Paramedicine (PT12) Diploma

Program Description:

The Paramedicine diploma program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system. The Paramedicine diploma program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today’s health services field. The Paramedic diploma program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT/EMT-I 1985/AEMT levels to a paramedic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to apply to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma (SOEMST) as a paramedic.

The Paramedicine Diploma program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) since March 2012. Continued accreditation was received in September 2016.

It is the policy of the Paramedicine Diploma program at GNTC to not offer Advanced Placement options.

Program Outcomes

Entrance Date:

Any term for Pre-occupational courses. Summer Semester for occupational courses, and as needed.

Entrance Requirements:

Other:

1. Criminal background checks are required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.
2. Hold a valid driver’s license.
3. Complete EMS program application.
4. To enter into the Paramedic Program, all candidates must be a licensed or certified EMT I-99, AEMT, or an EMT I-85 who has upgraded through the AEMT modules and practical portion.

Note: Paramedic students are required to purchase liability insurance. Current cost is $51.00.

Note: Students will be required to purchase mandatory uniform and minimal supplies for the EMS program.

Program Final Exit point:

Graduates are eligible to apply for the National Registry practical and written examinations. Graduates are also eligible to apply for state licensure (with appropriate requirements) and employment as a Paramedic.

Pre-Occupational Curriculum (14 Credit Hours)

Occupational Curriculum (44 Credit Hours)