The Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certificate can be attained after successfully completing four semesters of study. The course of study provides the student with knowledge about the recognition, assessment, and practice of emergency medical care in the pre-hospital setting on an advanced life-support unit. It meets and exceeds all U.S. Department of Transportation national emergency medical services education standards. The Youngstown State University emergency medical services program is accredited by:
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
http://www.caahep.org
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
(727) 210-2350
Upon the recommendations of:
The Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions
http://www.coaemsp.org
CoAEMSP [#600045]
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
fax (214) 703-8992
and
The Ohio Department of Public Safety Division of Emergency Medical Services
1970 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43223
http://www.ems.ohio.gov
[ODPS #333]
(614) 466-9447
fax (614) 466-9461
The last reaccreditation site visit occurred on March 3 & 4, 2016. Currently the Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certificate has been granted Inactive Status with CoAEMSP. The CoAEMSP 2020 report reflected there have been no students graduates of the Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certificate Program and there are no outcomes to report.
For the certificate, admission requirements and procedures are the same as those applicable to the University and the Department of Health Professions with the addition of a minimum age of 18 years, and a current driver's license or state-issued I.D. The student must be Ohio EMT certified prior to being accepted into the paramedic program. (BIOL 1545 Allied Health Anatomy and Physiology) or the equivalent is a required prerequisite for admission into the paramedic program. A physical examination to attest to good health, finger printing, and a criminal background check are required. Drug testing may be required by the clinical or field internship site. Admission into the Associate of Applied Science degree program is restricted. Please refer to the admission policies available from the Department of Health Professions.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summer | S.H. | |
| BIOL 1545 | Allied Health Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| BIOL 1545L | Allied Health Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 0 |
| Semester Hours | 5 | |
| Fall | ||
| EMS 1501 | Introduction to Prehospital Medicine | 1 |
| EMS 1502 | General Pathophysiology for the Paramedic | 3 |
| EMS 1503 | Patient Assessment and Airway Management | 3 |
| EMS 1504 | Principles of Trauma | 3 |
| EMS 1505 | Emergency Medical Techniques 1 Lab | 1 |
| EMS 1506 | Emergency Medical Services Clinical 1 | 1 |
| MATC 1501 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| EMS 1507 | Cardiovascular Emergencies | 3 |
| EMS 1508 | Cardiovascular Techniques Lab | 1 |
| EMS 1512 | Medical Conditions and Management Techniques | 3 |
| EMS 1513 | Emergency Medical Techniques 2 Lab | 1 |
| EMS 1514 | Emergency Medical Services Operations | 1 |
| EMS 1515 | Clinical Experience 2 | 1 |
| EMS 1516 | Prehospital Field Experience 1 | 1 |
| Semester Hours | 11 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Summer | ||
| EMS 2600 | Emergency Medical Services Special Populations | 3 |
| EMS 2601 | Emergency Medical Techniques 3 Lab | 1 |
| EMS 2603 | Clinical Experience 3 | 2 |
| EMS 2604 | Prehospital Field Experience 2 | 1 |
| EMS 2605 | Pulmonary Emergencies | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 10 | |
| Fall | ||
| EMS 2606 | EMS Special Certifications | 1 |
| EMS 2607 | EMS Special Certifications Lab | 1 |
| EMS 2609 | EMS Prehospital Field Internship | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 5 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 46 | |
Learning Outcomes
Graduates in the paramedic program will:
- Demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate clinical information relevant to their role as a paramedic (cognitive).
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role as a paramedic (psychomotor).
- Demonstrate personal behavior consistent with professional and employer expectations for the paramedic (affective).