The Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University Center of Operational Medicine Paramedic course is a twelve month certificate program with a shift friendly schedule meeting two – three times per week for lectures, skill labs, and clinical sessions.

Instruction includes hospital rotations with an emphasis on the emergency department and ambulance experience. The program includes the following skills to prepare students for final skills testing:

  • Establishment of peripheral intravenous lines
  • Endotracheal intubation
  • Drug administration
  • Intraosseous infusions
  • Electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythm identification
  • Twelve lead ECG interpretation
  • Defibrillation and cardioversion
  • Noninvasive cardiac pacing
  • Chest decompression

Skills lab Includes

  • Cadaver lab
  • Rescue Operations
  • Helicopter landing zone safety

Students receiving a certificate will be prepared to function effectively in an advanced life-support capacity within the pre-hospital environment. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be prepared to take the National Registry Exam for Paramedic and apply for Georgia licensure. Paramedic Graduates choosing to enroll in a traditional program of study at Augusta University are eligible to receive 13 credit hours.

Prerequisites

  • High school or General Education Development diploma.
  • Valid state driver license and social security number.
  • Pass a Criminal Background check.
  • Proof of immunizations.
  • Successfully pass a drug screen.
  • Proof of successfully completing the Emergency Medical Technician program.
  • A copy of current BLS certification card.

 

Contact Us

Center of Operational Medicine

706-721-3548

706-721-7718

com@augusta.edu

MCGCOM

Accreditation & Reports

The Augusta University Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

9355 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350

CAAHEP's WEBSITE

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions

8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone: 214-703-8445

COAEMSP's WEBSITE

 

Annual Reports

2022 Annual Report

  • Program Retention:  77.8%
  • Positive Placement:  100%
  • NRP CBT pass rate:  85.7%

2021 Annual Report

  • Program Retention:  91.7%
  • Positive Placement:  100%
  • NRP CBT pass rate:  78.8%

2020 Annual Report

  • Program Retention:  94.7%
  • Positive Placement:  100%
  • NRP CBT pass rate:  87.5%

 

Notice: IRS Form 1098-T will not be furnished for this nonacademic credit course.