Paramedic
DCC Helps You Help Others
Become a certified paramedic in three semesters at DCC.
Credits
Semesters of study for most students
Credits in hands-on clinical placements
What You'll Study in Our Paramedic Certificate Program
With a paramedic certificate from DCC, you'll master the advanced life support skills needed to safely assess patients experiencing medical emergencies. Your expert faculty and clinical supervisors are committed to preparing you for entry-level employment in a range of paramedic positions.
Our paramedic certification is just 40 credits and takes three semesters to complete. Become the one who comes to someone's rescue with DCC.
VIEW CURRICULUMSample Courses
PAR 108: Paramedic Prep and Operations
Familiarize yourself with curriculum requirements and explore various field operations
and procedures
PAR 106: Pharmacology and IV Therapy
An introduction to pharmacological agents, with an emphasis on physiological drug
interactions
PAR 203: Cardiology and Pulmonary
The pathophysiology, assessment and management of the respiratory and cardiac systems
Where Do Paramedic Certificate Grads Go?
Transform your associate degree into a bachelor’s degree. DCC grads have successfully gone on to four-year programs at:
- SUNY Albany
- SUNY Canton
- SUNY Oswego
- Excelsior College
- Marist College
- Mobile Life Support Services
- Empress Ambulance
- Ambulnz
- Northern Dutchess Paramedics
- Rockland Paramedics
- Westchester EMS
National Registry certification allows for working in other states as well:
- Danbury EMS in Connecticut
- New Jersey
- Delaware
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Email: admissions@sunydutchess.edu
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