Intensive Care Paramedic Technician
Program Description
From the Catalog
As the most highly trained pre-hospital emergency care provider in the EMS field, the paramedic accepts the challenging responsibility for patient care. A willingness to accept this challenge and direct others to carry out treatment plans is the first step in becoming a paramedic. Paramedicine is a relatively young field with a wide range of employment opportunities, including ambulance services, fire departments, police departments, hospitals, helicopter services and educational institutions. A paramedic student can earn either a Diploma or an A.A.S. Degree. The program is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professionals.
Program Core Competencies
As a result of completing this program, the student will be able to:
- Conduct assessment to determine differential diagnosis, and provide treatment for patients in pre-hospital/hospital settings
- Demonstrate technical competence in performing paramedic skills.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in interaction with patients, families, and other healthcare team members.
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt, anticipate, and accommodate changing circumstance.
- Demonstrate environmental and cultural understanding in delivery of paramedic care.
- Measure and evaluate personal performance of paramedic responsibilities.