Paramedic ATD

Program Description:

Industry Certification: The program prepares students for certification as paramedics in accordance with Chapter 64E-2 of the Florida Administrative Code. Certified in ACLS, PALS and PHTLS..

Train to be: Paramedic.

This is an instructional program that prepares students for employment as paramedics (Emergency Medical Technicians & Paramedics) to function at the basic pre-hospital emergency medical technician – paramedic level and treat various medical/trauma conditions, using appropriate equipment and materials.
The content includes but is not limited to: patient assessment, advanced airway management, cardiovascular emergencies, external and internal bleeding and shock, traumatic injuries, fractures, dislocations, sprains, poisoning, heart attack, stroke, diabetes, pharmacology, medication administration, respiratory emergencies, endocrine emergencies, acute abdomen, communicable diseases, patients with abnormal behavior, substance abuse, the unconscious state, emergency childbirth, pediatric and geriatric emergencies, burns, environmental hazards, communications, documentation, extrication, mass casualty incident, incident command system, and transportation of patient.

Advanced Placement Policy 
Students are required to successfully complete all of the requirements and courses in the Paramedic program to be eligible for graduation and to sit for the National Registry of EMT certification exam and/or the Florida paramedic exam. Advanced placement and experiential learning will not be considered.

Transfer of Credits
Manatee Technical College does not accept a transfer of credits for the Paramedic Program.

Experiential Learning
Manatee Technical College Paramedic Program does not award students credit(s) for experiential learning.

Articulation: When offered at the college credit level, this ATD program is part of the Emergency Medical Services AS program (1351090402) and has a program length of 42 credits.