Arkansas Tech University

Paramedic / EMT

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Arkansas Tech University, Ozark Campus Paramedic training endeavors to develop a paramedic who will possess dignity, empathy, show tolerance in working with others, and know and assume his/her role with the responsibility involved. The student will learn, under the direction of a physician, to:

1. Assess the pre-hospital needs of the acutely ill or traumatized patient.
2. Provide triage and render basic and advance life support to patients.
3. Communicate effectively with the patients, family, and other health care providers.
4. Maintain the level of care to the patient as he/she is transported to a health care facility.
5. Determine the order of priority in meeting these pre-hospital needs.
6. Participate in workshops, in-service programs, and other educational seminars to upgrade the basic knowledge acquired through the paramedic training program.

Arkansas Tech University - Ozark Campus offers a technical certificate in Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services (56 hours) and an associate of applied science in allied health with an option in Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services (69 hours).