Paramedic (EMS)

Paramedic (EMS) is a program taught at ECPI University, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (18 Month Associate's Degree) options.

The Paramedic (EMS) program at ECPI University is an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services. Students study paramedic practice through classroom instruction and hands-on training focused on patient assessment, life support, and safe transport to healthcare facilities. The curriculum also includes EMS research, medical and legal issues, medical ethics, and communication principles and documentation.

Training totals 555 hours of classroom and lab instruction and 270 hours of in-hospital clinical work. The program uses year-round accelerated scheduling and includes integrated training courses, field internships with urban EMS agencies, and 1-on-1 preceptorships. Students complete 71 semester credit hours and can be ready to earn the associate degree in as little as 18 months.

Modules

• Introduction to Paramedic
• EMS201
• Emergency Medical Technician Clinical
• EMS120
• BIO101 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIO104 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• ENG110 College Composition
• HUM205 Culture, Thought, and the Human Experience
• MTH120 College Mathematics
• PSY105 Introduction to Psychology
• FOR110 Essentials for Success
• EMS112 Emergency Medical Technician I

The minimum requirements for admission in Paramedic (EMS) at ECPI University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by ECPI University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by ECPI University as pre-requiste for admission in Paramedic (EMS).

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• To receive the Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services, students must earn 71 semester credit hours.
• The program requires a minimum of 5 semesters, which is equivalent to 18 months or 75 weeks of instruction.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.ecpi.edu/programs/emergency-medical-services-paramedic-associates

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.