Paramedic Certificate Program

This 12-month certificate program is designed to prepare the EMT for Paramedic certification / licensure in Arkansas, Texas, and National Registry. Individualized clinical experience is designed to meet the needs of the person who is employed full-time. The state and national credentialing examinations, hosted at the end of the courses, are optional and are subject to credentialing agencies rules and regulations concerning applications and fees.

Prior to issuance of a completion certificate, the transfer student must submit an official transcript of previous college courses indicating successful completion of equivalent prerequisite courses. Other prerequisites include: current EMT certification / licensure and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider completion.

Resources

First SemesterHours
EMSP 1501
Emergency Medical Technician
5
EMSP 1160
Clinical – Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
1
EMSP 1438
Introduction to Advanced Practice
4
EMSP 2305
EMS Operations
3
EMSP 1356
Patient Assessment and Airway Management
3
EMSP 1161
Clinical – Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
1
Total17
Second SemesterHours
EMSP 2206
Emergency Pharmacology
2
EMSP 2444
Cardiology
4
EMSP 1355
Trauma Management
3
EMSP 2434
Medical Emergencies
4
EMSP 2143
Assessment Based Management
1
EMSP 2362
Clinical – Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
3
Total17
Third SemesterHours
EMSP 2330
Special Populations
3
EMSP 2266
Practicum (or Field Experience) – Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
2
Total5
Total Hours39

Please be advised that licensure for this program includes a criminal background check.  If you have a question about this action, please speak to the division dean.