Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This certificate level program is designed for those involved in community paramedic programs who seek to understand their individual and collective roles and responsibilities within the low acuity healthcare settings, whether they are working as community care personnel, technicians, clinicians, or practitioners. Quality improvement is an important skill for a Community Paramedic team because it ensures the needs of the community they serve are met through needs assessments and health record reviews. Through the prism of the social determinants of health, students will be provided the experience of developing an informed appreciation of the personal, social, economic, and environmental conditions that influence the health and wellness of individuals and communities.
Award Outcomes
Explain the scope of service for the role of the Primary Care Technician
Differentiate between the role of the Primary Care Technician, traditional community health care workers and the emergency medical personnel
Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to assist the patient with the established Plan of Care
Evaluate treatment and referral programs according to policies and protocols
Evaluate the characteristics of health in the community
Identify relevant health and welfare services
Characterize the role of the PCT as a liaison between patients, health and welfare service providers and community advocates
Implement predesigned prevention programs that address health disparities intended to improve the health of diverse populations
Identify “hear and treat” and “see and treat” models of care
Identify quality improvement activities such as health and welfare services associated with a community paramedic program in collaboration with CP’s and other healthcare professionals
Evaluate frameworks and data collection designed for community paramedic and primary care program
Career Opportunities
Job opportunities are available in any organization that provides community health care, emergency medical services, and public health.
Semester Sequence
First Semester
| EMSV1050 | Emergency Medical Responder (First Responder) | 3 |
| EMSV1100 | Emergency Medical Technician - Basic | 6 |
Second Semester
| EMSV2001 | Community Paramedicine I | 3 |
| EMSV2012 | Community Paramedicine II | 3 |
| EMSV2026 | Community Paramedic Quality Improvement | 3 |
| EMSV2036 | Work Integrated Learning – Primary Care | 3 |
Graduation (21 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
8/19/2025 : BP 7218 / EP 7217