• 11001
  • Paramedic Science Technical Certificate (TC)
Ivy Tech Community College - Valparaiso
Ivy Tech Community College
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
https://www.ivytech.edu/
Staff Approved

Description

Paramedic Science Program Standard:A qualified faculty member in paramedic science meets all five of the following criteria:1. Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree, from a regionally accredited institution, and2. Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program; and3. Holds an Indiana paramedic certification; and4. Holds an Indiana Department of Homeland Security Primary Instructor certification; and5. Has two years of directly related work experience.PARM 102, 105 Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching EMT course PARM 102 and 105 meets the course standard through one of two routes:1. Meets the Paramedic Science program standard, or2. Holds both of the following certifications:? a current EMT or higher certification and? a current Indiana Department of Homeland Security Primary Instructor certification.PARM 111, 112, 115, 200, 210, 213, 215 and 220Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching PARM 111, 112, 115, 200, 210, 213, 215 and 220 meets the Paramedic Science program standard or all three of the following criteria:1. Completed academic preparation appropriate to the course(s) being taught; and2. Holds an Indiana paramedic certification; and3. Has two years of directly related work experience.PARM 116, 216, 219 Course Standard:A qualified faculty member teaching PARM 116, 216, 219 meets the Paramedic Science program standard or holds an Indiana paramedic certification.

A paramedic helps save lives in the event of illness or injury and gain the satisfaction of assisting others in emergency situations. A paramedic can make a difference and change lives. A person that chooses to become a paramedic is someone who wants to be a public servant and has the gift of compassion and caring. Even the smallest detail can make the difference between life and death. The Paramedic Science program at Ivy Tech is taught by some of the area's finest paramedics. Students will benefit from 360 hours of clinical experience, 400 hours of an internship using hands-on experiences in actual patient care settings. The curriculum is a careful mix of lecture, demonstration, in-class skill practice sessions and clinical rotations. Through all of these experiences, students obtain the knowledge and skills to allow them to function in the ever changing world of Emergency Medical Services. The Paramedic Science program is a selective admission program. When you apply to the College, you will be accepted into HealthcareSpecialist with a concentration in Paramedic Science while you complete the prerequisite requirements. The Paramedic Science program accepts a limited number of students each year and there is a separate application process. Contact your campus of interest below for more details. In addition to meeting the requirements outlined in the Essential Functions, studentswho are admitted to the program will be required to pay for and submit to a criminal background check, drug testing and physical exam. The details and process will be provided at an orientation. Please contact the program faculty for more detailed information. Displayed pricing is based on full-time enrollment. For more information about the Ivy+ banded tuition model, please go to:https://www.ivytech.edu/tuition/index.html

Yes
51.0904
High School Diploma or Equivalent
  1. Copy of current or pending Indiana/National Registry EMT certification
  2. Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR Healthcare Provider Card or Red Cross Professional Rescuer Certification Card.
  3. Copy of valid Indiana Driver’s License/Identification Card
  4. Successful completion of APHY 101 or equivalent transfer credit

Upon acceptance into the program:

  1. Physical health form and immunizations completed prior to the start of clinical
  2. Successful completion of background/drug check as per clinic requirement.
  3. All mandatory training completed prior to clinical (including but not limited to):
    1. Exposure and Blood borne pathogen training
    2. HIPAA and patient confidentiality

Prior to the semester start date (five start dates per academic year). 

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Admissions

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  • Day
  • 1.5 year(s)
  • 54.5 academic credit hours
  • 100%
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Financial Information

$8,150.00
$0.00
$927.00
$150.00
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$225.00
$141.00
$176.02
9,593.00
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    • $104.00
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    • $160.00
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Financial Aid

Financial Aid:

  • Federal Gift Aid (Pell Grant)
  • Federal Student Loan (Stafford)
  • G. I. Bill
  • Institutional Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
  • Local Gift Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
  • State Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
  • Work Study Programs
  • No
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