Dec 19, 2024  
2024-2025 College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 College Catalog

Paramedic, Diploma

Location(s): Peosta


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Campus Location: Peosta

Program Entry: Enrollment may occur during any term. Fall term is the start of the program course sequence.

Award: Diploma

Description: Paramedic, AAS  

Program Learning Outcomes:

  • Students will apply knowledge of the bio psychosocial sciences when performing Prehospital care and treatment of patients.
  • Students will perform accurate primary and secondary patient surveys.
  • Students will model appropriate patient care for life threatening emergencies through the use of ALS (Advance Life Support) protocol and equipment.
  • Students will demonstrate effective written communication skills when creating patient care reports.
  • Students will demonstrate effective oral communication skills while transmitting pertinent patient information through mobile communication systems.
  • Students will perform patient/rescuer safety at the scene and through transport to a receiving medical facility.
  • ​Students will demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level Paramedic.

Enrollment Process: Paramedic, AAS  

Academic Requirements: Paramedic, AAS  

Program Requirements: Paramedic, AAS  

Minimum Credits: 48 including admission requirements

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