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Paramedic Program


Paramedic PhotoProgram Description:
  Paramedicine is an allied health profession whose specialty is to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care at the Advanced Life Support (ALS) level.  Didactic, clinical, and field internships prepare the student to assess and treat a wide variety of medical and traumatic emergencies in the pre-hospital setting.  The knowledge and skills acquired through the program will prepare students to meet the professional responsibilities outlined in the paramedic scope of practice per the California Code of Regulations, Title 22, and to meet certification standards for paramedics as outlined by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).  Credit Value: 39 units (includes field and clinical experience). Pending approval to start in Fall 2013.

 

 

 

For more information about the TAACCCT Grant Program at Merced College, please contact
Dr. Christine Hollister, Director of Special Projects and Grants at (209) 386-6754 or by email at christine.hollister@mccd.edu.