Emergency Medical Technician
PARAMEDIC

Degrees: Associate of Applied Science
Certificate

Begins in the fall of 2008

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The EMT-Paramedic represents the highest standard level of training of the emergency medical service system. At this level, the caregiver receives extensive training in the use of advanced procedures, medications, and equipment to manage medical emergencies and traumatic injuries in patients of all ages. Through careful patient assessment and team oriented medical care, the goal is to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury. Paramedics primarily provide care to emergency patients in the pre-hospital setting and may also provide advanced care during transports by ambulance between medical facilities.

This program prepares the graduate to take the NREMT (National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians) examination and become certified as an EMT-Paramedic. Extensive related course work, clinical, and field experience is required. Part of this experience will take place in a high patient volume metropolitan area under specified preceptors. Embedded into this program are five certification courses: PEPP - Pediatric Emergencies for Pre-Hospital Providers, ACLS - American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, TBI - Traumatic Brain Foundations-Traumatic Brain Injury Management Course, PHTLS - Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support, and AMLS - Advanced Medical Life Support.

Students admitted to the program must have and maintain EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate certification throughout the EMT-Paramedic program. Admission to the Paramedic program is competitive. Paramedics, like all EMS providers should be emotionally stable, have good dexterity, agility, and physical coordination, and be able to lift and carry heavy loads.

EMT-Paramedics are employed by fire, police and rescue agencies, hospitals, private ambulance companies and in a variety of business and industries with a high potential for accidental injury or illness. We encourage all students to apply, but this program has selective admission requirements which include a criminal background investigation that is conducted at the expense of the applicant.

Mesa State College EMS Program Mission Statement

We inspire, educate and empower the caregivers and leaders
of tomorrow's EMS system with lessons in character and in caring.
We teach the knowledge, skills and behavior that define
a competent entry-level EMS provider.

Helpful Links:

NAEMT Scholarship Program

Emergency Medical Services Association of Colorado

National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

Professional EMS Education

Mesa County EMS

Bound Tree Medical

Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment

Jems.com

Contact Danny Barela, EMS Program Director, at (970) 255-2662 or
dbarela@mesastate.edu to schedule an advising appointment

For General Information
Kelly Losher
Administrative Assistant
Department of Health Sciences
klosher@mesastate.edu
(970) 255-2630
Fax (970) 255-2653

Revised 5/1/2008