Paramedic, Certificate - PMD7
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Paramedic Certificate is designed for students currently working in the fire/rescue field who are certified as either South Carolina EMT or National Registry EMT. This certificate can be completed in three semesters with a total of 40 credit hours. Upon completion of this certificate program, students will be eligible to take the National Registry Paramedic Exam.
Admission: Acceptance into Piedmont Technical College’s Paramedic Certificate program is competitive and requires a secondary application to begin fall semester. See the college calendar or website for application dates.
To become eligible for entry into the Paramedic major studies coursework, applicants must complete the following:
- Complete the following courses (minimum "C" required):
Course List Courses Course Title Credit Hours BIO 112 Basic Anatomy and Physiology 4 - Good academic standing at the college.
Students are required to maintain a current American Heart Association “Basic Life Support” certification throughout the major studies courses.
Requirements
| Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Course Information | ||
| BIO 112 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| EMS 113 | Advanced Management of the Trauma Patient | 1 |
| EMS 116 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support | 1 |
| EMS 117 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support | 1 |
| EMS 118 | Advanced Medical Life Support | 1 |
| EMS 119 | Emergency Medical Service Operations | 2 |
| EMS 150 | Introduction to Advanced Care | 5 |
| EMS 223 | Paramedic Clinical I | 2 |
| EMS 224 | Paramedic Clinical II | 2 |
| EMS 230 | Advanced Emergency Medical Care I | 5 |
| EMS 238 | Paramedic Ambulance Field Experience I | 3 |
| EMS 240 | Advanced Emergency Medical Care II | 5 |
| EMS 241 | Paramedic Clinical III | 2 |
| EMS 248 | Paramedic Ambulance Field Experience II | 2 |
| EMS 272 | Paramedic Capstone | 4 |
| Subtotal | 40 | |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
Graduation Plan
Acceptance into Piedmont Technical College’s Paramedic Certificate program is competitive and requires a secondary application to begin fall semester. The program ready course requirement can be taken in the Fall or Spring term prior to program admission.
Fall Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| BIO 112 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| EMS 118 | Advanced Medical Life Support | 1 |
| EMS 119 | Emergency Medical Service Operations | 2 |
| EMS 150 | Introduction to Advanced Care | 5 |
| EMS 223 | Paramedic Clinical I | 2 |
| EMS 238 | Paramedic Ambulance Field Experience I | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EMS 116 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support | 1 |
| EMS 117 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support | 1 |
| EMS 224 | Paramedic Clinical II | 2 |
| EMS 230 | Advanced Emergency Medical Care I | 5 |
| EMS 248 | Paramedic Ambulance Field Experience II | 2 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EMS 113 | Advanced Management of the Trauma Patient | 1 |
| EMS 240 | Advanced Emergency Medical Care II | 5 |
| EMS 241 | Paramedic Clinical III | 2 |
| EMS 272 | Paramedic Capstone | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
Spring Start
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Hours | |
| BIO 112 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| Hours | 4 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| EMS 118 | Advanced Medical Life Support | 1 |
| EMS 119 | Emergency Medical Service Operations | 2 |
| EMS 150 | Introduction to Advanced Care | 5 |
| EMS 223 | Paramedic Clinical I | 2 |
| EMS 238 | Paramedic Ambulance Field Experience I | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| EMS 116 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support Advanced Cardiac Life Support | 1 |
| EMS 117 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support | 1 |
| EMS 224 | Paramedic Clinical II | 2 |
| EMS 230 | Advanced Emergency Medical Care I | 5 |
| EMS 248 | Paramedic Ambulance Field Experience II | 2 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EMS 113 | Advanced Management of the Trauma Patient | 1 |
| EMS 240 | Advanced Emergency Medical Care II | 5 |
| EMS 241 | Paramedic Clinical III | 2 |
| EMS 272 | Paramedic Capstone | 4 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
Application Process
This is a limited enrollment program that has special admissions requirements. These requirements must be completed before you can be accepted.
If you are a new student, there are three key steps to complete before entering the program:
- Step 1: Apply to the college and complete the enrollment process
- Step 2: Take the necessary courses and testing (if required) to become Program-Ready
- Step 3: Apply to the program
Are you Program-Ready?
Before applying for program entry, be sure you meet the requirements for acceptance. Start by connecting with an advisor and review program requirements.
We've also provided the resources below to assist you with the program acceptance process.
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheets are designed for students and advisors to review program-specific requirements and program application procedures. Please make an appointment with your advisor to discuss your academic goals and progress, and to develop your individualized degree plan.
Application Worksheet
The application worksheet is used to calculate points toward competitive program entry.
Health Care FAQ
We strongly recommend that students review the Health Care Division FAQ to be fully aware of our program entry requirements.
Apply to the Program
Once you’ve taken the necessary steps to become program ready, it’s time to apply to the program.
Applications are accepted for the fall entry into college healthcare programs on the following schedule:
- Application Dates - May 1-16
- Notification of Program Acceptance Emails Sent - Mid June*
Program applications must be submitted during the scheduled dates for this program to be considered.
Note: If you haven't already done so, you must apply to the college before completing the program application.
Complete The Program Application
* Students accepted into any Healthcare program will be required to attend a program orientation. Accepted students will NOT be excused from attending this mandatory orientation.
Current Student Program Resources
Paramedic Handbook
Health Care Division Handbook
This handbook is designed to be utilized in conjunction with the PTC Academic Catalog, PTC Student Calendar and Handbook and PTC Health Care webpages. Please refer to them for additional information.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Paramedic Certificate is to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend, apply, and evaluate information relative to the role of an entry level Paramedic.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all of the skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level Paramedic.
- Apply behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations of an entry-level paramedic.
- Comprehend basic EMS (Emergency Medical Services) knowledge necessary to function in a healthcare setting.
Accreditation Information
The Piedmont Technical College EMT-Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
www.caahep.org
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Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
Program Outcomes
No graduates during the 2019 reporting year.
Paramedic Program Outcomes 2020
Paramedic Program Outcomes 2021