For
Program Information please contact:
Helen (Cookie) Burkhalter,
Chair
Room GPTV 115
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4699.
cburkhalter@atlantatech.edu
PARAMEDIC TECHNOLOGY - Diploma
The Paramedic Technology program prepares students for employment in a variety
of positions in today’s health services. The Paramedic Technology program provides
learning opportunities which introduce, develop, and rein¬force academic and
occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition,
retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides opportunities
to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the basic EMT level to retrain
as a paramedic. Graduates of the program receive a Paramedic Technology
diploma.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields.
Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required
to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission
scores in Reading, Language, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be
determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.
CORE COURSES
Curriculum
|
Essential General Core Courses
|
| 1. Courses |
|
Credits
|
| ENG 101 |
English |
5
|
| MAT 101 |
General Mathematics |
5
|
|
Total |
10
|
|
2. Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses
|
| SCT 100 |
Introduction to Microcomputers |
3
|
| AHS 100 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
5
|
| EMS 126 |
Introduction to Paramedic Profession |
3
|
| EMS 127 |
Patient Assessment |
4
|
| EMS 128 |
Applied Physiology and Pathophysiology |
3
|
| EMS 129 |
Pharmacology |
4
|
| EMS 130 |
Respiratory Emergencies |
5
|
| EMS 131 |
Trauma |
5
|
|
Total |
32
|
|
3. Essential Specific Occupational Courses
|
| EMS 132 |
Cardiology I |
5
|
| EMS 133 |
Cardiology II |
4
|
| EMS 134 |
Medical Emergencies |
5
|
| EMS 135 |
Maternal/Pediatric |
5
|
| EMS 136 |
Special Patients |
2
|
| EMS 200 |
Clinical Application of Advanced Emergency Care |
11
|
| EMS 201 |
Summative Evaluations |
5
|
|
Total |
37
|
| |
|
|
| |
Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation |
79
|
| |
Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
6
|
| |
Estimated Program Cost |
$5,081
|
|