Paramedicine Degree (PT13)
The Paramedicine applied associate in science 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. Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may seek employment in a variety of settings including fire departments, hospitals, ambulance services, local government and in a number of industries.
Program Requirements
Applicants must hold current certification and/or licensure as an: EMT I/99 or AEMT.
Accreditation Status
The Paramedic program at West GA Technical College has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status CoAEMSP Policies and Procedures for Programs Approved by the CoAEMSP Board of Directors November 6, 2020 signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation.
Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the NREMT's Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 67 credit hours
Curriculum
General Core Courses
Area I requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include ENGL 1101)
Area II requirements (minimum 3 hours)
Area III requirements (minimum 3 hours; must include MATH 1111)
Area IV requirements (minimum 3 hours)
Additional 3 hours from Area I, II, III, OR IV
Occupational Courses
| BIOL 2113 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2113L | Anatomy & Physiology Lab I | 1 |
| BIOL 2114 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2114L | Anatomy & Physiology Lab II | 1 |
| EMSP 2110 | Foundations of Paramedicine | 3 |
| EMSP 2120 | Applications 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 | 5 |
| EMSP 2330 | Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care | 4 |
| EMSP 2340 | Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations | 4 |
| EMSP 2510 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic I | 2 |
| EMSP 2520 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic II | 2 |
| EMSP 2530 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic III | 2 |
| EMSP 2540 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic IV | 1 |
| EMSP 2550 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic V | 1 |
| EMSP 2560 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic VI | 1 |
| EMSP 2570 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic VII | 1 |
| EMSP 2710 | Field Internship for the Paramedic | 2 |
| EMSP 2720 | Practical Applications for the Paramedic | 3 |