Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Certificate
West Burlington Campus
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There are three program tracks. This page is for the Paramedic Certificate. If you
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EMT Certificate
Paramedic AAS
The Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P) curriculum is designed to prepare the student for the National Registry exam for certification as a Paramedic. Selected general courses are related to the field of Emergency Medical Services and will provide the student with a broad base upon which to make reasoned decisions when giving emergency care.
The Southeastern Community College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 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 Program
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Telephone: (727) 210-2350
FAX: (727) 210-2354
www.caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services
Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Telephone: (214) 703-8445
FAX: (214) 703-8992
coaemsp.org
The EMT classes are offered in both night and day part-time format and the paramedic is offered as a full-time day format.
Students enrolling in the Paramedic program must have a high school diploma or equivalent, current EMT certification and ALEKS math score of at least 14.
Paramedic Certificate gainful employment information
West Burlington and Keokuk campuses with select courses available online.
The following courses must be taken at the West Burlington location: EMS-201, EMS-663, EMS-667, EMS-665. All other courses can be taken at the West Burlington campus, Keokuk campus or online.
*Health professions student outcomes are available on the Consumer Information page. A downloadable PDF is available for EMS student outcomes
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Certificate
Admission standards apply to this program. Students must must be at least eighteen years of age. All other eligibility requirements must be met.
EMS-201 is required, unless current EMT Certification is held. If nationally registered, must obtain State Certification prior to the start of EMS-663.
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate awarded after completion of EMS-201, which is offered in both fall and spring semesters.
Successful completion of EMT State Certification required prior to admission to the Paramedic Program.
Entry into EMS-663 requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Paramedic Certificate awarded after completion of EMS-665.
Summary Sheet
The summary sheet provides a program overview and other information.
Curriculum Sequence |
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Fall OR Spring Semester | Course Title | Credit |
EMS-201 | Emergency Medical Technician | 7 |
Semester Total: | 7 | |
Fall Semester | Course Title | Credit |
EMS-663 | Paramedic I | 16.5 |
Semester Total: | 16.5 | |
Spring Semester | Course Title | Credit |
EMS-667 | Paramedic II | 17 |
Semester Total: | 17 | |
Summer Semester | Course Title | Credit |
EMS-665 | Paramedic III | 7 |
Semester Total: | 7 | |
PROGRAM TOTAL: | 47.5 |
EMS-201 - Emergency Medical Technician |
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Lecture: 5 |
Lab: 2 |
OJT: 4 |
Credit: 7 |
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This course is designed to instruct a student to the level of emergency medical technician who serves as a vital link in the chain of the health care team. Southeastern Community College's training program follows the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Department of Transportation (DOT) EMT curriculum. This course includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. Southeastern Community College is approved by the Iowa State Department of Public Health (Bureau of EMS). Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry's practical and written exam for EMT certification. Students must be 17 years old to enroll. Prerequisite: Current basic life support certification (health care providers module). |
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EMS-663 - Paramedic I |
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Lecture: 12 |
Lab: 8 |
Clinical: 1.5 |
Credit: 16.5 |
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This course prepares the student in the knowledge and skills needed in the pre-hospital environment. National Standard Paramedic Curriculum topics covered include: Well-being of the EMT, Illness and Injury Prevention, Ethics, EMS System, Roles and Responsibilities, Medical Legal Issues, Pathophysiology, Therapeutic Communications, Life-span Development, Airway Management and Ventilation, Patient Assessment, Communications, Documentation, Medication Administration, Pharmacology and Cardiology. Lab skills addressed include patient assessment, development of airway management skills, IV fluid management skills, communication skill development and cardiac monitoring skills. Prerequisite: Current Iowa EMT Certificate. |
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EMS-667 - Paramedic II |
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Lecture: 10 |
Lab: 6 |
Clinical: 12 |
Credit: 17 |
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This course prepares the student in the knowledge and skills needed in the pre-hospital environment. National Standard Paramedic curriculum topics covered include: Medication Administration and Medical and Trauma Emergencies of various body systems. This course has a hospital clinical internship. This internship provides the opportunity to apply, in the clinical setting, the didactic knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and lab. It serves to assist the student to become an employable EMS provider. Clinical skills addressed include trauma management, patient assessment and evaluation; airway management skills, IV fluid management skills, communication skill development and cardiac monitoring skills. Prerequisite: EMS-663. |
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EMS-665 - Paramedic III |
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Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
OJT: 16 |
Credit: 7 |
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This course prepares the student in the knowledge and skills needed in the pre-hospital environment. National Standard Paramedic Curriculum topics covered include: Review of previous course material, Pediatrics, Geriatric, Psychiatric Disorders and Patients with Special Challenges. This course also includes hospital clinical internship. This internship provides the opportunity to apply, in the clinical setting, the didactic knowledge and skills developed in the classroom and lab. It serves to assist the student to become an employable EMS provider. Clinical skills addressed include pediatric assessment and management, gynecological management, geriatric management, trauma management, patient assessment, airway management skills, IV fluid management skills, communication skill development and cardiac monitoring skills. Prerequisite: EMS-663. |
James Steffen - Assistant Professor/Program Coordinator, (319) 208-5000 ext. 5253
Email: jsteffen@scciowa.edu
AAS, Paramedic, Southeastern Community College
BA, Bellevue University