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 (252 contact/clock hours)
ACADEMIC REQUISITES:
For students to qualify academically for EMS-2603, 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 ninety-six (96) hours. Students normally meet twice a week for a total of fifteen (15) weeks. For orientation purposes in the first week and for documentation and registration in the last week, students will meet three (3) times during those weeks if necessary.
EMS-2603:
Paramedic Semester # 1 - Didactic/Lecture (EMS-2603) 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 four (4)courses required to complete the didactic/lecture component of the Paramedic Program. It is also one (1) of fifteen (15) total courses required for students to complete the entire Paramedic Certificate Program.
- Lecture 96 contact or clock hours
- Interactive Lecture 16 contact or clock hours
EMS-2603L:
Paramedic Semester # 1 - Practical/Lab (EMS-2603L) 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 64 contact or clock hours
- Open Lab 16 contact or clock hours
EMS-2603H:
Paramedic Semester # 1 - Hospital/Clinical Experience (EMS-2603H) 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.
- Hospital Clinical 24 contact or clock hours
EMS-2603F:
Paramedic Semester # 1 - Field/Ride (EMS-2603F) is the first externship course for EMT graduates to continue their education into advanced emergency medical services. It is the first in a series of four (4)courses required to complete the field/ride component of the Paramedic Program.
- Ambulance/Fire Rescue Ride Time 36 clock or contact hours
Semester 2: 15 weeks (260 contact/clock hours)
EMS-2604:
Paramedic Semester # 2 - Didactic/Lecture (EMS-2604) is the second course for students who successfully completed all four PM. SEM # 1 courses. 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 four (4) courses required to complete the didactic/lecture component of the Paramedic Program. It is also one (1) of fifteen (15) total courses required for students to complete the entire Paramedic Certificate Program.
- Lecture 100 contact or clock hours
- Interactive Lecture 16 contact or clock hours
EMS-2604L:
Paramedic Semester # 2 - Practical/Lab (EMS-2604L) is the second psychomotor course for students who completed all components of PM. SEM # 1. 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 four (4) courses required to complete the psychomotor/lab component of the Paramedic Program. It is also one (1) of fifteen (15) total courses required for students to complete the entire Paramedic Certificate Program.
- Lab 68 contact or clock hours
- Open Lab 16 contact or clock hours
EMS-2604H:
Paramedic Semester # 2 - Hospital/Clinical Experience (EMS-2604H) is the second externship course for paramedic students who have successfully completed all four (4) courses in Paramedic Semester 1. 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.
- Hospital Clinical 24 contact or clock hours
EMS-2604F:
Paramedic Semester # 2 - Field/Ride (EMS-2604F) is the second externship course for paramedic students who have successfully completed all four (4) courses in Paramedic Semester 1. It is the first in a series of four (4) courses required to complete the field/ride component of the Paramedic Program. It is also one (1) of fifteen (15) total courses required for students to complete the entire Paramedic Certificate Program.
- Ambulance/Fire Rescue Ride Time 36 clock or contact hours.
Semester 3: 15 weeks (268 contact/clock hours)
EMS-2605
| Paramedic 3 Lecture | 0 |
| EMS-2605L | PARAMEDIC 3 LAB | 0 |
| EMS-2605H | PARAMEDIC 3 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE | 0 |
| EMS-2605F | PARAMEDIC 3 FIELD EXPERIENCE | 0 |
EMS-2605:
Paramedic Semester # 3 - Didactic/Lecture (EMS-2605) is the third course for paramedic students who have successfully completed all eight (8) 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 meets the requirements of the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum. It is the third in a series of four (4) courses required to complete the didactic (lecture) component of the Paramedic Program. It is also one (1) of fifteen (15) total courses required for students to complete the entire Paramedic Certificate Program.
- Lecture 100 contact or clock hours
- Interactive Lecture 16 contact or clock hours
EMS-2605L:
Paramedic Semester # 3 - Psychomotor/Lab (EMS-2605L) is the third hands-on practical course for paramedic students who have successfully completed all eight (8) 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 meets the requirements of the most current U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum. It is the third in a series of four (4) courses required to complete the psychomotor/lab component of the Paramedic Program. It is also one (1) of fifteen (15) total courses required for students to complete the entire Paramedic Certificate Program.
- Lab 68 contact or clock hours
- Open Lab 16 contact or clock hours
EMS-2605H:
Paramedic Semester # 3 - Hospital/Clinical Experience (EMS-2605H) is the third externship course for paramedic students who have successfully completed all eight (8) courses in Paramedic Semesters 1 and 2. This course provides an opportunity for each student to develop competency in clinical skills within the hospital setting. 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 medical examiner’s office (autopsy), geriatric and mental health facilities.
- Hospital Clinical 32 contact or clock hours
EMS-2605F:
Paramedic Semester # 3 - Field/Ride (EMS-2605F) is the third externship course for paramedic students who have successfully completed all eight (8) courses in Paramedic Semesters 1 and 2. It is the first in a series of four (4) courses required to complete the field/ride component of the Paramedic Program. It is also one (1) of fifteen (15) total courses required for to complete the entire Paramedic Certificate Program.
- Ambulance/Fire Rescue Ride Time 36 clock or contact hours.
Semester 4: 15 weeks (372 contact/clock hours)
EMS-2606
| PARAMEDIC 4 LECTURE | 0 |
| EMS-2606L | PARAMEDIC 4 LAB | 0 |
| EMS-2606H | PARAMEDIC 4 CLINICAL EXPERIENCE | 0 |
| EMS-2606F | PARAMEDIC 4 FIELD EXPERIENCE | 0 |
EMS-2606:
Paramedic Semester # 4 - Didactic/Lecture (EMS-2606) is the fourth course for students who successfully completed all twelve (12) courses in PM. SEM # 1, 2, 3. 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 final course in a series of four (4) required to complete the didactic/lecture component of the Paramedic Program. It is also one (1) of fifteen (15) total courses required for students to complete the entire Paramedic Certificate Program.
LECTURE
- Lecture 100 contact or clock hours
- Interactive Lecture 16 contact or clock hours
EMS-2606L:
Paramedic Semester # 4 - Practical/Lab (EMS-2606L) is the fourth and final practical/lab course for students who completed all components of PM. SEM # 1, 2, and 3. 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 fourth in a series of four (4) courses required to complete the psychomotor (lab) component of the Paramedic Program. It is also one (1) of fifteen (15) total courses required for students to complete the entire Paramedic Certificate Program.
- Lab 60 contact or clock hours
- Open Lab 16 contact or clock hours
EMS-2606H:
- Hospital Clinical 0 contact or clock hours (Only if necessary for the student to make up missed hours or for transfer students)
EMS-2606F:
Paramedic Semester # 4 - Field Internship/Capstone Program (EMS-2606F) At the completion of the field internship, the student will demonstrate competency in the following: The
final ability to integrate all of the didactic, psychomotor skills, and clinical instruction into the ability to serve as an entry-level paramedic is conducted during the field internship phase of the program. The field internship is not an instructional, but rather an evaluative, phase of the program. During the field internship the student should be under the close supervision of an evaluator. Field internship must occur on a licensed advanced life support transport vehicle.
- Ambulance/Fire Rescue Ride Time 180 clock or contact hours.