Paramedic Certificate

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CIP 510904 (EMPR)

This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educations Programs. This program is offered two times per year, starting in Spring and Summer Semesters. Students have the option of attending full-time or part-time.

The Paramedic Program has four components: Lecture, Lab, Clinical and Field internships. This is approximately 1200 hours. The student must complete all coursework, lecture, lab, clinical and field internship, as well as pass all academic and practical components before sitting for the National Registry Examination.

Following are many of the topics covered: EMS systems, paramedic roles and responsibilities, injury and illness prevention, medical/legal issues, ethics, path physiology, pharmacology, medication administration, patient assessment, trauma management, respiratory system management, cardiovascular management, management of medical emergencies, pediatric management, management of obstetric and gynecologic emergencies, management of emotional crisis, assessment bases management and EMS operations.

All students enrolled in this program are encouraged to apply for graduation upon completion of the program

Admission Requirements

The student must have the following prerequisites to be considered for entrance into this program:

Admission to Arapahoe Community College
Completion of Minimum Student Competencies form
One year of documented EMT Basic or Intermediate field experience
Basic ECG Interpretation class
IV Certification
Current American Heart Association Healthcare CPR certificate
Current flu vaccination for the Fall and Spring Semesters
HEP B vaccinations (or Titer)
MMR vaccinations (2) (or Titer)
Varicella vaccination, Titer or proof of chicken pox infection
Tetanus vaccination within the last 10 years
TB Skin Test
A Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen is required for all EMS students. In the event the student background check reveals any disqualifying factors or tests positive for a prohibited substance, a student will be dismissed for the EMS program. View disqualifying events information. Please note: Criminal background checks and drug screens require a fee.
College-level Anatomy and Physiology (4 credit hours). (BIO 2101 , BIO 2102 , or BIO 1006 will meet this requirement.)

Program Requirements

Major Courses (45 credit hours)

EMS 2025 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice 3 Credits
EMS 2026 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice-Lab 2 Credits
EMS 2027 - Paramedic Special Considerations 3 Credits
EMS 2028 - Paramedic Special Considerations Lab 2 Credits
EMS 2029 - Paramedic Pharmacology 3 Credits
EMS 2030 - Paramedic Pharmacology Lab 2 Credits
EMS 2031 - Paramedic Cardiology 5 Credits
EMS 2032 - Paramedic Cardiology Lab 1 Credit
EMS 2033 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies 4 Credits
EMS 2034 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab 1 Credit
EMS 2035 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies 4 Credits
EMS 2036 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Lab 1 Credit
EMS 2037 - Paramedic Internship Preparatory 2 Credits
EMS 2080 - Paramedic Internship I 6 Credits
EMS 2081 - Paramedic Internship II 6 Credits

Total: 45 credit hours

Graduation Requirements

All courses required for this program must be completed with a “C” or better.
Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.