Paramedic Program
The Paramedic Program is designed 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.
The Paramedic provides care to emergency patients in an out-of-hospital setting. In addition to providing initial emergency treatment, the emerging roles and responsibilities of the Paramedic also include public education, health promotion and participation in injury and illness prevention programs.
The course of study is designed to enhance all facets of the Paramedic’s scope of practice. This course fulfills all training requirements set forth by the NREMT. Upon successful completion of this course, a certificate is awarded, and students will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam. Obtaining the NREMT certificate is key to obtaining state licensure or certification as a Paramedic. Paramedic certification or licensure can lead to employment in a range of emergency medical care fields.
As of January, 2022, the Barry University Paramedic program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation.
Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the National Registry's Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation. To contact CoAEMSP, call 214-703-8445
Semester 1: 15 weeks (400 contact/clock hours)
ACADEMIC REQUISITES:
For students to qualify academically for EMS-2601, they must have successfully completed a nationally approved/accredited Emergency Medical Technician program prior to applying.
FREQUENCY & DURATION:
The total program hours for Paramedic Semester # 1 - Didactic/Lecture is two-hundred-forty (280) hours. Students normally meet twice a week for a total of fifteen (15) weeks. Students will meet two (2) times each week.
For students to qualify academically for EMS-2601, they must have successfully completed a nationally approved/accredited Emergency Medical Technician program prior to applying. Co-Requisites: EMS-2601L, EMS-2667.
EMS-2601:
Paramedic Semester # 1 - Didactic/Lecture (EMS-2601) is the first didactic course for EMT graduates to continue their education into advanced emergency medical services. Barry University’s Paramedic Program is designed to provide instruction in advanced theory and procedures currently used by modern comprehensive emergency medical services systems. This course meets the requirements of the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum. It is the first in a series of three (3) courses required to complete the didactic/lecture component of the Paramedic Program. It is also one (1) of (7) total courses required for students to complete the entire Paramedic Certificate Program.
- Lecture 112 contact or clock hours
- Online Lecture 40 contact or clock hours
EMS-2601L:
Paramedic Semester # 1 - Practical/Lab (EMS-2601L) is the first psychomotor course for EMT graduates to continue their education into advanced emergency medical services. Barry University’s Paramedic Program is designed to provide instruction in advanced theory and procedures currently used by modern comprehensive emergency medical services systems.
- Lab 120 contact or clock hours
EMS-2667:
Paramedic Semester # 1 - Hospital/Clinical Field/Ride Experience (EMS-2667) is the first externship course for EMT graduates to continue their education into advanced emergency medical services. This course provides an opportunity for each student to develop competency in clinical skills within the hospital setting. This module stresses the integration of basic technical skills, patient assessment techniques, application of basic life support skills and techniques. The clinical experiences include emergency departments, possible medical examiner’s office (autopsy), geriatric and mental health facilities.
The first externship course for EMT graduates to continue their education into advanced emergency medical services. It is the first in a series of three (3) courses required to complete the field/ride component of the Paramedic Program.
- Hospital Clinical 48 contact or clock hours
- Ambulance/Fire Rescue Ride Time 120 clock or contact hours
Semester 2: 15 weeks (424 contact/clock hours)
For students to qualify academically for EMS-2601, they must have successfully completed a nationally approved/accredited Emergency Medical Technician program prior to applying. In addition, students applying for EMS-2601 must also possess a current State of Florida licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician. Co-Requisites: EMS-2602L, EMS-2667.
EMS-2602:
Paramedic Semester # 2 - Didactic/Lecture (EMS-2602) is the second course in the sequence necessary for the completion of the Paramedic Certificate Program. Barry University’s Paramedic Program is designed to provide instruction in advanced theory and procedures currently used by modern comprehensive emergency medical services systems. This course meets the requirements of the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum. It is the second in a series of three (3) courses required to complete the didactic/lecture component of the Paramedic Program.
- Lecture 112 contact or clock hours
- Interactive Lecture 40 contact or clock hours
EMS-2602L:
Paramedic Semester # 2 - Practical/Lab (EMS-2602L) is a continuation of advanced life support practice. Areas of emphasis include patient assessment, trauma emergencies, obstetric emergencies, gynecological emergencies, pediatric emergencies, and psychiatric emergencies. Barry University’s Paramedic Program is designed to provide instruction in advanced theory and procedures currently used by modern comprehensive emergency medical services systems. This course meets the requirements of the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum. It is the second in a series of three (3) courses required to complete the psychomotor/lab component of the Paramedic Program. It is also six (6) of seven (7) total courses required for students to complete the entire Paramedic Certificate Program.
- Lab 128 contact or clock hours
EMS-2668:
Paramedic Semester # 2 - Hospital/Clinical Field/Ride Experience (EMS-2668) Practicum providing the opportunity in hospital and out-of-hospital settings for each student to develop competency in clinical skills necessary to serve as a member of an advanced life support team. Stresses the integration of clinical problem solving. Directed clinical experiences include pre-hospital, emergency departments and critical care units. This course includes the latest National EMS Education Standards for Paramedic Programs.
- Hospital Clinical contact or 48 clock hours
- Ambulance/Fire Rescue Ride Time 96 clock or contact hours.
Semester 3: 15 weeks (318 contact/clock hours)
Prerequisites: EMS-2601, EMS-2601L, EMS-2667, EMS-2602, EMS-2602L, EMS-2668.
EMS-2669:
Paramedic Semester # 3 - Paramedic Field Internship (Capstone) (EMS-2669) is the third and final course for paramedic students who have successfully completed all six (6) courses in Paramedic Semesters 1 and 2. Barry University’s Paramedic Program is designed to provide instruction in advanced theory and procedures currently used by modern comprehensive emergency medical services systems. This course provides an opportunity for each student to develop competency in clinical skills within the hospital setting as lead paramedic. This module stresses the integration of advanced technical skills, patient assessment techniques, application of advanced life support skills and techniques. The clinical experiences include emergency departments, possible, geriatric, pediatric, OB/GYN, stroke, cardiac and mental health facilities. This course meets the requirements of the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum. It is the third in a series of three (3) courses required to complete the field component of the Paramedic Program.
- Lecture 6 contact or clock hours
- Lab 84 contact or clock hours
- Hospital Clinical 48 contact or clock hours
- Ambulance/Fire Rescue Ride Time 180 clock or contact hours.