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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES-PARAMEDIC - 494
Associate of Applied Science Degree 
Total Credits: 110
Campus: North
Program Brochure (PDF)

Nature of the Profession: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, under the direction of a physician, provide emergency medical care primarily in the out-of-hospital environment. They complete a comprehensive assessment and provide initial management to patients of all ages with a variety of medical and traumatic conditions. Patient management requires the ability to perform a number of skills ranging from splinting and bandaging to advanced airway procedures and defibrillation.

Program Design: Accredited by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS, the Emergency Medical Services program offers these options:

1) EMT-Basic Certification - This single course option (EMTP 101) provides the student with the necessary material to be eligible to sit for the State of Ohio certifying examination for EMT-Basic.

2) Paramedic Certification - This course sequence (EMTP 106, 110, 120, 214, 215, 225, 216, 226) provides the student who already holds a minimum of EMT-Basic certification with the necessary material to be eligible to sit for the State of Ohio certifying examination for EMT-Paramedic.

3) A.A.S. Degree in EMS - This sequence includes the EMT-Basic and Paramedic certification material as well as additional science, humanities, and technical courses. This program may be completed in seven quarters of full-time study. Many students, however, pursue the degree on a part-time basis.

Admission to Emergency Medical Services courses requires acceptance by the EMS program director according to the program admission requirements. Students may elect to complete some or all of the general education course requirements prior to being accepted into the EMS courses. Continuation in the EMS program requires a grade of "C" or above in all courses in the curriculum and successful completion of the State of Ohio certifying examination for EMT-Basic.

Application Process:
1) Complete general college admissions procedures.
2) Complete the Emergency Medical Services program application available from the EMS office.
3) Provide a copy of current EMS certification card if applicable.
4) Provide a copy of current CPR course completion card if applicable.
5) Schedule a meeting with a member of the full-time EMS faculty.

Enrollment in EMS courses is limited. Applicants are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis after the above criteria are met. After acceptance, but before beginning their clinical experience, students will be required to:

1) Provide medical examination and immunization information on our form indicating they meet the health requirements for clinical experiences.
2) Complete a criminal background record check with results acceptable for placement in clinical experiences.
3) Complete a standard drug screen with results acceptable for placement in clinical experiences.
4) Purchase student liability insurance.
5) Purchase the required student uniform.
6) Maintain current CPR certification.

Note: A felony or misdemeanor may disqualify a candidate from being certified by the State of Ohio.
 

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