Florida EMT-B Certification /or ability to successfully sit for and pass the state exam during Phase I of the Program (defined as the completion of EMS 2610 and EMS 2610L) • Student must provide/or maintain a current health screen which is current within one year throughout the duration of the program. Successful applicants must document their health status by physical examination prior to beginning clinical/field rotations.
Course Outline To receive a diploma in (EMT-B)-Paramedic, students must complete 53.0 credit hours. This Diploma program can be completed in 16 months for full-time day students.
(EMT-B)-Paramedic Courses (53.0 credit hours) Diploma EMS 1115 EMS 1115L EMS 1116 EMS 1116L EMS 1117 EMS 1117L EMS 1118 EMS 1118L EMS 1431 Emergency Medical Technician Basic I Emergency Medical Technician Basic I Laboratory Emergency Medical Technician Basic II Emergency Medical Technician Basic II Laboratory Emergency Medical Technician Basic III Emergency Medical Technician Basic III Laboratory Emergency Medical Technician Basic IV Emergency Medical Technician Basic IV Laboratory EMT-Basic Hospital and Field Experience I 1.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hours 1.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 1.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 1.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 0.5 credit hour
EMS 1432 EMS 1433 EMS 1434
EMT-Basic Hospital and Field Experience II EMT-Basic Hospital and Field Experience III EMT-Basic Hospital and Field Experience IV
0.5 credit hours 0.5 credit hours 0.5 credit hours
*Students must complete comprehensive final written exam and comprehensive practical exams with a 70% or higher before proceeding to the next portion of the program EMS 2010 EMS 2010L *EMS 2610 *EMS 2610L EMS 2611 EMS 2611L EMS 2637 EMS 2637L EMS 2638 EMS 2638L EMS 2634 EMS 2634L EMS 2635 EMS 2635L EMS 2619 EMS 2619L EMS 2620 EMS 2620L EMS 2622 EMS 2622L EMS 2623 EMS 2623L EMS 2640 Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics Laboratory Introduction to Paramedic I Introduction to Paramedic I Laboratory Introduction to Paramedic II Introduction to Paramedic II Laboratory Airway & Medical Emergencies I Airway & Medical Emergencies I Laboratory Airway & Medical Emergencies II Airway & Medical Emergencies II Laboratory Trauma I Trauma I Laboratory Trauma II Trauma II Laboratory Medical Emergencies I Medical Emergencies I Laboratory Medical Emergencies II Medical Emergencies II Laboratory Operations, Patient Management, and Special Considerations I Operations, Patient Management, and Special Considerations I Laboratory Operations, Patient Management, and Special Considerations II Operations, Patient Management, and Special Considerations II Laboratory Paramedic Field/Clinical Experience 2.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 2.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 2.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 2.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 2.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 2.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 2.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 2.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 2.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 2.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 2.5 credit hours 1.0 credit hour 2.5 credit hours
*Students must complete comprehensive written and practical exams with an 80% or higher, in the portion of the program listed above, before graduating from the program.
This program is offered at the Greenacres Main Campus, the Miami Lakes Branch Campus, and the St. Petersburg Branch Campus.