Paramedic

EMS Fundamentals

Paramedic Medical Principles

Advanced Patient Assessment Principles

Paramedic Cardiology

Advanced Pre-Hospital Pharmacology

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Paramedic Respiratory Management

Advanced Emergency Resuscitation

Paramedic Clinical/Field 1

Paramedic Medical Emergencies

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Paramedic Trauma

Special Patient Populations

EMS Operations

Paramedic Clinical/Field 2

Paramedic Capstone

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Waiting List

A number of our programs are transitioning to a waiting list system to prioritize in-district (Rock and Green counties) residents and in-state out of district residents. More Information

Background Check & Drug Test

A caregiver background check is required prior to beginning a clinical/practicum. Please note: drug testing will be required. There are fees associated with these tasks. For more information, please contact the program faculty and/or program advisor.

Program Entry Requirements

Students can enter the program the following ways:

• Take the Accuplacer and meet the following scores
  • Math: 272 or above
  • English: 255 or above
  • Reading: 251 or above
  • GPA of 2.6 or above
• Or completed general education courses in math, english and have a "C" grade or higher

Additional Requirements

• Acknowledgment of Risks Form
• Functional Availability Form
• Proof of current EMT or AEMT license
• Proof of current American Heart Association BLS-Provider CPR certification
• Proof of current medical/health insurance coverage 
• Proof of completion of OSHA Blood-borne Pathogens Training (e-learning course)
• Proof of Completion of HIPAA Training (e-learning course)
• Hepatitis-B vaccination series OR positive antibody titer
• MMR vaccination series OR positive antibody titer
• Varicella vaccination OR positive antibody titer
• Tdap vaccination OR booster within the past 10 years 
• Tuberculosis 2-step skin test completed within past 12 months
• Proof of Influenza vaccination administered during the current flu season (renews September 1 each year)
• Physician Signature Form
• Student Information Release Form

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be able to:

• Prepare for incident response and EMS operations
• Integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to provide appropriate patient care
• Demonstrate paramedic skills associated with established standards and procedures for a variety of patient encounters
• Communicate effectively with others
• Demonstrate professional behavior
• Meet state and national competencies listed for paramedic certification(s)