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.
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 221 | Paramedic 1 | 10 |
| EMS 251 | Paramedic Lab Part 1 | 3 |
| EMS 271 | Paramedic Clinical Part 1 | 2 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| EMS 222 | Paramedic 2 | 8 |
| EMS 252 | Paramedic Lab Part 2 | 3 |
| EMS 272 | Paramedic Clinical Part 2 | 2 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Third Term | ||
| EMS 223 | Paramedic 3 | 8 |
| EMS 253 | Paramedic Lab Part 3 | 3 |
| EMS 273 | Paramedic Clinical Part 3 | 4 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| EMS 224 | Paramedic 4 | 1 |
| EMS 274 | Paramedic Field Internship | 8 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Total Minimum Credits | 52 | |
Advising Notes:
- A grade of C or better must be attained in all courses or courses must be retaken.
Prerequisites
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 218Z | Interpersonal Communication | 3-4 |
| or PSY 101 | Psychology of Human Relations | |
| MTH 102 | Math for the Trades (or higher) | 4 |
| WR 115 | Intro to Expos Writing (or higher) | 4 |
| EMS 151 | EMT Part 1 | 6 |
| EMS 152 | EMT Part 2 | 6 |
| EMS 200 | Foundations of Paramedicine | 3 |
| Total Minimum Credits | 26 | |
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