The Paramedic Certificate program prepares a currently certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and/or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) to take the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) certification exams.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have a current National Registry or South Carolina EMT or AEMT certification.
Per the SC DHEC Bureau of EMS & Trauma, candidates must have successfully completed an Anatomy & Physiology course within the last five years prior to the start date of the program.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to:

Perform patient assessments
Formulate a treatment plan
Implement treatment plan
Reassess treatment plan based on evolving information
Transfer patients to definitive care
Complete technical reports
Demonstrate the behaviors of a healthcare professional

Graduation Credits Required: 39

First Semester

BIO 112 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 4

Second Semester

EMS 120 - Pharmacology Credit Hours: 3
EMS 210 - Advanced Emergency Medical Care I Credit Hours: 5
EMS 217 - Introduction to Electrocardiography Credit Hours: 2
EMS 220 - Paramedic Internship I Credit Hours: 3

Third Semester

EMS 211 - Advanced Clinical Experience I Credit Hours: 3
EMS 213 - Advanced Emergency Medical Care II Credit Hours: 4
EMS 221 - Paramedic Internship II Credit Hours: 3

Fourth Semester

EMS 214 - Advanced Clinical Experience II Credit Hours: 3
EMS 218 - EMS Management Seminar Credit Hours: 2
EMS 222 - Paramedic Internship III Credit Hours: 3
EMS 270 - NREMT Review Credit Hours: 4

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