Paramedic - Diploma (2020-2021)
Hutchinson and Willmar (41 Credits) - Education Plan

Prerequisites:

  • Current CPR for Health Care Providers certification
  • Current EMT certification and at least 100 hours of EMT experience
  • Successful completion of MDH background study
  • Submission of medical clearance for field and clinical activities (physical, immunizations)
 
Course Outline
 
Required Courses
(20 Courses)
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
EMSP 1502 Introduction to Emergency Care 1 
EMSP 1504 Anatomy and Physiology for the Paramedic 2 
EMSP 1506 Pharmacology for the Paramedic 2 
EMSP 1510 Ambulance Operations I 1 
EMSP 1512 Ambulance Operations II 2 
EMSP 1530 Patient Assessment 1 
EMSP 1540 Shock and Trauma Care 3 
EMSP 1552 Airway and Pulmonology 1 
EMSP 1554 Cardiology 4 
EMSP 1560 Medical Emergencies 4 
EMSP 1570 Special Populations 3 
EMSP 1580 Clinical I 2 
EMSP 1582 Clinical II 3 
EMSP 1590 Field Clinical I-BLS 1 
EMSP 1593 Field Clinical II - ALSA 1 
EMSP 1594 Field Clinical II - ALS B 2 
EMSP 1596 Field Clinical III and Paramedic Capstone 3 
EMSP 1597 Paramedic Psychomotor Examination Preparation 1 
EMSP 1600 ACLS Provider 1 
EMSP 1602 PALS Provider 1 
Total Credits: 39  
 
Elective Courses
(select 2 credits from the courses below)
General education elective courses may be selected from any MnTC Goal area.
Course
Number		 Course Title Credits
EMS 1120 Emergency Medical Technician 7 
EMSP 1096 Basic Life Support (BLS) Internship 2 
Total Credits: 2  
 
Total Diploma Credits: 41