TOTAL .............................................................................................. PROGRAM OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the Emergency Medical Technology program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes: • Know the principles underlying the profession of paramedicine, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and disorders recognized and treated by paramedics. • Demonstrate knowledge of the modalities and skills used in emergency medical services and the ability to assess objectively the evidence for their effectiveness. • Acquire skills for life-long, self-directed learning to update their knowledge of the practice of paramedicine after completion of their formal studies. • Acquire the practical skills needed to work as a competent paramedic delivering emergency medical services. • Assume responsibility for independent judgment in making sound decisions regarding patient management. • Apply these skills to appropriate, safe, effective and compassionate patient care. • Understand the use of quality improvement techniques to enhance the accuracy and appropriate of patient care for the paramedic. • Practice both independently and collaboratively as part of a clinical teams and health care systems. • Practice according to the ethical principles and legal requirements of the profession of paramedicine and of Mayo Clinic. ......................24 CREDITS
- Subject
- EMT
- Credits (min)
- 8
- Credits (max)
- 8
- Credit unit
- cr
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026
- Source
- www.rctc.edu