Paramedic Training

The Paramedic Program prepares the student in all elements of prehospital advanced life support. Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic cognitive Exam. Admission to the program is by special application. To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must:

1. Have 1200 hours pre-hospital experience, or equivalent as an EMT-Basic
2. Be eligible for admission to Palomar College
3. Meet academic requirements outlined in the Paramedic Program brochure produced by the EME Program and
4. Have completed BIOL 145 with a grade of "C" or better and EME 175 and EME 175L with a "B" or better.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Evaluate subjective and objective patient assessment findings to identify a chief complaint utilizing therapeutic communication, and formulate differential diagnoses and a working diagnosis for a patient experiencing a medical emergency and/or traumatic emergency.
2. Formulate and execute a basic or advanced level treatment and transportation plan for a patient experiencing a medical emergency or traumatic emergency based on national, state and county protocols.