PT12 Paramedicine, Diploma
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
3 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
57 |
Program Description
The Paramedicine diploma program provides students for a dynamic and advanced role within the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) profession. This program will provide students will the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation and function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight as a Paramedic. This program combines rigorous academic coursework with extensive hands-on training to develop the clinical, technical and decision-making skills necessary for effective emergency response. Students will learn to assess patients, administer medications, perform advanced airway management and use life-saving equipment under the guidance of experienced instructors and medical professionals.
Note: Criminal background checks and drug screens are required by licensing agencies and clinical affiliates.
Program Outcomes Data
https://www.sctech.edu/programs/program-outcomes-data-sctc-paramedic-program/
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Applicants who do not meet the regular admission requirements and are classified as learning support or provisional status must take the prescribed learning support courses prior to registering for any of the EMSP courses or general core courses.
Students applying for admission to the Paramedicine diploma or degree programs must have a current EMT, EMT-I, or AEMT certification or licensure. Students with EMT or EMT-I certification/licensure will be updated on the advanced EMT modules in the first-term courses.
Students may be required to complete secondary evaluations of general education competency and/or career-oriented personality traits for purposes of evaluating the predictability of such instruments for success in the EMS related programs.
Students must attend a mandatory program orientation prior to registering for classes.
Prospective students wishing to transfer from another technical college, or returning students who have been away from the program for more than two years, must complete a competency exam for each EMSP course transferred or carried forward. Students who have been inactive from a program for more than five years will need to complete the entire complement of EMSP courses unless they are currently licensed as paramedics.
Students with other allied health credentials may receive experiential credit for some course work following a verification of competency. The amount of experiential credit may not exceed that allowed by the College. The limit in experiential credit does not apply to currently licensed paramedics seeking degree completion as described above.
The College accepts credit from the College Board's College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). A grade of EXP is assigned for awarded CLEP credit. Quality points are not awarded for CLEP, therefore, courses with CLEP credit are not calculated into the GPA during the competitive admissions process.
Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks
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Background/Drug Screening
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$78.00+
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Uniforms
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$100.00
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NREMT Practical Exam
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$160.00
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NREMT Cognitive Exam
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$70.00
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ACEMAPP
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$45.00
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Public Safety Employment Awareness Statement
A criminal history will not hinder a student from receiving a certificate, diploma, or degree in a Public Safety program from Southern Crescent Technical College; however, a student with a criminal background may be denied employment in the public safety field.
The Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedicine Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 – 113th St. N., #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Main: (727) 210-2350
http://www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
Main: (214) 703-8445
Fax: (214) 703-8992
http://www.coaemsp.org
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Contact Us
Donald Musgrave, Program Coordinator
Email:
donald.musgrave@sctech.edu
Phone: 770.467.6042
Program Courses
Required
Note: All EMSP courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Students must complete all clinical requirements before field internships may be scheduled and prior to completion of the EMSP 2206 final exit exam. Completion of field internships that are delayed by more than one term following completion of the final exit must repeat an evaluation of continued competency prior to being cleared for National Registry testing.