Paramedic Technology - Lake Superior State University

Paramedic Technology from Lake Superior State University is a Campus Bachelor Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description: Paramedics are trained to aggressively manage all types of emergency situations by providing scene control, emergency medical care and patient transport to a medical facility or trauma center. The paramedic is an integral part of the health care team, serving as an extension of the hospital emergency department. Paramedics provide a variety of skilled functions in the pre-hospital phase of patient care, often the most critical period of care. The professional paramedic is highly motivated and qualified by education and certification to provide pre-hospital care under the supervision of a physician director of the Emergency Medical Service System. This program is designed to allow current fire science and public safety students to earn a minor and obtain their paramedic certification; it also allows students to obtain paramedic certification without committing to a four-year degree . Students can be certified as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic after the first year with little or no previous training; and as a Paramedic at the end of the second year. Graduates will be eligible to challenge state and/or national licensure examination for both EMT-Basic and paramedic license. Career Descriptions: Emergency Paramedic ? Works in the pre-hospital setting, providing emergency care and scene management in all types of emergency situations. Firefighter-Paramedic ? Works in civilian or private setting, providing fire suppression, rescue operations and emergency care. Public Safety Officer ? Works in the community, providing emergency care, fire/rescue and law enforcement services to the general public. Hospital Technician ? Works in the hospital or trauma center setting, providing staff support services in critical care areas including the emergency department and critical care/intensive care units. View more details on Lake Superior State University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.