Paramedic
- Certificate
- Department of Public Safety Training Center
Take the first step toward a career as a medical first responder with MCC’s Paramedic Certificate program
Our Paramedic Certificate program prepares you for a career where you are part of a life-saving team. Upon completion, it also prepares you for your next key step: admission to the New York State Health Department examinations for certification as a paramedic. Once you become state certified you’ll be eligible for entry level positions in the field or to apply for admission in MCC’s highly regarded Paramedic associate degree program and more career advancement opportunities.
Depending on your qualifications, your career title could be:
- Paramedic Trainee
- Paramedic/EMT
- Paramedic-First Responder
- Security Guard-EMT
Prepare for certification with the training you need
Our Paramedic Certificate course sequence provides classroom, hands-on skill development, hospital clinical experience and field internship experiences. This program includes only the courses and training required for admission into the New York state Department of Health Paramedic certification exams. MCC’s Paramedic Certificate program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org)
Our graduates work for employers such as:
- AMR (American Medical Response)
- Monroe Ambulance
- Gates Ambulance
- CHS Mobile Integrated Healthcare
- Mercy Flight Central
Get in touch with Monroe Community College’s admissions office to learn more about the opportunities you can create with a Paramedic Certificate. Contact us at (585) 292-2200 or admissions@soadonefnet.com.
PARAMEDIC
Certificate Program
Department:Public Safety Training Center
School(s): Applied Sciences & Technologies
MCC Program Code: EM05
Description
The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is 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. The program is broken down into four quarters intended to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains. The courses will cover anatomy/physiology, advanced airway management, and pharmacology/medication administration.
Program Learning Outcomes
1) Perform a comprehensive patient assessment
2) Deliver medications according to protocols
3) Deliver life-saving interventions according to protocols
4) Manage patient care while providing safe transportation to appropriate medical facilities
5) Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, which could include: patients, families/friends, or other public safety and medical professionals
6) Apply knowledge acquired from the program's general education requirements in a variety of non-clinical roles such as management, education, etc.
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
High School diploma. EMT certification (1 year minimum). Competitive admission - please contact the EMS Department at 585-753-3712 regarding current admissions criteria.
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Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| FIRST SEMESTER - 21.5 Credit Hours |  |
| EMS 201 Introduction to Paramedicine | 9 |
| EMS 251 Paramedic Clinical and Field Experience I | 1 |
| EMS 202 Medical Care in Paramedicine | 8.5 |
| EMS 252 Paramedic Clinical and Field Experience II | 3 |
| Total | 21.5 |
| |
| SECOND SEMESTER - 22 Credit Hours | |
| EMS 203 Advanced Trauma Issues in Paramedicine | 8 |
| EMS 253 Paramedic Clinical and Field Experience III | 4 |
| EMS 204 Operational Delivery of Paramedic Care | 6 |
| EMS 254 Paramedic Clinical and Field Experience IV | 4 |
| Total | 22 |
| |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 43.5 |
* Offered at the Public Safety Training Center.