Paramedic
Overview
The paramedic is a healthcare assistant with incredibly important duties. To be successful in the field, the graduate must be a confident leader who can accept the challenge and high degree of responsibility entailed in the position. The paramedic must have excellent judgment and be able to prioritize decisions and act quickly in the best interest of the patient, must be self-disciplined, able to develop patient rapport, interview hostile patients, maintain a safe distance, and recognize and utilize communication unique to diverse multicultural groups and ages within those groups. The paramedic must be able to function independently at an optimum level in a non-structured environment that is constantly changing.
To be eligible for this program, students must have a current EMT certification. Students must have also completed an Anatomy and Physiology course within the last five years.
If you are not currently an EMT, MTC offers Emergency Medical Technician and Advanced EMT training certificates. For more information, contact MTC Corporate and Continuing Education at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
Special Note: Successful completion of some classes in this training program, along with meeting college entrance and program requirements, may provide you with exemption credit and/or advanced placement into the Emergency Medical Technology degree program at Midlands Technical College. For further information, contact 803.732.0432.
Accreditation
The Midlands Technical College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP)
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
www.caahep.org
9355 133th Street North #7709
Seminole, Florida 33775
727.210.2350
- View Program Outcomes Data
cohort
year
(start)cohort
year
(graduation)overall
retentionacademic
attritionother
attritionNational registry exam pass rate
job
placement2019 No graduates during the 2019 reporting year. Program was under development. – – – – – Spring, 2020 Fall, 2020 64%
(9 out of 14)7%
(1 out of 14)29%
(4 out of 14)100%
(9 out of 9)100%
(9 out of 9)Spring, 2021 Fall, 2021 85.7%
(18 out of 21)9.5%
(2 out of 21)4.8%
(1 out of 21)94.4%
(17 out of 18)88.9%
(16 out of 18)Fall, 2021 Spring, 2022 100% (1 out of 1) 0% 0% 100% (1 out of 1) 100% (1 out of 1) Spring, 2022 Fall, 2022 89.3% (25 out of 28) 0% 10.7 (3 out of 28) 96% (24 out of 25) 96% (24 out of 25) Summer, 2022 Fall, 2022 100% (1 out of 1) 0% 0% 100% (1 out of 1) 100% (1 out of 1) *In Spring 2020, "Other Attrition" reflected 1 student leaving for military service.
Program Type
Training CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!
Talk to us
Tuition Assistance
Training Resources
Questions?
Call 803.732.0432 to talk to us about this program, or email cce@midlandstech.edu
This program is currently eligible for a QuickJobs Scholarship.
Please visit the MTC QuickJobs page to sign up for a free mandatory information session where you will learn how to apply for a scholarship. To be eligible, you must:
- Attend an information session. Information sessions last approximately two hours and are free to attend.
- Be a South Carolina resident for 12 consecutive months. Applicants will be required to submit documentation for proof of residency (Driver's license, Beginner's permit, or state issued ID).
- Not be in default on any federal student loans and not owe MTC or any other college monies.
- Submit an application. You will need to enter your student ID on the application.
- Scholarship recipients will be in communication with the Program Director responsible for the program for which they applied.
- Some programs require clean SLED background checks and clean drug/alcohol tests.
If you have additional questions, please call 803-732-0432.
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
|---|---|
| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
| CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124.65 | 1,247 |
Paramedic Paramedics are pre-hospital healthcare providers that care for the sick and injured in a variety of emergency settings. This course is designed to meet the NREMT and SC (DHEC) requirements for initial paramedic training, and covers the curriculum and training necessary to sit for the national registry examination. Classroom ID: CEEMS-585 No sections currently available. For information on Training classes, contact our Corporate and Continuing Education Department (CCE) at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu.
|
$7,795.00 |
|
Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$7,795.00
Not including fees and equipment |
|||
What’s next after I complete this program?
Enter the workforce
Graduates of MTC’s paramedic program are workforce-ready upon completion of the national and state certification requirements. There is a significant workforce demand for paramedics in South Carolina and the Midlands area. Graduates of this program are expected to have a very high placement rate and are educated to meet the current workforce demand by incorporating content on best-practice and local issues.
Continue Your Education
Continue your education at Midlands Technical College by obtaining your associate degree in Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic.