Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT-P)
Winter Semester Schedule – 2010
| Course Section | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMT 210 | 1/12/10 – 5/11/10 | T/TR 8:00am – 11:56am | TBA |
The Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (EMT -P) level, is a 1,014 hour
classroom and field based emergency medical training program.
This course is approved by the Michigan Department of Community Health EMS & Trauma Systems Section. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry Certification test as required by the State of Michigan for licensure.
This level of education is directed at preparing students to enter into intermediate and/or advanced level emergency response positions in private ambulance companies, fire departments and as hospital emergency room technicians.
The Paramedic level course curriculum, prepares the student to perform a variety of medical techniques including but not limited to:
- Advanced airway control including surgical cricothyroitomy
- More in-depth understanding of anatomy physiology and pathophysiology of disease process
- Intravenous fluid and medication administration
- More definitive and comprehensive patient assessment techniques
- Emergent pharmacological administration
- Advanced cardiovascular assessment and treatment including 12 lead ECG interpretation
- Advanced cardiac life support certification (ACLS)
- In depth focus on: pulmonology, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, urology, gastroenterology, neonatology, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, gerontology
- A more comprehensive look at disease including acid base balance and blood chemistry
- Dealing with more complex medical and traumatic life-threatening illness and/or injuries
- Pediatric assessment and field treatment including Intra-osseous cannulation and fluid therapy
- Assisting hospital personnel with more advanced care
Prerequisite to admission is:
- EMT-Basic or EMT-Specialist current licensure
- Medical Terminology (MOA 120)
- Biology (BIO 132 or BIO 155; or BIO 253 and BIO 254)
Prior to starting the EMT-Paramedic program you must:
- Contact the Director of Allied Health 517.796.8453 for advising and permission to register for an EMT-Paramedic program
- Complete a Criminal Background Check – $62.75
- Complete a Drug Screen – $15
- Complete a Health Certification Form (available from the Allied Health Office).
Laboratory Supplies (approximate costs):
- Uniform Polo Shirts are available for purchase at the JCC Bookstore – $20 each X2
- Stethoscope – $30
- Eye Protection – $10
- Watch (one with a second hand) – $20
Application
- EMT - Paramedic Application - deadline to apply is December 1st
