Paramedic, Certificate
Program Description
The Paramedic Certificate program at Umpqua Community College is designed for students who hold an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution and have an active Oregon EMT license. This five-term pathway provides focused training that equips students with the advanced skills and knowledge needed for paramedic-level emergency medical care. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for a licensing exam, building on their foundational EMT training and previous educational experience to advance their career in the EMS field. This program prepares students to meet the demands of entry-level paramedic roles in a variety of healthcare and emergency response settings.
Our program is committed to providing high quality initial emergency medical services education. We offer quality resources, effective teaching practices, and use advanced technology. We advocate respect, sound judgment, compassion, integrity, and teamwork as a foundation for customer service oriented patient care.
To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
The Umpqua Community College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
727-210-2350
caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
(214) 703-8445 FAX (214) 703-8992
coaemsp.org
Program Outcomes
Students who complete the Paramedic Certificate at UCC will be able to:
- Perform accurate scene safety and patient assessments in emergency medical situations.
- Use oral and written skills to communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care system.
- Perform all basic and advanced skills in a safe and timely manner maintaining personal and professional well-being while ensuring patient safety
- Demonstrate appropriate emergency medical and technical knowledge as required in emergency medical situations.
- Apply professional values and ethical behaviors individually and as a team member of a team in providing emergency medical care.
- Apply legal knowledge and medical ethics in all patient care situations.
Career Considerations
Graduates with the degree should be able to find work as EMS paramedics, hospital technicians, or community paramedicine.
Program Course Requirements
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Credits | |
| EMS 200 | Foundations of Paramedicine | 3 |
| Credits | 3 | |
| Second Term | ||
| EMS 221 | Paramedic 1 | 10 |
| EMS 251 | Paramedic Part 1 | 3 |
| EMS 271 | Paramedic Clinical Part 1 | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Term | ||
| EMS 222 | Paramedic 2 | 8 |
| EMS 252 | Paramedic Lab Part 2 | 3 |
| EMS 272 | Paramedic Clinical Part 2 | 2 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| EMS 223 | Paramedic 3 | 8 |
| EMS 253 | Paramedic Lab Part 3 | 3 |
| EMS 273 | Paramedic Clinical Part 3 | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| EMS 224 | Paramedic 4 | 1 |
| EMS 274 | Paramedic Field Internship | 8 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 55 | |
Program Entrance Requirements
It is required that students are currently licensed through Oregon Health Authority at the EMT, AEMT, or EMT-I level, and possess an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution. (Note: The degree can be in any field.)
- Must have documented results of immunizations
- Must successfully complete a fit for duty, physical agility test, and drug screen
- Must pass a background check