Paramedic Certificate

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Overview

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Program Description

Certificate programs are for individuals who have an interest in emergency medical services or who are interested in advancing their level of certification. Students may obtain certificates of completion from Weatherford College after completion of the EMT Basic, EMT Intermediate, and Paramedic Certification levels. Graduates are eligible for state certification by successfully completing a written examination administered by the Texas Department of Health.

Degree

Certificate Level 2

CIP Code

51.0904

Program Requirements

First Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
EMSP 1438	Introduction to Advanced Practice	4
EMSP 1456	Patient Assessment and Airway Management	4
EMSP 1455	Trauma Management	4
EMSP 2360	Clinical 1- Emergency Medical EMT Paramedic	3
Sub-Total Credits		15

Second Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
EMSP 2306	Emergency Pharmacology	3
EMSP 2534	Medical Emergencies	5
EMSP 2444	Cardiology	4
EMSP 2261	Clinical 2- Emergency Medical EMT Paramedic	2
Sub-Total Credits		14

Third Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
EMSP 2430	Special Populations	4
EMSP 2305	EMS Operations	3
EMSP 2162	Clinical 3- Emergency Medical EMT Paramedic	1
EMSP 2243	Assessment Based Management	2
EMSP 2264	Practicum (FIELD Experience) Emergency Medical EMT Paramedic	2
Sub-Total Credits		12
Total Credits		41

Note: Admission requires a separate application packet with outlined required steps to be accepted into the program.