Emergency Medical Services - James A Rhodes State College

Emergency Medical Services from James A Rhodes State College is a Campus Associate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Emergency Medical Services As important members of the healthcare team, paramedics perform a wide variety of functions both on and off the streets. The professional paramedic is qualified by education and certification to provide pre-hospital care under the supervision of a medical director. In addition, the paramedic may also hold administrative duties within his/her organization. Students seeking the Associate Degree in the EMS Program have two options. The first, the Traditional Program, offers students the necessary classroom and ?hands-on? training needed to become Ohio certified paramedics. Students who have an EMT-B certificate will need to take this option. Additionally, students will take advantage of alternate format courses offered through Rhodes State's Center for Distance Education. The second option is for current paramedics and offered solely through Rhodes State's Center for Distance Education. This is for students who cannot fit traditionally-delivered courses into their active lives but want to pursue a college degree. Students will complete coursework via videotape, Internet, and other media. Instructors are available by telephone or during office hours on campus to assist students. Program Goals: The student will demonstrate the ability to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient. The student will apply knowledge and skills necessary to treat a variety of patients in many different environments. The student will adhere to the ethical and professional standards that govern the EMS profession. The student will demonstrate effective communication skills with empathy and compassion. The student will systematically collect and analyze patient data to effectively treat mechanism of injury or nature of illness. View more details on James A Rhodes State College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.