EMT-Paramedic Certificate
Mercy EMT-Paramedic Program Provides:
• Preparation for the State of Ohio Paramedic Certification
• Eligibility to take National Registry (NREMT) exam
• Ability to apply for licensure in other states
• Option of applying college credit earned in certificate program toward advanced degrees in related healthcare fields
• Eligibility for Financial Aid
In 2010, the Ohio State Board of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) adopted the national accreditation of the state’s paramedic training programs, requiring all Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic programs must be affiliated with an institution of higher education by 2013. Although the State of Ohio has been granted an extension on this requirement through 2017, Mercy College believes the timely development of an accredited program will benefit both students and the community, providing those with EMT-Basic certification in the State of Ohio the opportunity to gain national certification and be able to practice anywhere in the United States.
Currently, there are no Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Services Professions (COAEMSP)/Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic education programs in the immediate geographic area. In Lucas County, 911 first responders are required to have the advanced certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. The location of Mercy College in downtown Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, is a convenient and logical educational option for those with EMT-Basic certification who desire advanced training and enhanced employability. Currently, there are only five CAAHEP accredited programs in Ohio, which are: Akron General Medical Center-Akron, OH; Columbus State Community College-Columbus, OH; Summa Health System-Akron, OH; University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters College-Cincinnati, OH; Youngstown State University-Youngstown, OH. None serve this region.
The degree program will be 40/40.5 credit hours spanning three semesters. This program will be financial aid eligible once all necessary approvals and authorizations have been obtained.
Program content has been developed using curriculum and material defined by the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration EMT-Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic National Standard Curriculum and CoAEMSP under the auspices of CAAHEP. The program received accreditation from the State of Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, as of June 2011 (OH-22). The approvals and accreditation are critical to the success of this initiative because effective in 2013, all Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic programs must be affiliated with an institution of higher education.
Mercy College has been granted approval for the Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic certificate program by the Higher Learning Commission and the Ohio Board of Regents.
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