Emergency Medical Services
Category: Emergency, Public and Social ServiceProgram Description
Are you ready to save lives and make a difference in your community?
Enroll in our two-year Emergency Management Services (EMS) Technician program and start your journey to becoming a certified EMT or community paramedic. Our EMS training programs are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge you need to excel in emergency medical services education. With a focus on hands-on learning, our paramedic training courses and EMT certification classes will prepare you for real-life emergency situations.
Our accredited first responder training, paramedic training courses and advanced Emergency Medical Technician training ensure you receive top-notch education from experienced instructors. You can also take advantage of a number of online EMS courses for added flexibility. Our program includes comprehensive emergency response training and first responder courses, so you'll be prepared to start a great career. Upon completion, you'll have access to a wide range of EMS career opportunities, making our program a smart investment in your future.
Join us and play a critical role in the emergency medical services team. Start your EMS education today and be ready to make a real impact in your community!
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. Hennepin Tech 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, Hennepin Tech 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 Minnesota Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED). 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.
Are you a current student with a question?
Contact OneStop today!
Email: OneStop@HennepinTech.edu
Phone: 952-995-1300
Events
Eden Prairie Evening Tour
Brooklyn Park Campus Tour