Paramedicine Diploma
PT12
Availability: North Metro Campus
Program Accreditation: The Chattahoochee Technical College Paramedicine Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445 FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
Program Purpose: Successful completion of the first two semesters of the program allows the student to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT certification examination and to apply for Georgia licensure as an EMT. Successful completion of the third and final semester of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and to apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT. The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system.
Admission Requirements: Students must meet all admission requirements of the college and have reached the age of 18. Students who intend to apply for the Paramedicine diploma program must enroll in the college’s Health Care Assistant Certificate program to complete diploma level prerequisite courses. Admission into the Paramedicine diploma program is competitive, and the program does not maintain a waiting list.
Gainful Employment: http://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/PM15/Gedt.html
Diploma Requirements
Occupational Courses
| ALHS 1011 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 5 |
| EMSP 2110 | Foundations of Paramedicine | 3 |
| EMSP 2120 | Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics | 3 |
| EMSP 2130 | Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics | 3 |
| EMSP 2140 | Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts | 4 |
| EMSP 2310 | Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care | 3 |
| EMSP 2320 | Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care | 5 |
| EMSP 2330 | Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care | 4 |
| EMSP 2340 | Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations | 4 |
| EMSP 2510 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic – I | 2 |
| EMSP 2520 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic – II | 2 |
| EMSP 2530 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic – III | 2 |
| EMSP 2540 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic – IV | 1 |
| EMSP 2550 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic – V | 1 |
| EMSP 2560 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic – VI | 1 |
| EMSP 2570 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic – VII | 1 |
| EMSP 2710 | Field Internship for the Paramedic | 2 |
| EMSP 2720 | Practical Applications for the Paramedic | 3 |
Basic Skills General Core Courses Area I
Basic Skills General Core Area II
Basic Skills General Core Courses Area III
Total Credit Hours: 58