EMT-B-Paramedic, Diploma

Programs
Diploma in EMT-B-(Paramedic)

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 first as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic and then the more advanced 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 life-saving 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. 64J-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.

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 2611 and EMS 2611L)
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)
Emergency Medical Technician Basic I	1.5 credit hours
Emergency Medical Technician Basic I Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Emergency Medical Technician Basic II	1.5 credit hours
Emergency Medical Technician Basic II Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Emergency Medical Technician Basic III	1.5 credit hours
Emergency Medical Technician Basic III Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Emergency Medical Technician Basic IV	1.5 credit hours
Emergency Medical Technician Basic IV Laboratory	1.0 credit hours
EMT-Basic Hospital and Field Experience I	0.5 credit hour
EMT-Basic Hospital and Field Experience II	0.5 credit hour
EMT-Basic Hospital and Field Experience III	0.5 credit hour
EMT-Basic Hospital and Field Experience IV	0.5 credit hour
*Completion of a comprehensive final written exam and comprehensive practical exams with a score of 70% or higher is required before proceeding to the next portion of the program.
Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics	2.5 credit hours
Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics Laboratory I	1.0 credit hour
*Introduction to Paramedics I	2.5 credit hours
Introduction to Paramedics Laboratory I	1.0 credit hour
Introduction to Paramedics II	2.5 credit hours
Introduction to Paramedics Laboratory II	1.0 credit hour
**Obtainment of the Florida EMT-B certification is necessary before proceeding to the next portion of the program
Airway & Medical Emergencies I	2.5 credit hours
Airway & Medical Emergencies I Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Airway & Medical Emergencies II	2.5 credit hours
Airway & Medical Emergencies II Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Trauma I	2.5 credit hours
Trauma I Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Trauma II	2.5 credit hours
Trauma II Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Medical Emergencies I	2.5 credit hours
Medical Emergencies I Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Medical Emergencies II	2.5 credit hours
Medical Emergencies II Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Operations, Patient Management, and Special Considerations I	2.5 credit hours
Operations, Patient Management, and Special Considerations I Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Operations, Patient Management, and Special Considerations II	2.5 credit hours
Operations, Patient Management, and Special Considerations II Laboratory	1.0 credit hour
Paramedic Field/Clinical Experience	2.5 credit hours

***Completion of a comprehensive final written exam and comprehensive practical exams in the paramedic courses with a score of 80% or higher is required for graduation from the program; in addition to other requirements listed in the student handbook.

This program is offered at the Greenacres Main Campus, Jacksonville Main Campus, Miami Lakes Branch Campus, St. Petersburg Branch Campus, and the New Port Richey Branch Campus of the Greenacres Main Campus.