Paramedicineformerly Paramedic Technology

albanytech.eduToll Free 877.261.3113

1704 S. Slappey Blvd.Albany, GA 31701229.430.3500

241 US HWY 82 E.Cuthbert, GA 39840229.732.5280

*Diploma Core and Online Classes Only

Dougherty CountyMain Campus

Randolph County Learning Center*

Degree, Diploma & Certificate Programs

Nature of the WorkEmergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics care for the sick or injured in emergency medical settings. People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care provided by these workers. EMTs and paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities.

A 911 operator sends EMTs and paramedics to the scene of an emergency, where they often work with police and firefighters.

EmploymentEMTs and paramedics held about 248,000 jobs in 2016. The largest employers of EMTs and paramedics were as follows:

Ambulance services 48%Local government, excluding education and hospitals 28Hospitals; state, local, and private 18

The above percentages exclude volunteer EMTs and paramedics who do not receive pay.

Volunteer EMTs and paramedics share many of the same duties as paid EMTs and paramedics. They volunteer for fire departments, providers of emergency medical services, or hospitals. They may respond to only a few calls per month.

Job OutlookEmployment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Emergencies, such as car crashes, natural disasters, and acts of violence, will continue to require the skills of EMTs and paramedics. The need for volunteer EMTs and paramedics in rural areas and smaller metropolitan areas will also continue.

EarningsThe median annual wage for EMTs and paramedics was $33,380 in May 2017. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $21,880, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $56,990.

In May 2017, the median annual wages for EMTs and paramedics in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:Hospitals; state, local, and private $35,990 Local government, excluding education and hospitals $35,620 Ambulance services $30,800

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, EMTs

and Paramedics, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics. htm (visited May 10, 2018).

Program Admissions InformationHigh school diploma or GED required for admission.

Minimum Required Age: 18Minimum Test Scores: Degree Diploma

Accuplacer ScoresSentence Skills 70 60

Reading Comprehension 64 64Arithmetic N/A 40

Elementary Algebra 57 N/A

General InformationAdmissions Test

ATC uses the Accuplacer exam for measuring proficiency in reading, writing and math. An applicant must achieve minimum admissions scores on the exam as specified in the program state standards or acceptable scores on a statistically validated test such as the SAT or ACT. The program-specific entrance scores are a minimum requirement, and higher scores may be required. Reasonable accommodations are made during testing for those who need them. (The examiner should be notified prior to testing.)

Admissions Procedures• Submit a completed application with a $25 non-refundable fee. If

application is mailed, send check or money order payable to ATC. • Take the admissions test, if required.• Submit official high school transcript or GED scores if entering a

credit program.• Submit official college or university transcript for prior transfer.• The entrance exam may be waived if the student has completed

acceptable college or technical college credit, meets certain SAT, ACT, or English Language Arts (ELA) Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) scores. Refer to ATC catalog regarding applicable entrance exam waivers.

• Report for orientation and registration on specified date.

Financial AidATC offers several types of financial assistance to help qualified applicants pay for their education. Funds are available through the Federal Pell Grant, the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work-Study and the Georgia HOPE programs. Students may also receive assistance through the Job Training Partnership Act, operated by the Georgia Department of Labor, or the Veterans Educational Assistance Program, administered by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. Sufficient financial assistance is available to provide the opportunity for eligible students to attend college. Grant and scholarship programs operate on an award-year beginning in August and ending in July. Students must apply or re-apply each year to receive or continue to receive financial aid.

Albany Technical College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate of Applied Science Degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Albany Technical College.

Please refer to the catalog for more information. Information is subject to change without notice.

Albany Technical College and the Technical College System of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and offers career and technical education programs for all regardless of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member of citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This non-discrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Investment Act of 1998 (WIA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services. For Veterans Affairs, contact: Amy Lovelace, VA Representative, Albany Technical College, 1704 S. Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701, 229.430.3505 or alovelace@albanytech.edu

Albany Technical College offers additional services to students with limited English language skills or with disabilities so that they may benefit from these programs. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. For more information on Title VI, contact: Emmett Griswold Vice President for Academic Affairs, Albany Technical College, 1704 S. Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701, 229.430.3511 or egriswold@albanytech.edu

Title IX of the Education Amendments prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities and also covers employment and admission to institutions that receive federal financial assistance. For more information on Title IX, contact: Kathy Skates, Vice President of Administration, Albany Technical College, 1704 S. Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701, 229.430.3524 or kskates@albanytech.edu

In accordance with Section 504, no qualified individuals with a disability in the United States shall be excluded from, denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity that either receives Federal financial assistance or is conducted by an Executive agency or the United States Postal Service. For more information on Section 504, contact: Regina Watts, Special Needs Coordinator, Albany Technical College, 1704 S. Slappey Blvd., Albany, GA 31701, 229.430.2854 or rwatts@albanytech.edu

National Registry Psychomotor Exam – 100% - All students passed the exam on their first attempt. National Registry Cognitive Exam – 76% - 32 of 41 students taking the exam passed within the 6 attempts allowed. Job Placement – 100% of the graduating students are employed in EMS upon graduating and receiving their Georgia EMS License.

Program DescriptionThe Paramedicine degree program prepares students 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. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system. The Paramedicine degree program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today’s health services field. The Paramedic degree program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT/EMT-I 1985/AEMT levels to a paramedic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma (SOEMST) as a paramedic.

EMS Professions: EP12Diploma (42 credits)

Basic Skills (9 cr.)ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics 3PSYCH 1010 Basic Psychology 3

Occupational Courses (33 cr.)ALHS 1011 Structure & Function of the Human Body 5ALHS 1090 Medical Terminology for Allied Health 2EMSP 1110 Introduction to the EMT Profession 3

EMSP 1120EMT Assessment/Airway Management & Pharmacology

3

EMSP 1130 Medical Emergencies for the EMT 3EMSP 1140 Special Populations 3EMSP 1150 Trauma and Shock for the EMT 3

EMSP 1160 Clinical and Practical Applications for the EMT 1

EMSP 1510 Advanced Concepts for the AEMT 3EMSP 1520 Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT 3EMSP 1530 Clinical Applications for the AEMT 3

EMSP 1540Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT

3

CERTIFICATES (EMBEDDED)Emergency Medical Technician: EMJ1 (16 cr.)

EMSP 1110 Introduction to the EMT Profession 3

EMSP 1120 EMT Assessment/Airway Management and Pharmacology 3

EMSP 1130 Medical Emergencies for the EMT 3EMSP 1140 Special Populations 3EMSP 1150 Trauma and Shock for the EMT 3

EMSP 1160Clinical and Practical Applications for the EMT

1

Advanced Emergency Medical Technician: EMH1 (EMJ1 Required as a Prerequisite)

(16 cr.)

EMSP 1510 Advanced Concepts for the AEMT 3EMSP 1520 Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT 3EMSP 1530 Clinical Applications for the AEMT 3

EMSP 1540Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT

3

Paramedicine: PT13Degree (67 credits)

General Education Core (15 cr.)Area I Language Arts/Communications

ENGL 1101 Composition & Rhetoric 3Area II Social/Behavior Sciences

PSYC 1101 Intro to Psychology 3Area III Natural Sciences/Mathematics

MATH 1111 College Algebra 3Area IV Humanities/Fine Arts

HUMN 1101 Humanities 3Program-Specific General Education Courses

SOCI 1101 Introduction to Sociology 3Non-General Education Courses (8 cr.)

BIOL 2113 Anatomy and Physiology I 3BIOL 2113L Anatomy and Physiology Lab I 1BIOL 2114 Anatomy and Physiology II 3BIOL 2114L Anatomy and Physiology Lab II 1

Occupational Courses (44 cr.)EMSP 2110 Foundations of Paramedicine 3

EMSP 2120Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics

3

EMSP 2130 Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics 3

EMSP 2140 Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts 4

EMSP 2310 Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care 3

EMSP 2320 Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care 5EMSP 2330 Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care 4

EMSP 2340 Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations 4

EMSP 2510 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I 2EMSP 2520 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II 2EMSP 2530 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III 2EMSP 2540 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV 1EMSP 2550 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V 1EMSP 2560 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI 1EMSP 2570 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII 1EMSP 2710 Field Internship for the Paramedic 2EMSP 2720 Practical Applications for the Paramedic 3COMP 1000 Introduction to Microcomputers 3

Paramedicine: PT12Diploma (58 credits)

Basic Skills (9 cr.)ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics 3PSYCH 1010 Basic Psychology 3

Occupational Courses (44 cr.)ALHS 1011 Structure & Function of the Human Body 5

EMSP 2110 Foundations of Paramedicine 3

EMSP 2120Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics

3

EMSP 2130Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics

3

EMSP 2140 Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts 4

EMSP 2310Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care

3

EMSP 2320 Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care 5

EMSP 2330 Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care 4

EMSP 2340Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations

4

EMSP 2510 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I 2EMSP 2520 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II 2EMSP 2530 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III 2EMSP 2540 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV 1EMSP 2550 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V 1EMSP 2560 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI 1EMSP 2570 Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII 1EMSP 2710 Field Internship for the Paramedic 2EMSP 2720 Practical Applications for the Paramedic 3

The Paramedicine degree and diploma programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

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 (CAAHEP) 25400 U.S. Hwy 19 North, Suite 158 Clearwater, Florida 33763

Phone: 727-210-2350 www.caahep.org.

Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP)

8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 Rowlett, Texas 75088 Phone: 214-703-8445 Fax: 214-703-8992 http://www.coaemsp.org

Program Goal: 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.