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The specialization and advanced education and training in the care and transport of the critically ill and injured can mean the difference between life and death.
Graduates of the Intensive Care Paramedic Associate of Applied Science degree program will be qualified and skilled professionals in the field of Emergency Medical Services as Paramedics. The Paramedic (EMT-P) is a person who works in the exciting, expanding field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This degree incorporates theoretical knowledge with extensive hands on, clinical application and experience. The specialization and advanced education and training in the care and transport of the critically ill and injured can mean the difference between life and death. Intensive Care Paramedic A.A.S. degree graduates typically have more employment opportunities as well as enhanced potential for upward progression in the career of pre-hospital care.
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The program is accredited by the MN Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) in cooperation with the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoAEMSP).
Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
1. Minnesota Department of Human Services Licensing Division Background Study must be completed upon program entry and annually thereafter. Evidence of approval to provide healthcare must be on file prior to entering EMTP1130 which is only offered in the fall semester.
2. Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider level CPR certification is required by the end of the first week of the EMTB1100 course.
3. Current Minnesota Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) certification is a prerequisite for EMTP1140, EMTP1144, and EMTP1130 (or currently enrolled in EMTB1100).
4. All required courses for the program must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
5. Immunization and health screening data must be submitted on the College's Health Screening Form prior to enrollment in EMTP1130.
6. EMTP1140 and EMTP1144 require the course application form to be completed and submitted to the program director in order to reserve a seat in the courses. The cover letter explains the application process.
Required Courses |
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| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EMTB 1100 | Emergency Med Tech Basic | 4 credits |
| EMTP 1130 | BLS Ambulance Clinical | 1 credits |
| EMTP 1140 | Paramedic II | 4 credits |
| EMTP 1144 | Paramedic Skills | 4 credits |
| EMTP 1160 | Critical Care Clinical | 2 credits |
| EMTP 1170 | Support Services Clinical | 1 credits |
| EMTP 1180 | ALS Ambulance Clinical | 4 credits |
| EMTP 2202 | Paramedic III | 4 credits |
| EMTP 2212 | EMS Hazardous Materials | 1 credits |
| EMTP 2230 | ACLS | 1 credits |
| EMTP 2232 | PHTLS | 1 credits |
| EMTP 2234 | Pediatric Adv Life Suppor | 1 credits |
| EMTP 2240 | Emergency Room Clinical | 3 credits |
| EMTP 2250 | Acute Care Clinical | 3 credits |
| EMTP 2260 | Paramedic Internship | 6 credits |
| HLTH 2002 | Pharmacology | 2 credits |
| HLTH 2208 | Pathophysiology | 3 credits |
| BIOL 2252 | Anatomy & Phys I | 3 credits |
| BIOL 2254 | Anatomy & Phys II | 3 credits |
| ENGL 1111 | Composition I | 3 credits |
| ENGL 2207 | Technical Writing | 3 credits |
| MATH 1110 | College Algebra | 3 credits |
| TOTAL CREDITS: | 60 credits | |
1. Student will complete all assigned tasks and duties in a manner consistent with the roles and responsibilities of a Paramedic within an EMS system.
2. Student will demonstrate professional behaviors and attitudes expected by employers and the paramedic profession.
3. Student will complete all assigned tasks and duties within the expected legal and ethical parameters of a professional paramedic.
4. Student will demonstrate entry-level competencies of assessment and management of diverse patients.
5. Student will apply the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to assess and manage diverse patients.
6. Student will safely manage the scene of an emergency, demonstrating behaviors conducive to effective teamwork.
7. Student will communicate effectively with all healthcare providers and patients with respect for diversity of culture, age and gender.
8. Student will be a competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains, with or without exit points at the Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate and/or Emergency Medical Technician-Basic, and/or First Responder levels.
Counselors are available in the Career Center to assist with career advising, job search resources, employer connections, occupational descriptions, employment outlook, earnings, education/training requirements and sources.
The employment outlook for emergency medical technicians in the state of Minnesota from 2009 to 2019 is 18.3%, a well above average growth percentage.
