Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic Medicine

College of Southern Nevada

The objective of this certificate is to train students with the necessary cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors to provide advanced life support in the pre-hospital setting and to provide the necessary coursework to be licensed in the State of Nevada and nationally certified. This limited entry program offers a comprehensive and in-depth study of advanced life support skills which include pharmacology, advanced airway management procedures and skills, ECG interpretation and electrical therapy. After completion of this certificate, students may then choose to complete the next phase of this program and earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Paramedic Medicine.Student Learning OutcomesDemonstrate effective critical thinking skills associated with treating the sick and injured.Demonstrate competence and compassion commensurate for the entry-level Paramedic provider.Display appropriate attitude and compassion towards patients, co-workers and other health care professionals.Display and apply aggregate knowledge and practices of the professional Paramedic.Recognize and apply current practices and procedures for medical traumatic emergencies