Paramedic Initial Workforce Certificate

This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills for advanced emergency care of ill or injured persons. It follows the National Department of Transportation Guidelines and is approved by the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services. Lecture, demonstrations, skills evaluation, and both Hospital and Field Internships are the principal methods of instruction. Specific training areas include administration of I.V. fluids, advanced airway management, cardiac monitoring including Defibrillation, Cardioversion, Cardiac Pacing, and the administration of prehospital advanced life support medications. This course must follow the guidelines
established by the NC Office of EMS. The curriculum for the Paramedic program shall be the 2021, or the most current version of the United States Department of Transportation (US DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) EMT-Paramedic course: National Standard Curriculum.

Prerequisites:
• 17 years of age on or before the official end date of the course;
• High school diploma, high school equivalency, or adult high school diploma;
• An active and unencumbered EMT Credential;
• Successful completion of the Paramedic Candidate Entrance Assessment, including the CASAS assessment exam assessing English and math skills at a minimum of the post-secondary grade level; candidates must complete the Entrance Assessment and submit all required prerequisite documentation during the scheduled course assessment session;
• Successful completion of a Basic Anatomy and Physiology (EMS-3163, or EMS-3168 and EMS-3169), or approved equivalent of Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 163 or BIO 165 and BIO 166 or BIO 168 and BIO 169) is required prior to beginning the course.

The Surry Community College Paramedic Program (600808) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 (727) 210-2350 www.caahep.org

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Upon completion of this course, individuals should be able to apply for positions in both the EMS Field and medical facilities. 

INSTRUCTIONAL FORMAT
Web-blended: Face-to-face class meetings with online coursework through the college’s LMS

Forty-five (45) curriculum credits can be awarded in the Emergency Medical Science Associate in Applied Science Degree Bridge Program (A45340BR) for completion of this certificate and successful completion of the certification examination.

Certification Testing: Upon completion of this course, students are eligible to test for the NC State Paramedic credential and the National Registry Paramedic credential.
Additional Testing Information: https://oems.nc.gov/ and https://www.nremt.org/

Accreditation

The Surry Community College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

Surry Community College Paramedic Program Outcomes

Christy Ridgill