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