Paramedic
ClassesWhat is a Paramedic?
A paramedic is the highest trained level of pre-hospital care. Paramedics have the training to administer ECGs, start IVs, administer medications, as well as utilizing advanced airway devices. The paramedic has a high level of training in patient assessment and determining treatment modalities.
American/Backus Paramedic Program Consortium
The Paramedic program is an intense learning experience to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, or Emergency Medical Responder levels.
To apply for the Paramedic Program please fill out the Paramedic Program Application and Reference Forms. Then submit the application and forms to us.
PREREQUISITES
- Must be 18 years of age to qualify for the National Registry Exam
- BLS for the Healthcare Provider Certification
- EMT (Connecticut, Rhode Island, or National Registry)
- Paramedic Application
- Funding Sources
- Withdrawal and Refund Policy
- Student Medical Clearance Form And Immunization Form
- Charter Oak State College Credit Assessment Program
NREMT Written & Practical
| Class Graduation Years | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 (current) | 4 Year Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # of Students Starting Program | 6 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 9 |
| # of Graduates | 6 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| # of Graduates have taken NREMT Exam | 6 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| 1st Attempt Pass – Written | 6 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| Subsequent Attempt Pass – Written | |||||
| Total Written Pass % | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 1st Attempt Pass – Practical | 6 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 6 |
| Subsequent Attempt Pass – Practical | 1 | 1 | |||
| Total Pass % | 100% | 100% | 89% | 100% | 97.22% |
* Each class starts in September and is 12 – 18 months long.
Retention & Attrition Data
| Class Graduation Years | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 (current) | 2017 (current) | 3 Year Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attrition | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| % Attrition | 0.00% | 33.3% | 16.67% | 0% | 12.50% |
| % Retention | 100.00% | 66.67% | 83.3% | 100% | 87.50% |
*Each class starts in September and is 12-18 months long.
Positive Placement
| Class Graduation Years | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 (current) | 4 Year Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # of Certified Graduates Employed in EMS | 6 | 8* | 9 | 1 | 5 |
| Positive Placement Rate | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100% | 100% |
*One graduate working as RN
The American/Backus Paramedic Program Consortium is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
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