Paramedic:
This 900 hour Paramedic program prepares learners to provide advanced emergency medical care for critically ill and injured emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. The Paramedic learner possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation as well as functions as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance and link the care of patients from the scene into the health care system. The Paramedic program prepares learners for employment in paramedic positions in today's health services field. The Paramedic program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.
· Our program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT/EMT-Intermediate/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 examinations 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.
· High School Diploma/GED required prior to graduation
· Criminal background checks and drug screens are required by licensing agencies and clinical affiliates.
· Public Safety Employment Awareness Statement:
A criminal history will not hinder a student from participating in the paramedic program at Hippocrates EMS Academy; however, clinical affiliates may refuse a student's participation in clinical rotations thus hindering successful completion of the program and a student with a criminal background may be denied employment in the Public Safety field.
* Paramedic program Costs = $3,500 + books (Financial Payment Plans Available).
· Our program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT/EMT-Intermediate/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 examinations 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.
· High School Diploma/GED required prior to graduation
· Criminal background checks and drug screens are required by licensing agencies and clinical affiliates.
· Public Safety Employment Awareness Statement:
A criminal history will not hinder a student from participating in the paramedic program at Hippocrates EMS Academy; however, clinical affiliates may refuse a student's participation in clinical rotations thus hindering successful completion of the program and a student with a criminal background may be denied employment in the Public Safety field.
* Paramedic program Costs = $3,500 + books (Financial Payment Plans Available).
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