Paramedic - Cuyahoga Community College

Paramedic from Cuyahoga Community College is a Campus Certificate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Paramedic program is designed for Emergency Medical Technicians interested in pursuing Paramedic certification. It prepares students to advance their career with ambulance and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). As many EMS services are a component of fire departments, it is also important for those pursuing a career as a firefighter. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to take the National Registry of EMT Paramedic examination. Successful completion of this examination is necessary for State of Ohio Paramedic certification. A criminal background check must be completed through a program approved source prior to participation in clinical or field experiences. This program is designed to prepare students to demonstrate the following program outcomes: 1. Use correct medical terminology when communicating with healthcare professionals regarding patient conditions and to completely and accurately document patient care information that meets federal, state and organizational requirements. 2. Exhibit professional, ethical and compassionate behavior when interacting with diverse groups of patients and their families, healthcare professionals, and community members. 3. Use patient assessment skills to identify mechanism of injury or nature of illness to determine therapeutic modalities for the medical and trauma patient and establish the priority of interventions needed to improve the patient' outcome within Paramedic's scope of practice. 4. Demonstrate skill proficiency in pre-hospital assessments and treatments using advanced medical techniques and equipment available within the Paramedic's scope of practice. 5. Identify current and potential hazards and perform duties maintaining a safe work environment for themselves, co-workers, patients and bystanders. 6. Use tactical management, critical thinking and ethical decision making skills to lead and operate an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Unit. 7. Identify stress within myself and co-workers and use appropriate stress management techniques to ensure physical and emotional health. 8. Prepared to sit for the National Registry of EMTs Paramedic Certification Exam. View more details on Cuyahoga Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.