Paramedic
Program Description
If you thrive under pressure and like to help people in distress, a career as a paramedic is the ideal fit for you. We will give you the confidence and teach you the skills needed to be successful in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of paramedicine.
As a paramedic, you will provide medical care by preventing or reducing mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury. You can complete our program as a full-time traditional on-campus student (two semesters, one summer term). Classes start in the fall term and all lab sessions must be taken in person at the Lincoln campus. Once you graduate from the program, you are eligible to take the national registry examination and apply for state certification.
Careers
Your career outlook as a paramedic in Nebraska is good with growth and replacement positions increasing 31.19% long term. Your role and responsibility as a paramedic include being a patient advocate, community healthcare, public education, health promotion and participation in injury and illness prevention programs. Career options include:
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As a paramedic, you primarily provide emergent and non-emergent care to patients in and out of hospital settings. A successful paramedic is a detailed-oriented, team player with strong communication and decision-making skills. Your top priority is to remain calm and focused while you care for your patient during crisis situations.
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Accreditation
The Southeast Community College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs 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
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
CoAEMSP
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
Paramedic Program Outcomes
CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2023.
The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 78.6%.
The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 92.9%.
Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military’. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program.
The most recent retention rate was 87.5%.
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution
Southeast Community College is a State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement Institution (NC-SARA) institution. As such, SCC is unable to offer online or distance courses to students in the following areas at this time: American Samoa, Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
State Licensure or Certification Requirements
The Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Students completing this program will sit for the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) cognitive exam. Successful completion of this exam allows the candidate to become a National Registered Paramedic. This is a national certification and is recognized in every state. Almost all states use the National Registry certification as a basis for licensure. Privileges may vary by state, depending on each state’s laws and guidelines.