Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic

Program Options in Emergency Medical Technician

Choose from the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic or the NEW Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (C.T.S.) Program!

Emergency Medical Technician-Basic

Delgado Community College offers a (1 Semester Course-- EMTE 112--Basic) a training in initiating immediate lifesaving measures to patients across the pre-hospital spectrum. It will provide basic knowledge and skills needed in critical situations utilizing minimal equipment.

The Emergency Medical Technician Basic provides emergency care such as bandages, splints, obstetrical care, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), administers oxygen and other life-saving techniques.

Students who complete the EMT basic course and pass their National Exam can be employed as EMTs. Students wishing to apply for the advanced EMT programs must be Licensed EMTs.

Official Program Description in the College Catalog

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About the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program

An Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic is qualified to administer advanced emergency medical care in the pre-hospital setting. Working as a Paramedic on emergency medical response vehicles is a challenging, exciting, and satisfying career. Paramedics are on the front line of medical care for patients who are ill or injured. For the individual who prefers action and variety, there is always a new experience and an opportunity to contribute to the community's quality of life. 

Skills of an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic include the interpretation of electrocardiograms, defibrillation, intravenous therapy, administration of appropriate medications, endotracheal intubation, and other advanced life support, patient assessment, and patient care techniques. 

The Delgado Community College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org

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Official Program Description in the College Catalog

Paramedic Program Outcomes

The paramedic program is required by the Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs to report a three-year average of the following outcomes.

	2021	2022	2023	3 Year Average
NREMT Cognitive Exam	80%	67%	86%	58%
NREMT Psychomotor Exam	100%	100%	100%	100%
Retention	64%	50%	83%	66%
Positive Placement	80%	67%	86%	78%

Delgado Pass/Fail Results 2023

EMT - Paramedic

Attempted Exam	First Attempt Pass	Cumulative Pass Within 3 Attempts	Cumulative Pass Within 6 Attempts	Failed All 6 Attempts	Eligible For Retest	Did Not Complete Within 2 Years
7	43% (3)	86% (6)	86% (6)	0% (0)	14% (1)	0% (0)

National Results 2023

EMT - Paramedic

Attempted Exam	First Attempt Pass	Cumulative Pass Within 3 Attempts	Cumulative Pass Within 6 Attempts	Failed All 6 Attempts	Eligible For Retest	Did Not Complete Within 2 Years
16,268	71% (4,779)	86% (13,984)	89% (14,537)	0% (0)	10% (1,600)	1% (131)