Paramedic Bridge Course

Catalog description

Post-undergraduate level training to supplement initial paramedic education in accordance with the education standards set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, 2009). The course design is structured in topical modules to cover elements critical to the scope of practice of a National Registered paramedic, including pharmacological interventions, patient assessment, airway management & respiratory emergencies, cardiac emergencies, other medical emergencies, trauma emergencies, and EMS operations. The course contains content appropriate to help prepare the learner for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians’ paramedic cognitive exam.  Pre-requisite(s): Admission to Advanced Paramedic Track Concurrency: None Co-requisite(s): None