Paramedic

45 Credits/1104 Clock Hours- 12 Months Diploma Program

Objective:

“To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.”

Description:

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 and hospital/fire rescue rotations.

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 Paramedic Semester II of Medical Career Academy’s Program**

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2023 CoAEMSP Annual Report Outcomes

RETENTION/ATTRITION (Graduated from the Program): 81.6%

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.

NATIONAL REGISTRY/STATE WRITTEN EXAM FOR 2023 COHORTS PASS RATE: 70%
POSITIVE PLACEMENT: 92.5%

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.