If you're looking for a dynamic career in emergency medical services, the Paramedic program is perfect for you! EMS is an emerging career field with above-average growth expected over the next 10 years. This program will prepare you to work in a variety of settings, including emergency, critical care and air-medical services, hospital emergency departments and more.
The Paramedic program is 940 hours in length and meets the newly revised Ohio Division of EMS curriculum requirements. Students will participate in a comprehensive program to prepare them for work in the prehospital field and success on the National Registry of EMTs certification exam.
Topics of study include:
Anatomy & Physiology
Paramedic Foundations (Prepratory, Pharmacology and Medication - Administration)
Patient Assessment
Airway Management
Medical Emergencies
Trauma
Special Patient Populations
EMS Operations
Students complete extensive clinical and field internships at area hospitals, clinics, medical facilities and ALS agencies to gain hands-on experience. Working under the direct supervision of clinical instructors, nurses, physicians and paramedics, students will bridge the gap from classroom to the field to become competent entry-level paramedics.