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Diploma in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Herzing University, United States
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Course Overview

Our diploma program is designed for students with no prior EMS experience and current EMTs seeking the next career step to paramedic. Upon completing the program, you should be able to:

  • Summarize the role of emergency medical services personnel in the healthcare system.

  • Smoothly manage patients in chronic and acute settings.

  • Integrate ethical and legal concepts in all actions when serving the needs of diverse patient populations.

  • Intervene with basic and advanced life support techniques in various emergencies.

  • Express leadership as a paramedic in all interactions with patients in emergency settings.

If you want an even faster start and become an EMT, you may consider our 4-month EMT-Basic certificate program.

General Eligibility

Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University EMT diploma program include the following:

  • Completion of a U.S. high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

  • Meet and interview with a Herzing admissions advisor

  • Complete an enrollment application

What You'll Study

1 Required Courses

All courses, 47.00 semester credit hours, are required.

  • Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology

  • Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology Lab

  • Paramedic Preparation

  • Paramedic Operations

  • Patient Assessment and Management

  • Paramedic General Pharmacology

  • Advanced Trauma Management

  • Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

  • Medical Patient Management I

  • Medical Patient Management II

  • Cardiovascular Patient Management

  •  Transition to Paramedic Practice

  • Paramedic Terminal Competencies

  • Paramedic Field Preceptorship

  • Paramedic Team Leadership Preceptorship

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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