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Submitter's Information

Name

Daniel Alvarado

Title

Academic Resources Specialist

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

College of the Sequoias

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Jonna Schengel

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Certificate of Achievement in Paramedicine

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Paramedic (125100)

Projected Start Date

01/10/25

Catalog Description

The Paramedic program is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Paramedic. It is an intense, full-time program consisting of lectures, skills lab, clinical practice, and field internship. Students must possess a current CPR-Health Care Provider Card and are also recommended to have a current EMT license and six-months of recent work experience.

Enrollment Completer Projections
Course Number Course TitleRequired / ElectivesAnnual Number of Sections (Yr 1)Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 1)Annual Number of Sections (Yr 2)Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 2)
PM 230 Paramedic PreparationRequired124124
PM 201 Paramedic TheoryRequired124124
PM 202 Paramedic ClinicalRequired124124
PM 203 Paramedic Field InternshipRequired124124
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117

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate entry-level skills for a variety of roles at the entry-level as a Paramedic.
  • Demonstrate sufficient preparation to pass the NREMT-P.
  • Apply skills in didactic, psycho-motor, and affective domains needed to perform the duties as a Paramedic in the community.
  • Complete the Paramedic National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced Level Paramedic Exam preparation.
  • Demonstrate competent intellectual, hands-on, and professional skills to provide Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic level services.
  • Adhere to professional behaviors set by the Paramedic Program Code of Ethics.
  • Demonstrate patient safety at all times.
  • Achieve a successful transition to employment as a Paramedic.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

37

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Program Requirements 

Course List
CodeTitleUnits
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES6
HLTH 406CPR for Health Care Providers0
EMT 251Emergency Medical Technician B6
+
REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES37
PM 230Paramedic Preparation7
PM 201Paramedic Theory16
PM 202Paramedic Clinical Experience4
PM 203Paramedic Field Internship10
=
TOTAL37

The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. 

Program Requirements

Program Requirements 

Course List
CodeTitleUnits
REQUIRED CERTIFICATE COURSES37
PM 230Paramedic Preparation7
PM 201Paramedic Theory16
PM 202Paramedic Clinical Experience4
PM 203Paramedic Field Internship10
=
TOTAL37

The Certificate of Achievement requirements include completion of the certificate courses with a “C” or better grade in each course. 

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Submission Details

Published at

10/17/24 - 08:37 AM

Last edited at

10/18/24 - 01:13 PM by Daniel Alvarado

Status

Recommended

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