Program Goal:
To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
The paramedic applied technology diploma program is offered for the student who wishes to complete the core curriculum and be eligible for the National Registry Paramedic Exam to practice as a paramedic in the State of Florida. Through a variety of didactic and clinical experiences, students will grow in their understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic within the larger context of the emergency medical services profession. The history and development of EMS, the well-being of pre-hospital care providers, medical-legal considerations, ethics, therapeutic communications, personal and scene safety, patient assessment. A thorough review of the human body systems, cellular biology and the principles of pathophysiology provides a foundation for recognizing and treating the signs and symptoms of acute and exacerbated chronic medical illness. Pulmonology, airway management/intubation, cardiovascular emergencies, 12 Lead EKG’s, advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), neurology, urology, endocrinology, toxicology and substance abuse are among the many topics that will be addressed in this course. A thorough understanding of the mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications, precautions, side effects and interactions of drugs administered in the pre-hospital setting. An in-depth study of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, methods of medication administration, and drug classifications. Students will also be introduced to the concepts of cellular physiology, acid/base balance and fluid and electrolyte derangements as they pertain to IV medication administration. The course content includes lecture, skills lab, hospital/fire rescue rotations, & a Capstone Field Internship.
Approved by the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (Ch 401, FS, Ch. 64J-1, FAC). The training program follows the most current National EMS Standards [FS 401.2701(1)(a) 5a].
**EMT State certification is required or must be obtained before 16th week of the Medical Career Academy Paramedic Program (Paramedic Semester II).
All students that are interested in the Paramedic program must complete the Application for the program first before any documents will be accepted by the school. For more information regarding this please contact the school at (561) 283-0400 or refer to our admissions tab for the application.
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The retention and attrition set by CoAEMSP is 70% and based on the percentage of students who started on the enrollment date (who began Paramedic coursework) who are enrolled and graduated.
The Positive (Job) Placement threshold set by CoAEMSP is 70%. Positive (Job) placement means that the graduate is employed full or part-time or volunteers in the profession or in a related field; or is continuing his/her education; or is serving in the military.
