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Aug 24, 2024
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Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Paramedic Certificate
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School: Health Careers, Technology and Applied Learning
Academic Dept: Allied Health Careers
HEGIS: 5299
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2023 to Summer 2024. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
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Accreditation
Accreditation Disclosure Statement
The SUNY Westchester Community College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To contact CAAHEP:
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 3375
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
Program Description
The Paramedic program prepares students for careers as paramedics, the most advanced pre-hospital EMS provider. In addition to certification by the New York State Department of Health, paramedic students have the opportunity to become Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician–Paramedics (NREMT-P).
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Demonstrate entry-level cognitive competence as a Paramedic as defined by accreditation standards.
- Demonstrate entry-level psychomotor competence as a Paramedic as defined by accreditation standards.
- Demonstrate entry-level affective competence as a Paramedic as defined by accreditation standards.
Minimum Expected Goal
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.
Graduate Outcomes 2020
Results on National Registry or NYS Written Exam |
100% |
Retention Rates |
96.2% |
Positive Job Placement |
100% |
Program Requirements
Required Courses - 40 credits
Program Map
The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Minimum Total Credits: 40
Career Opportunities
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