Paramedic

Credential:: Certificate
Locations:: Bellefontaine and Springfield - Downtown
Semester Credit Hours:: 30
Total Tuition & Fees:: $6,241.4

Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Overview

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a certified paramedic? This certificate offers advanced education in the art and science of out-of-hospital emergency care, blending classroom knowledge and field experience. You will master trauma and burn care, medical and OB/GYN emergencies, behavioral crises and pre-hospital procedures while developing the skill set for entry-level paramedics. This program challenges and prepares you to respond effectively in high-pressure situations.

Accredited: The Paramedic program is accredited by the Ohio Department of Public Safety Services, Division of Emergency Medical Services and by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs.

Course Requirements

Year One

Fall
Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
EMS 1112	Paramedic Hospital Practice I	Credit Hours: 1
EMS 1122	Paramedic Field Practice I	Credit Hours: 1
EMS 1131	Paramedic Theory I	Credit Hours: 6
EMS 1141	Paramedic Practical Skills Lab I	Credit Hours: 1.6

Spring
Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
EMS 1114	Paramedic Hospital Practice II	Credit Hours: 1
EMS 1124	Paramedic Field Practice II	Credit Hours: 1
EMS 1133	Paramedic Theory II	Credit Hours: 6
EMS 1143	Paramedic Practical Skills Lab II	Credit Hours: 1.7

Summer
Course Number	Course Name	Credit Hours
EMS 1116	Paramedic Hospital Practice III	Credit Hours: 1
EMS 1126	Paramedic Field Practice III	Credit Hours: 1
EMS 1134	Paramedic Theory III (new curriculum item)	Credit Hours: 3
EMS 1145	Paramedic Practical Skills Lab III (new curriculum item)	Credit Hours: 1.7