Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
Certificate of Proficiency
The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic has an advanced level of knowledge and skills in the field of emergency medicine. The EMTP performs advanced life support measures including cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, endotracheal intubation, starting IVs and administering medications. The EMTP program is accredited by the Ohio Division of Emergency Medical Services (OH 319). Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College's University Partnership.
| Fall Semester |
| ALHN 110 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
| BIOG 115 |
Body Structure and Function **< |
3 |
| EMSP 116 |
Introduction to Advanced
Emergency Care >** |
9 |
| SDEV 101 |
College 101 ^ |
1 |
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| Spring Semester |
| EMSP 117 |
Advanced Emergency Care II >** |
9 |
| ENGL 161 |
College Composition I |
3 |
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| Summer Semester |
| EMSP 118 |
Advanced Emergency Care III >** |
6 |
| PSYH 151 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
Total Credit Hours: 37
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1. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification is required upon entrance into the program.
2. > Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.
3. ** Indicates that a grade of "C" (2.0) or better must be earned in order to continue in the sequence.
4. < BIOG 121 and BIOG 122 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II) may be taken in place of BIOG 115. However, both courses need to be completed with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better.
5. For students who only desire immediate EMTP Registry, take BIOG 115, EMSP 116, 117 and 118. A Certificate of Completion will be given.
6. Must be currently certified as an EMT-B in the State of Ohio.
7. ^ A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.