Career Programs Building, Room 165, 301-790-2800, ext. 436
This program of study is designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Program; therefore, some residents of Maryland enrolled in this program of study on the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion.
Award: Certificate in Paramedic Emergency Services
Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 38 credit hours.
Purpose: Prepares students to sit for the National Registry Written and Practical Examination and state licensure as Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic. There is a fee for the national exam.
Curriculum: The curriculum is divided into several areas of study and experience and consists of lecture, laboratory, clinical experience, and field experience. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills of the paramedic to meet the needs of individuals in times of an emergency. Courses in general education provide the student with the scientific and social background to function as an effective person, citizen, and healthcare provider.
Program Outcomes: Graduates of the Certificate in Paramedic Emergency Services will be able to:
- Perform patient assessments and treatment skills with attention to detail and safety.
- Utilize critical thinking in various field and clinical settings.
- Practice within established ethical and legal guidelines.
- Use appropriate oral and written communication skills.
- Work in collaboration with family, crew, and other healthcare providers.
- Demonstrate effective use of equipment and resources.
- Recognize the importance of continuing education.
Admission Requirements: Admission to HCC does not guarantee admission to the Paramedic Emergency Services Program. The requirements below must be completed and submitted to the Office of Admissions and Registration by the first day of class.
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Current certification as an Emergency Medical Technician is required
- College placement tests in mathematics, English, and reading with a minimum placement in MAT 098 and ENG 098
- A minimum cumulative grade point average for all college coursework of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale. In addition, a minimum grade point average of 2.0 for all program courses is required
- English as a Second Language students may require other testing to verify English language competency
- Students must be able to meet the program’s technical standards
Program Requirements: Students practice selected procedures on each other in the college EMT laboratory. All paramedic students must receive:
- A minimum grade of 70% in each paramedic course.
- A mark of satisfactory for both the skills laboratory and clinical experiences. Students who receive a final mark of unsatisfactory in the clinical laboratory or clinical experience, despite a passing theory grade, will not be permitted to progress in the paramedic program and will receive a final grade of “F” for the course.
- Students must receive satisfactory marks in the Affective (Behavioral) Domain in order to complete the program.
Students who cannot complete the program due to Affective Domain issues are not eligible for readmission. This includes students who cannot meet safety standards, students who violate the college’s Honor Code and Standards of Conduct, and the criminal code described by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
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