Paramedic

The Paramedic program provides students with the training necessary to become licensed as a Paramedic through the State of Utah as well as the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Students will be required to demonstrate knowledge and abilities in the following areas:

• Human anatomy and physiology
• Patient assessment of the medical and trauma patient
• Pharmacology and medication administration
• Advanced airway management and ventilation
• Clinical decision making
• Cardiology and ECG interpretation
• Traumatic emergencies
• Medical emergencies
• Emergency childbirth
• Shock management

Students receive instruction in classroom and lab settings along with participating in clinical and field settings involving real patients.  Following successful completion of the program, graduates will be recommended to sit for the licensure exam.

ADMISSIONS & DOWNLOADS

The Paramedic program at Bridgerland Technical College is accomplished through continuous, sequential instruction, which progresses from simple to complex concepts and theories. Theory and skills are taught concurrently and utilized immediately, first in a simulated lab setting, then in health care facilities under the supervision of clinical faculty.

Accreditation: The Paramedic Program at Bridgerland Technical College is currently seeking accreditation through CoAEMSP , 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, 214-703-8445 and by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org).

The Paramedic Program overall goal is “to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels” in compliance with CAAHEP Standard II.C.’s Minimum Expectation.

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