C2.5109B (42 credits) Paramedic Certificate
The Paramedic certificate is a combination of classroom, laboratory, and hands on learning experiences offered through hospital and on-ambulance clinicals. The certificate is designed to be completed in 12 months. Upon successful completion of the prescribed courses, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic written and psychomotor skills examination.
The WNCC Paramedic program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This is not a CAAHEP accreditation status; it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards. The Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take NREMT’s paramedic credentialing examinations. However, it is not a guarantee of eventual accreditation.
The CoAEMSP Executive Office can be contacted at 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088 or by calling 214-703-8445 or at coaemsp.org.
Program Outcomes
At the conclusion of the Paramedic certificate program and successful national certification, student will be able to apply the information and training received to:
- Execute the role of the entry-level paramedic in a manner consistent with ethical principles and legal requirements.
- Communicate effectively with patients, family members, and other members of the health care system.
- Integrate current evidence-based protocols into emergency medical services practices.
- Properly manage medical and traumatic emergencies in clinical and field settings.
- Provide competent leadership in complex emergency settings, including ground and air ambulance operations, multiple casualty incidents, hazardous materials, crime scenes, terrorist attacks, and rural settings.
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