Paramedicine Diploma

PT12

Availability: North Metro Campus and Appalachian Campus

Program Accreditation: The Chattahoochee Technical College Paramedicine Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) (CAAHEP website) 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
9355 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
CAAHEP website

To contact CoAEMSP: 
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445 FAX 214-703-8992
CoAEMSP website

Program Purpose: The Paramedicine Diploma program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system. The Paramedicine Diploma program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today's health services field. The Paramedic Diploma 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, EMT-I, or AEMT levels to a paramedic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma (SOEMST) as a paramedic. Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet all college admission requirements and be 18 years of age or older by the start of the program. Students must hold current certification and/or licensure as an EMT, EMT-I, or AEMT. For additional details regarding the admission process, please refer to the Paramedicine program page on the college’s website.

Total Credit Hours: 57