Program Description
The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the basic EMT level to paramedic. Graduates are prepared to take the state written exam administered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Program requirements meet Georgia Department of Human Resources and the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners guidelines for training programs for paramedics.

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Length of Program
Five quarters

Entrance Date
See Admission Office for acceptance period.

Entrance Requirements
OTC Placement Exam

Age
18 years of age or older

Education
High School Diploma or GED

Advisor
An advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. A program advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Salary Range
$27,600-$40,000

Job Market
Employment opportunities exist in public and private Emergency Medical Services, hospitals, fire departments, and major industry.

Personal Traits Required
Six months experience as EMT

Diploma Curriculum

Course		Title		Credit Hours
1st Quarter
ENG 101		English		5
MAT 101		General Mathematics		5
AHS 101		Anatomy and Physiology		5
SCT 100		Introduction to Microcomputers		3
2nd Quarter
EMS 126		Introduction to the Paramedic Profession		3
EMS 127		Patient Assessment		4
EMS 128		Applied Physiology and Pathophysiology		3
EMS 129		Pharmacology		4
EMS 132		Cardiology		5
3rd Quarter
EMS 130		Respiratory Function and Management		5
EMS 133		Cardiology II		5
EMS 134		Medical Emergencies		4
4th Quarter
EMS 131		Trauma		5
EMS 135		Maternal/Pediatrics Emergencies		5
EMS 200		Clinical Application of Advanced Emergency Care I		5
5th Quarter
EMS 136		Special Patients		2
EMS 200		Clinical Application of Advanced Emergency Care II		5
EMS 201		Summative Evaluations		5
		Total Hours Required		78