Certificate - Paramedic 

Area of Study: Emergency Medical Technology 
Degree/Certificate: Short Term Certificate 
Program Description

This program is designed for Emergency Medical Technicians interested in pursuing Paramedic certification. It prepares students to advance their career with ambulance and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). As many EMS services are a component of fire departments, it is also important for those pursuing a career as a firefighter. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT Paramedic examination. Successful completion of this examination is necessary for State of Ohio Paramedic certification. A criminal background check must be completed through a program approved source prior to participation in clinical or field experiences.

This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes:
Paramedic Short Term Certificate Outcomes.pdf

Program Requirements

  Suggested Semester Sequence

 

Summer Semester   Credits 

EMT-1400

Paramedic Success  (1)

4

Total

4

 

First Semester   Credits 

EMT-2330

Paramedic Theory I  (2)

6

EMT-2340

Paramedic Theory II  (2)

6

 

Total

12

 
 
 
First Semester   Credits 

EMT-2350

Paramedic Theory III  (2)

6

EMT-2360

Paramedic Theory IV  (2)

6

 

Total

12

 
 
 
 
Program Total Credits

 

28

 
 
 
Notes 

(1)   BIO-2330 and BIO-2340 will be accepted in place of EMT-1400.

*  BIO-2330 and BIO-2340 required for the AAS in Emergency Medical Technology. 

(2)   Consecutive eight week course.

 
Program Outcome