Intensive Care Paramedic Technician - South Central College

Intensive Care Paramedic Technician from South Central College is a Campus Certificate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description As the most highly trained pre-hospital emergency care provider in the EMS field, the paramedic accepts the challenging responsibility for patient care. A willingness to accept this challenge and direct others to carry out treatment plans is the first step in becoming a paramedic. Paramedicine is a relatively young field with a wide range of employment opportunities, including ambulance services, fire departments, police departments, hospitals, helicopter services and educational institutions. A paramedic student can earn either a Diploma or an A.A.S. Degree. The program is fully accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professionals. Program Core Competencies 1. Conduct assessment to determine differential diagnosis, and provide treatment for patients in pre-hospital/hospital settings 2. Demonstrate technical competence in performing paramedic skills. 3. Demonstrate effective communication skills in interaction with patients, families, and other healthcare team members. 4. Demonstrate the ability to adapt, anticipate, and accommodate changing circumstance. 5. Demonstrate environmental and cultural understanding in delivery of paramedic care. 6. Measure and evaluate personal performance of paramedic responsibilities. View more details on South Central College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.