Paramedic Studies - Goodwin College

Paramedic Studies from Goodwin College is a Campus Certificate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The primary objective of the Paramedic certificate program is to prepare students to sit for licensure as a paramedic in the state of Connecticut. Providers will learn to perform a comprehensive evaluation of that patient's condition and apply life-saving care, as necessary. The student will be exposed to a wide variety of victim situations, including direct patient care in local hospitals and on emergency vehicles. This program follows the National Standard Paramedic Curriculum published by the Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The program utilizes state of the art technology for a perfect blend of classroom, laboratory, clinical and field education. Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible to take the state licensure exam as approved by the Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS). Graduates of this program provide the most extensive pre-hospital care and may work for fire departments, private ambulance services, police departments, aeromedical care, or hospitals. Graduates of the Paramedic Program can apply credits earned towards an Associate Degree in either Health Science or Homeland Security. Students interested in pursuing an Bachelor of Science in Health Science can also apply the majority of their credits toward this degree. Program Outcomes Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Sit for the state examination for licensure; 2. Perform all of the duties included in the Paramedic program, after successfully completing State of Connecticut/National certification exam; 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the legal aspects of emergency medical service; 4. Prepare for and deal with disasters, including those involving hazardous materials; 5. Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills with supervisors, peers and the public; 6. Explain the complexity of emergency medical service; 7. Recognize and act upon individual needs for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence; 8. Safely and adequately perform all cognitive, affective, and psychomotor objectives outlined in the 1999 Paramedic National Standard Curriculum, as published by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration; and 9. Incorporate problem-solving, procedural and interpersonal skills with technical knowledge while rendering patient care. View more details on Goodwin College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.