UH EMS - Institute Paramedic Programs
Welcome to the University Hospitals EMT-Paramedic Program. The EMT-Paramedic education
program at University hospital is committed to preparing high quality individuals to be effective and compassionate
paramedics in accordance with the standards established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the State of Ohio.
A paramedic is a highly trained healthcare professional that works in emergency medical situations.
Paramedics provide advanced levels of care for medical emergencies and trauma. The majority of paramedics work for public
and private emergency medical service ambulances, emergency response vehicles, fire departments or in specialized mobile
intensive care units. Some paramedics may undertake hospital-based roles, such as hospital Intensive Care Units, Critical
Care Units and Emergency departments.
Paramedics can perform as field practitioners, providing extensive out-of-hospital treatment and diagnostic services under a medical control of a physician and under written medical protocol. Paramedics can provide:
Paramedics can perform as field practitioners, providing extensive out-of-hospital treatment and diagnostic services under a medical control of a physician and under written medical protocol. Paramedics can provide:
- Advanced Life Support monitoring, and defibrillation
- 12 lead interpretation
- External cardiac pacing
- Cardiac medication administration
- Chest needle decompression
- IV access including intraosseous administration
- Cricothyrotomy
- Tracheal Intubation
If you are interested in becoming a Paramedic click below and review our upcoming classes.
