EMT - Paramedic - Butte College

EMT - Paramedic from Butte College is a Campus Associate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Paramedic program is designed to prepare the student to become a licensed paramedic in the State of California. It meets all California requirements and is approved by Nor Cal EMS. The program is also accredited by the Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). Licensure examinations may be taken upon completion of the two-semester program. To be successful in this program, the student must be able to work with a wide variety of people, have a good knowledge of anatomy and physiology, have good math and English skills, be able to adapt to new situations, and be in good physical condition. It is also recommended that the student have experience as an Emergency Medical Technician , a medical corpsman, or have a background in other emergency medical services. Students who are still in high school and are considering a career as a paramedic should take courses in mathematics, anatomy, physiology, and first aid. Career Opportunities Working under the supervision of physicians and nurses, students who successfully complete the program will be able to evaluate and treat a wide variety of medical and trauma emergencies in the pre-hospital setting. They will be able to administer medications, start intravenous lines, interpret EKG rhythm strips, defibrillate patients in cardiac arrest, and administer many other advanced life support procedures. Employment opportunities for licensed paramedics are available within the State of California. These opportunities are expected to continue in the foreseeable future. View more details on Butte College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.