Program Description
Build the skills necessary to enter the emergency medical services field at HTC. You will gain hands-on experience that prepares you for a career as an Emergency Medical Services Specialist or Emergency Room Technician. This can be the start of a career that makes a real difference and it all begins with getting the real-world knowledge and skills needed to succeed.
EMTs are among the first responders on an emergency or medical scene and help start initial patient care. They also work with other emergency personnel, such as police and firefighters.
Overview
The Community Paramedic Clinician navigates and establishes systems to better serve the citizens of their communities. They help individuals and communities overcome barriers that prevent them from accessing and benefitting from health services. They serve as advocates, facilitators, liaisons, community brokers and resource coordinators. Community Paramedic Clinicians also trained as direct service providers which will ensure basic and advanced levels of care appropriate to prevention, emergencies, evaluation, triage, disease management, and basic oral and mental health.
Courses and Delivery
- Community Paramedic Clinician (BP/EP) Advanced Technical Certificate: 14 credits
- Community Paramedic Technician (BP/EP) Advanced Technical Certificate: 11 credits
Didactic sessions are held synchronously via ZOOM. Didactic sessions are currently being updated to include more asynchronous material. With those classes as a prerequisite, students may then complete specific clinical time according to local community needs.
History
In early 2009, Dr. Mike Wilcox and Gary Wingrove from Gold Cross Ambulance obtained a Federal Rural Health Grant to teach a “Community Paramedic” course. At the same time, a bill was working its way through the Minnesota legislature to create the designation in Minnesota, the first State in the Country to do so. HTC was chosen to be the Institution to teach this pilot. Dr. Wilcox, Al Benney and Joe Martinez were part of the original team to teach the pilot program. Since that time, HTC has trained over 500 Community Paramedics in nearly every state and two countries.
Program Information
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Class Time: Day and Evening
Semester: Fall Semester or Spring Semester
Campus: Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park
Wages/Outlook/Advancement
Wage and Job Outlook information for this program are available at CAREERwise. The EMT Certificate prepares students for job opportunities as an EMT in a BLS medical transportation service or in an Advanced Life Support ambulance service that combines EMT`s and paramedics. Many Fire and Police Departments require EMT certification as a job requirement.
Tools/Other Expenses
Students are expected to purchase an EMT uniform which can range from $90-$190 based on items need.
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