Program Descriptions             Paramedic Technology Department Programs   1. Paramedic Technology Degree   2. Paramedic Technology Diploma   3. Emergency Medical Technology (Basic) Certificate   4. Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate) Certificate   5. Emergency Medical Technology (Plus) Certificate Paramedic Technology Degree back to top The Paramedic Technology program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today's health services field. The Paramedic Technology program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT level to the paramedic level. Graduates of the program receive a Paramedic Technology degree and are eligible to sit for the paramedic licensure examination. This program is offered by the Paramedic Technology (EMS) department. Availibility Students are accepted Fall quarter of each year. General core coures and/or electives may be taken any quarter. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus. Requirements Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Additional Requirements  Students must provide documentation of EMT Certification. Prior to beginning clinical/internship courses, students must order and pay for a background check and meet background check screening requirements as required by the clinical facility. Cost is approximately $50. Curriculum General Core Courses Credit Hours Textbooks BIO 2113 Anatomy & Physiology I 5 View BIO 2114 Anatomy & Physiology II 5 View ENG 1101 Composition And Rhetoric 5 View MAT 1111 College Algebra 5 View       - OR - MAT 1100 Quantitative Skills And Reason (6) View       - OR - MAT 1101 Mathematical Modeling (5) View XXX XXX Degree Level English/Humanities/Fine Arts 5 XXX XXX Degree Level Social/Behavioral Sciences 10 Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks EMS 126 Intro To The Paramedic 3 View EMS 127 Patient Assessment 4 View EMS 128 Applied Physiology/Pathophysi 3 View EMS 129 Pharmacology 4 View EMS 130 Respiratory Emergencies 5 View EMS 131 Trauma 5 View EMS 132 Cardiology I 5 View EMS 133 Cardiology II 4 View EMS 134 Medical Emergencies 5 View EMS 135 Maternal/Pediatric 5 View EMS 136 Special Patients 2 View EMS 200 Clinical App Of Adv Emer Care 11 View EMS 201 Summative Evaluation 5 View EMS 210 Clinical Appl. For Emt-par. I 2 View EMS 211 Clinical Appl. For Emt/Para II 2 View EMS 212 Clinical Appl. Emt/Para III 2 View EMS 213 Clinical Appl. Emt/Para IV 2 View EMS 214 Clinical Appl. Emt/Para V 2 View EMS 215 Clinical Appl. Emt/Para Vi 1 View SCT 100 Introduction To Computers 3 View Credit Hours Required For Graduation 104   COMMISSION OF A FELONY MAY PREVENT YOU FROM OBTAINING A EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/PARAMEDIC LICENSE.   Please read the following: All applicants for licensure as a EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/PARAMEDIC shall consent to a criminal background check. OCGA 43-1-19. The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant, to revoke, or to discipline the license of any emergency medical technician/paramedic if such emergency medical technician/paramedic has any of the following: 1) a felony conviction; 2) a conviction for any crime involving moral turpitude, 3) an arrest, charge, or sentence for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude where:      a) a plea of nolo contendere was entered,      b) first offender treatment granted, or      c) the adjudication was otherwise withheld. A felony includes any offense which, if committed in the state of Georgia would be deemed a felony. A convicion includes either a verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty. OCGA 43-1-19.   Paramedic Technology Diploma back to top The Paramedic Technology program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today's health services field. The Paramedic Technology program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the basic EMT level to retrain as a paramedic. Graduates of the program receive a Paramedic Technology diploma and are eligible to sit for the paramedic licensure examination. This program is offered by the Paramedic Technology (EMS) department. Availibility Students are accepted Fall quarter of each year. General core courses and/or electives may be taken any quarter. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood Campus. Requirements Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Additional Requirements  Students must provide documentation of EMT Certification. Prior to beginning clinical/internship courses, students must order and pay for a background check and meet background check screening requirements as required by the clinical facility. Cost is approximately $50. Curriculum General Core Courses Credit Hours Textbooks ENG 1010 Fundamentals Of English I 5 View MAT 1012 Foundations Of Mathematics 5 View Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks AHS 1011 Anatomy & Physiology 5 View EMS 126 Intro To The Paramedic 3 View EMS 127 Patient Assessment 4 View EMS 128 Applied Physiology/Pathophysi 3 View EMS 129 Pharmacology 4 View EMS 130 Respiratory Emergencies 5 View EMS 131 Trauma 5 View EMS 132 Cardiology I 5 View EMS 133 Cardiology II 4 View EMS 134 Medical Emergencies 5 View EMS 135 Maternal/Pediatric 5 View EMS 136 Special Patients 2 View EMS 200 Clinical App Of Adv Emer Care 11 View EMS 201 Summative Evaluation 5 View SCT 100 Introduction To Computers 3 View Credit Hours Required For Graduation 79   COMMISSION OF A FELONY MAY PREVENT YOU FROM OBTAINING A EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/PARAMEDIC LICENSE.   Please read the following: All applicants for licensure as a EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/PARAMEDIC shall consent to a criminal background check. OCGA 43-1-19. The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant, to revoke, or to discipline the license of any emergency medical technician/paramedic if such emergency medical technician/paramedic has any of the following: 1) a felony conviction; 2) a conviction for any crime involving moral turpitude, 3) an arrest, charge, or sentence for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude where:      a) a plea of nolo contendere was entered,      b) first offender treatment granted, or      c) the adjudication was otherwise withheld. A felony includes any offense which, if committed in the state of Georgia would be deemed a felony. A convicion includes either a verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty. OCGA 43-1-19.   Emergency Medical Technology (Basic) Certificate back to top This program covers the 1994 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Curriculum. The EMT-Basic Program is designed to provide training, knowledge and skills in specific aspects at the basic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-Basic certification examination and receive Georgia licensure as an EMT-Basic. This program is offered by the Paramedic Technology (EMS) department. Availibility Students are accepted every nine months based on course and space availability. Students are accepted at the Oakwood Campus each Winter quarter. This program offers evening classes at the Oakwood Campus. Requirements Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Additional Requirements  Students must complete all Learning Support coursework before being admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program. Prior to beginning clinical/internship courses, students must order and pay for a background check and meet background check screening requirements as required by the clinical facility. Cost is approximately $50. Curriculum Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks EMS 1101 Into To The Emt Profession 4 View EMS 1103 Patient Assessment For Emt 2 View EMS 1105 Airway Mgmt For The Emt 2 View EMS 1107 Med. & Behavioral Emerg. Emt 3 View EMS 1109 Assess/Mgmt Across Lifespan 2 View EMS 1111 Trauma Emerg/Wmd Response 4 View EMS 1113 Clinical Apps. For Emt Basic 1 View EMS 1115 Practical Apps For Emt Basic 2 View Credit Hours Required For Graduation 20   COMMISSION OF A FELONY MAY PREVENT YOU FROM OBTAINING A EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/PARAMEDIC LICENSE.   Please read the following: All applicants for licensure as a EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/PARAMEDIC shall consent to a criminal background check. OCGA 43-1-19. The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant, to revoke, or to discipline the license of any emergency medical technician/paramedic if such emergency medical technician/paramedic has any of the following: 1) a felony conviction; 2) a conviction for any crime involving moral turpitude, 3) an arrest, charge, or sentence for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude where:      a) a plea of nolo contendere was entered,      b) first offender treatment granted, or      c) the adjudication was otherwise withheld. A felony includes any offense which, if committed in the state of Georgia would be deemed a felony. A convicion includes either a verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty. OCGA 43-1-19.   Emergency Medical Technician (Intermediate) Certificate back to top This program covers the both U.S. Department of Transportation 1985 Emergency Medical Technician-Intermediate Curriculum and the 1994 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Curriculum. The EMT-Intermediate Program is designed to provide additional training and increased knowledge and skills in specific aspects of advanced life support above the basic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMT-Intermediate/85 certification examination and receive Georgia licensure as an EMT-Intermediate. Upon completion of EMS 1115, students would be eligible to sit for the National Registry of EMTs EMT-Basic Exam. This program is offered by the Paramedic Technology (EMS) department. Availibility Students are accepted every nine months based on course and space availability. Students are accepted at the Forsyth Campus each Fall Quarter and the Oakwood Campus each Winter Quarter. This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood and Forsyth Campuses. Requirements Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Additional Requirements  Students must complete all Learning Support coursework before being admitted to the Emergency Medical Technician program. Prior to beginning clinical/internship courses, students must order and pay for a background check and meet background check screening requirements as required by the clinical facility. Cost is approximately $50. Curriculum Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks EMS 1101 Into To The Emt Profession 4 View EMS 1103 Patient Assessment For Emt 2 View EMS 1105 Airway Mgmt For The Emt 2 View EMS 1107 Med. & Behavioral Emerg. Emt 3 View EMS 1109 Assess/Mgmt Across Lifespan 2 View EMS 1111 Trauma Emerg/Wmd Response 4 View EMS 1113 Clinical Apps. For Emt Basic 1 View EMS 1115 Practical Apps For Emt Basic 2 View EMS 1201 Pharmacology/Shock/Trauma 3 View EMS 1203 Clinical Apps. For Emt-inter I 1 View EMS 1205 Clinical Apps. For Emt-int. II 1 View EMS 1207 Practical Apps. For Emt-int. 2 View Credit Hours Required For Graduation 27   COMMISSION OF A FELONY MAY PREVENT YOU FROM OBTAINING A EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/PARAMEDIC LICENSE.   Please read the following: All applicants for licensure as a EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/PARAMEDIC shall consent to a criminal background check. OCGA 43-1-19. The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant, to revoke, or to discipline the license of any emergency medical technician/paramedic if such emergency medical technician/paramedic has any of the following: 1) a felony conviction; 2) a conviction for any crime involving moral turpitude, 3) an arrest, charge, or sentence for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude where:      a) a plea of nolo contendere was entered,      b) first offender treatment granted, or      c) the adjudication was otherwise withheld. A felony includes any offense which, if committed in the state of Georgia would be deemed a felony. A convicion includes either a verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty. OCGA 43-1-19.   Emergency Medical Technology (Plus) Certificate back to top The Emergency Medical Technology - Plus certificate of credit program is a bridge program between the standardized EMT certificate of credit program and the Paramedic Technology diploma program. The program allows students who know they intend to enter the Paramedic program an opportunity to take the general core courses that are prerequisites to the Paramedic courses while completing the EMT certificate. The Emergency Medical Technology Plus training is established through a national curriculum designed by the National Transportation Safety Board and leads to certification as a Basic Emergency Medical Technician. Program graduates receive an Emergency Medical Technology Plus certificate of credit. This program is offered by the Paramedic Technology (EMS) department. Availibility Students are accepted every nine months based on course and space availability. EMS classes are only offered at the Oakwood Campus each Winter Quarter (other classes any quarter). EMS classes are only offered at the Forsyth Campus each Fall Quarter (other classes any quarter). This program offers day and evening classes at the Oakwood and Forsyth Campuses. Requirements Applicant must be at least 18 years of age. High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit. Take the ASSET placement test or submit SAT, ACT, CPE or COMPASS test scores. All tests must have been taken within five (5) years of application for admission. Additional Requirements  Prior to beginning clinical/internship courses, students must order and pay for a background check and meet background check screening requirements as required by the clinical facility. Cost is approximately $50. Curriculum General Core Courses Credit Hours Textbooks ENG 1010 Fundamentals Of English I 5 View MAT 1012 Foundations Of Mathematics 5 View Occupational Courses Credit Hours Textbooks AHS 1011 Anatomy & Physiology 5 View EMS 1101 Into To The Emt Profession 4 View EMS 1103 Patient Assessment For Emt 2 View EMS 1105 Airway Mgmt For The Emt 2 View EMS 1107 Med. & Behavioral Emerg. Emt 3 View EMS 1109 Assess/Mgmt Across Lifespan 2 View EMS 1111 Trauma Emerg/Wmd Response 4 View EMS 1113 Clinical Apps. For Emt Basic 1 View EMS 1115 Practical Apps For Emt Basic 2 View EMS 1201 Pharmacology/Shock/Trauma 3 View EMS 1203 Clinical Apps. For Emt-inter I 1 View EMS 1205 Clinical Apps. For Emt-int. II 1 View EMS 1207 Practical Apps. For Emt-int. 2 View SCT 100 Introduction To Computers 3 View Credit Hours Required For Graduation 45   COMMISSION OF A FELONY MAY PREVENT YOU FROM OBTAINING A EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/PARAMEDIC LICENSE.   Please read the following: All applicants for licensure as a EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN/PARAMEDIC shall consent to a criminal background check. OCGA 43-1-19. The board shall have the authority to refuse to grant, to revoke, or to discipline the license of any emergency medical technician/paramedic if such emergency medical technician/paramedic has any of the following: 1) a felony conviction; 2) a conviction for any crime involving moral turpitude, 3) an arrest, charge, or sentence for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude where:      a) a plea of nolo contendere was entered,      b) first offender treatment granted, or      c) the adjudication was otherwise withheld. A felony includes any offense which, if committed in the state of Georgia would be deemed a felony. A convicion includes either a verdict of guilty or a plea of guilty. OCGA 43-1-19.