Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Program Website: https://cochise.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2024-2025/2024-2025-catalog/areas-of-study/first-responder-academy/paramedicine-certificate-major-code-par/
Synopsis: The Paramedicine Certificate prepares the student to become a Nationally Registered Paramedic. Paramedics render basic and advanced medical treatment before and during patient transport to a medical facility and they assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies. Paramedics work for fire departments, law enforcement agencies, private ambulance services, industrial companies, clinics, and hospitals.
Admission into the program requires a separate application. Prior to enrollment in the paramedicine program, all students must pass a computer-based entrance examination.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate the legal, ethical, and professional conduct of an entry-level autonomous paramedic.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an entry-level autonomous paramedic with regard to personal safety and wellness as well as to the safety of others.
- Demonstrate self-confidence as an autonomous and effective team leader in the pre-hospital, hospital, and clinical environment.
- Describe and perform various techniques for successful assessment and treatment of patients of all ages and all complaints.
- Analyze the various considerations when determining ground versus air transport of a patient to an appropriate facility.
- Demonstrate proficiency in all required terminal competencies as verified by the medical director.
- Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic.
Total Credit Hours: 55
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
48
Hours
55
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Paramedicine Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$1,112.65
Testing/Exam Fees
$192.00 PMD 101: FISDAP PET Test: $32 PMD 201: National Registry Exam: $160 Total Testing/Exam: $192
In-State Tuition
$5,280.00 Total Credit Hours: 55 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96 55 CR x 96 = $5280 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $5280.00
Other Fees
$2,820.00 LAB Fees PMD 101: $125 PMD 201: $500 PMD 202: $250 PMD 203: $250 PMD 204: $550 PMD 205: $450 Liability Insurance: PMD 201: $40 PMD 203: $40 Finger Print Clrs Card: $65 Immunizations: $100 Physical: $100 Total Other Fees: $2470
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$14,190.00 Total Credit Hours: 55 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258 55 CR x 258 = $14190 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $14190.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$14.50 Uniform Shirt
Total In-State Program Cost
$9,419.15
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$18,329.15
