Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Course Description:

This course is designed for a licensed EMT interested in becoming a Paramedic. Emphasis will be placed on improving current methods and knowledge of pre-hospital care. Additionally, the student will be given advanced knowledge in respiratory, cardiovascular and drug therapy. This program is competency based. To achieve this, didactic hours and clinical hours will be evenly divided. Approximate total hours are 1000-1200. Class length is approximately 14 months. This program and sponsor have been approved by the MDCH.

Course Admission Criteria:

Students applying for the EMT program entry must have:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• A valid drivers license
• No Felony Convictions
• Hepatitis B vaccination and a current TB test
• Math/Reading testing is provided by MMR at www.emstesting.com.
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella records

Course Completion:

A certificate of course completion, National Registry exam application, exam reservation form, and necessary information for licensure will be issued to those successfully completing all components of the EMT course and paying in full all course fees. Course completion rosters will be submitted to MDCH.

Program Fee: $4,500 (does not include textbooks)/$1,500 Deposit

Technology Fee: $100

Course Schedule

EMT-P Syllabus