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Paramedic Technology

Overview

type:
Limited Enrollment / Certificates / Health Sciences / 2-Year Degree Options
Format:
On-campus
Paramedic Technology

Overview

Degrees Offered: AAS, Program Certificate
Limited Enrollment: Yes
Program Begins:

  • Paramedic Technology: Fall
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Fall, Spring

Delivery Method: On Campus
Phone: 701-224-2429
Email: bsc.cet@bismarckstate.edu

Description

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and the Paramedic Technology Program at BSC are limited enrollment programs that prepare students to become entry-level Emergency Medical Services providers. BSC affiliates with healthcare facilities throughout North Dakota to provide concurrent training with classroom, laboratory, and clinical/field education. 

The Bismarck State College Paramedic Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 113th St. N, Suite 7709  •  Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350  •  www.caahep.org

Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312  •  Rowlett, TX 75088
214-702-8445  •  FAX 213-701-8992  •  www.coaemsp.org 

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

EMT study encompasses 16 weeks of classroom, lab, and clinical/field education offered in the fall and spring semesters. Coursework includes basic anatomy and physiology, airway management, medical and trauma emergency management, and EMS operations in conjunction with hands-on, skill-based training.

It is designed for those wishing to become entry level patient care providers and provide basic life support with ambulance services, fire departments, law enforcement, security, and a variety of other settings. It is also required to advance to the higher levels of Emergency Medical Services certification such as the Paramedic.

Paramedic Technology Program

Paramedic study begins in the fall and encompasses three semesters of classroom, lab, and hospital clinical/field education. Coursework includes anatomy and physiology, cardiology, pharmacology, patient assessment, airway management, and medical /trauma emergency management in conjunction with hands-on, skill-based training.

This option is available for students pursing an Associate in Applied Science degree who are already Nationally Registered or State Licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Current EMT certification or licensure is required prior to entry into the EMS 200-level courses. Emergency Medical Technician courses are available through Bismarck State College to meet this prerequisite.

Preparation

EMTs and Paramedics often work with police officers, firefighters, nurses and doctors. They may be out in any weather and have irregular hours. Work is physically strenuous and can be stressful. Potential students must be emotionally stable, able to lift and carry heavy loads, and have good dexterity, eyesight, and accurate color vision.

Requirements

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and the Paramedic Technology program is selective with limited enrollment. See Program Admission tab for more information.

All students completing the EMT or Paramedic Technology program must take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians cognitive and psychomotor exams to become certified as an EMT or Paramedic.

Students who successfully complete the curriculum requirements for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) earn a Certificate of Completion.

Students who successfully complete the curriculum requirements for Paramedic Technology earn an Associate in Applied Science degree and/or Program Certificate.

US Dept of Labor, Veterans Priority

This program receives funding from the U.S. Department of Labor; therefore, veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service over non-covered persons. (20 CFR 1010)

Career Opportunities

Employment of emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations. Emergencies, such as car crashes, natural disasters, and acts of violence, will continue to require the skills of EMTs and paramedics. The need for volunteer EMTs and paramedics in rural areas and smaller metropolitan areas will also continue.

Growth in the middle-aged and older population will lead to an increase in age-related health emergencies, such as heart attacks and strokes. This increase, in turn, will create greater demand for EMT and paramedic services. An increase in the number of specialized medical facilities will require more EMTs and paramedics to transfer patients with specific conditions to these facilities for treatment.

Sarah Haugen Scholarship

Available to eligible Paramedic students only and is completed in the fall for spring semester. Contact the BSC Foundation.


Degree Plans

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, Paramedic Technology students will be able to demonstrate:

  • Knowledge as a competent entry-level Paramedic in the cognitive (knowledge) learning domain.
  • Knowledge as a competent entry-level Paramedic in the psychomotor (skills) learning domain.
  • Professional behavior as a competent entry-level Paramedic in the affective learning domain.

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Additional Information

The National Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredits the Emergency Medical Services program.
paramedic program outcomes
*Per the 2019 Annual Report: 1 additional student took and passed within 3 attempts following submission of the annual report, which is not counted in the outcome percentage. 

Licensing/Certification Disclosure
All students completing the EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic program must take and successfully pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians cognitive and psychomotor exams to become certified as an EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic. The National Registry certification is recognized in every state in the United States, and 46 states, including North Dakota, use the National Registry certification as a basis for licensure to work.