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Application Process

Since admission to the Center for Emergency Medicine programs is competitive, seats are limited. We highly suggest that you apply early. To be eligible for enrollment in any of the Center for Emergency Medicine’s Paramedic Programs, the applicant must be:
 

 

  • 18 years of age or older Currently certified as an EMT in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or a Nationally Registered EMT
    A high school graduate or equivalent
    Capable of all duties and requirements as described on the Functional Job Description of the Paramedic

    To apply to the program, the candidate must submit a completed application. A completed application will include:

  • High school and/or college transcripts. If applicants have earned more than an equivalent of 60 college credits, a high school transcript is not necessary.

  • Two sealed letters of evaluation (you must use recommendation forms).

Didactic and Practical Education ​ The course of instruction consists of four phases: didactic, laboratory, clinical/field, and summative field internship. The Center’s program consists of 520 hours of didactic and laboratory education and 544 hours of clinical education. The didactic material provides the foundation for understanding the purpose and objectives of clinical treatments. We believe that this is the distinction between the professional and the technician. This philosophy provides the rationale for the development of a comprehensive classroom curriculum. ​ Laboratory training provides students with a safe and compelling opportunity to develop psychomotor skills and apply concepts to clinical decision-making. The Center maintains an extensive array of training manikins, models, and equipment specifically for practicing the psychomotor skills of patient care. The Center also takes advantage of the latest technology for educational purposes. We maintain a state-of-the-art computer laboratory with the latest educational software and Internet access.

Paramedic Program - 44 Weeks ​ Although the program spans 44 weeks, it demands a significant commitment from students. Classes are held at LifeTeam EMS’s Education Division in Lemoyne, PA, with didactic sessions scheduled on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. In the afternoons, students stay in the education suite to focus on practical skills development.​ The program includes several web-based activities, and students are expected to complete clinical and field rotations on days when classes are not scheduled.

Plan of Studies ​​ Block 1 - Didactic

Foundations of Emergency Care

Pathophysiology

Block 2 - Didactic

Intro to Physical Assessment

Cardiology and Respiratory

Block 3 - Didactic

Pharmacology

Adult Medical Emergencies

Block 4 - Didactic

OB/GYN, Newborn and Pediatric

EMS Operations

​ ​​ Block 1 - Practical

Medication Administration

​​ Block 2 - Practical

Physical Exam Lab

  Block 3 - Practical

​Cardiology Lab

  Block 4 - Practical

Assessment Based Management

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