Emergency Medical Services Training
Paramedic Program
Opportunity:
Emergency Medical Services Training offers a Paramedic Course through Imperial Valley College. Both Certificate and Associate degree program are offered.
The course for the Certificate Program consists of a total of 41.5 units, 1,413 hours divided as follows:
|
BIOL -090 |
Anatomy and Physiology for Health Occupation |
3 |
units |
54 |
hours |
|
EMTP-200 |
Didactic 1 |
9 |
units |
198 |
hours |
|
EMTP-210 |
Didactic 2 |
9 |
units |
198 |
hours |
|
EMTP-215 |
Didactic 3 |
5 |
units |
126 |
hours |
|
EMTP-225 |
Clinical |
3.5 |
units |
189 |
hours |
|
EMTP-235 |
Field 1 |
6.5 |
units |
351 |
hours |
|
EMTP-245 |
Field 2 |
5.5 |
units |
297 |
hours |
The course for the Associate Degree Program consists of a total of 47.5 units, 1,521 hours divided as follows:
|
BIOL -090 |
Anatomy and Physiology for Health Occupation |
3 |
units |
|
EMTP-200 |
Didactic 1 |
9 |
units |
|
EMTP-210 |
Didactic 2 |
9 |
units |
|
EMTP-215 |
Didactic 3 |
5 |
units |
|
EMTP-225 |
Clinical |
3.5 |
units |
|
EMTP-235 |
Field 1 |
6.5 |
units |
|
EMTP-245 |
Field 2 |
5.5 |
units |
|
BUS -134 |
MGMT Concepts of Supv |
3 |
units |
|
BUS -136 |
Human Relations in Management |
3 |
units |
The course is designed for the EMT I or EMT II who wishes to have upward career mobility in EMS.
This program begin in the spring semester.
Didactic 200 and 210 are scheduled from February to June, four days per week, Monday, Tusday, Thursday and Friday.
Didactic 215 is scheduled during summer (June-July).
Clinical 225 is scheduled in 12- hour shifts.
Field 235 and 245 are scheduled in 24-hour shifts.
The Program
- Roles & Responsibilities
- EMS System
- Medical Legal Considerations
- EMS Communications
- Rescue Operations
- Major Incident Response
- Stress Management
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Advanced Patient Assessment
- Advanced Airway/Ventilation
- Shock
- Pharmacology
- Trauma
- Medical Emergencies
- Geriatric Emergencies
- Pediatric Emergencies
- OB/GYN Emergencies
- Psychiatric Emergencies
- Electrocardiography
Paramedic Interns will receive clinical experience in a hospital setting and will receive field experience on a Paramedic Advanced Life Support Ambulance in Imperial County.
Prerequisites
- BIOL 090 Anatomy and Physiology for Hea (3 UNITS)
- Complete application packet (found below)
- Current CPR certification (American Heart Assoc.)
- Current EMT I or EMT II certification
- Minimum 1 year’s experience as EMT I or II
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of IVC’s EMT I Proficiency exam
- Reading placement test
- Math placement test
- EMT Transcripts
- Acceptance into program by EMS Training Director/Coordinator and Medical Director
Recommended Courses
The following courses are strongly recommended to take prior to the program:
|
MATH 80 |
Beginning Algebra |
3 |
units |
|
AHP 100 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
units |
|
NURS 100 |
Medication Mathematics |
1 |
units |
|
ENGL 89 |
Reading III Intermediate Development |
3.5 |
units |
|
or |
|
|
|
|
ENGL 100 |
Basic English Composition |
3 |
units |
Estimated Cost
|
IVC Registration Fees |
41.5 units X $36/unit |
$1,909.00 |
|
Student Rep Fee (1.00 each semester) |
4.00 |
|
CPR Instructor Course Fees |
Instructor manual and face mask |
53.00 |
|
ALS Fee (supplies and equipment) |
|
250.00 |
|
Books |
Didactic texts, ACLS, PALS, EKG |
500.00 |
|
Clinical/Field Shirts |
25.00 each x 4 |
100.00 |
|
Health Fee (Subject to change) |
$14.00 Spring/Fall |
36.00 |
|
|
$11.00 Summer |
11.00 |
|
Yearly parking fees |
$20.00 Spring |
20.00 |
|
|
$10.00 Summer |
10.00 |
|
Total Estimated Program fees |
|
$2,893.00 |
|
National Registry Exam Site Fee |
|
200.00 |
|
National Registry Online Exam Fee |
|
110.00 |
|
State Licensing Fee |
|
250.00 |
|
Fingerprint Fee |
|
25.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total (estimated fees) |
For licensure |
$3,478.00 |
|
Add 6 units for two management courses to complete AS degree |
216.00 |
|
Textbooks for additional classes |
120.00 |
|
Total estimated fees for AS degree in EMS |
$3,814.00 |
(Does not include cost of living expenses, mileage, etc., during training)
Accreditation of the EMT- Paramedic Program
Imperial Valley College’s Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, Florida 22756
Phone: 727-210-2350
To contact CoAEMSP:
Suite 111-312
8301 Lakeview Pkway
Rowlett, Texas 75088
Phone: (214) 703-8445
(http://www.coaemsp.org)
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For more information:
EMS Training Office
Health Sciences Building (760) 355-6483,
or by email sara.wheat@imperial.edu.