PARAMEDIC

Paramedic Program Admission Requirements

The Paramedic Program prepares graduates to take the Paramedic National Registry Examination (NREMTP) leading to licensure as a Paramedic.

Our goal is to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

The Cuesta College Paramedic Program initially became accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and earned approval by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) on July 25, 2008.

Students interested in applying to the Paramedic Program are strongly urged to consult an academic counselor prior to registering in prerequisite coursework.

All persons who meet Cuesta College’s admission requirements, additional pre-paramedic program admission criteria, and submit a timely paramedic program application are eligible for consideration into the program.

The program starts each January.

Entrance requirements are subject to change. For most current information, please refer to the Nursing and Allied Health Division webpage at https://www.cuesta.edu/academics/divisions/nah/emsdept/paramedic-info/index.html.

The paramedic training program builds on the solid foundation of basic EMT education and experience by providing the knowledge and skills needed for students to expand into the more complex role of a paramedic. The program prepares individuals to respond to emergencies in the pre-hospital setting and render basic and advanced medical treatment within an organized EMS system. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians – Paramedic (NREMT-P) licensure exam leading to licensure as a California Paramedic and receive a Certificate of Achievement.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. COMPREHENSIVE EMS KNOWLEDGE: a. Comprehend EMS knowledge necessary to function in a healthcare setting b. Comprehend general medical knowledge necessary to function in a healthcare setting.
2. LEADERSHIP: a. Apply sound judgment while functioning in a healthcare setting. b. Conduct oneself in an ethical and professional manner. c. Communicate effectively in a healthcare setting. d. Manage time efficiently while functioning in a healthcare setting.
3. PATIENT ASSESSMENT: a. Collect data from charts and patients. b. Interpret patient data. c. Recommend appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. d. Perform patient assessment.
4. TREATMENT: a. Perform a broad range of clinical skills. b. Perform approved therapeutic procedures and modalities c. Perform and interpret diagnostic procedures.
5. FIELD INTERNSHIP FINAL COMPETENCY: Demonstrate competency in: a. Scene Management b. Assessment/Treatment c. Communication d. Leadership e. Equipment f. Airway g. Circulation h. Musculoskeletal Skills i. Pharmacology