Paramedic Program       

The Paramedic is an Allied Health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system*. Paramedics provide advanced levels of pre-hospital care for emergency situations and trauma. 
Pre-requisites include: 
-EMT-B License-Active EMT practice or equivalent for one year
-Current Healthcare Provider CPR card
-Approved Anatomy/Physiology Course
-Certain immunization and a background check

The next Paramedic Program is set to begin on Wednesday, September 12, 2012.  Class will meet Mon & Wed 6-9pm.  Call 208-792-2059 for more information.  http://www.lcsc.edu/wft/EMSStudentInformation.htm

* National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards, US Dept of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Jan 2009.