Paramedic
Quick Facts
Certification:
Earning Potential:
Median: $49,500/year
Time Frame
- 1,000 Clock Hours (1 Year)
- Begins each January
Location:
Tuition and Fees:
- Total Cost: $9,248
- Financial Aid Available
Admission Info:
Pre-Requisites:
- EMT-Basic
- NIMS 100
- NIMS 700
WorkKeys Requirements:
- Applied Math - 4
- Graphic Literacy - 4
- Workplace Docs - 5
Accreditations:
Program Overview
The Collins Career Technical Center in Ohio offers a Paramedic program for individuals interested in becoming a paramedic. This program prepares students to provide advanced pre-hospital care, including advanced life support and transport, to critically ill or injured patients. The curriculum covers various topics, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical emergencies, trauma management, and more. Students receive both classroom instruction and hands-on experience in real-life simulation scenarios to prepare them for a career as a paramedic. The program is full-time and typically takes 12 months to complete. Upon completing the program, students can take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) certification examination to become certified paramedics. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual wage for paramedics was $49,500 in May 2021, and job growth for paramedics is projected to be much faster than average for all occupations.
What do Paramedics do?
- Respond to 911 calls for emergency medical assistance, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or bandaging a wound
- Assess a patient’s condition and determine a course of treatment
- Provide first-aid treatment or life support care to sick or injured patients
- Transport patients safely in an ambulance
- Transfer patients to the emergency department of a hospital or other healthcare facility
- Report their observations and treatment to physicians, nurses, or other healthcare facility staff
- Document medical care given to patients
- Inventory, replace, and clean supplies and equipment after use
Faculty
Darryl Harris RBA, AAS, PSSI, REMTP, FSII, FF2
Faculty Information
Department(s)
Faculty
Title(s)
Paramedic Program Director
Employed Since
2018
Contact Information
School Email
Email
School Phone
406 x406
Education
Degree(s)
Bachelor of Arts, Regents Degree, Marshall Univesity 2015
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