Paramedic Training: Emergency Medical Services Learning Resources Center: University of Iowa Health Care

Paramedic Training

The Paramedic Specialist Full-time Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Paramedic Specialist (Full-time)

The EMSLRC has trained hundreds of paramedics from the U.S. and abroad since its inception in 1979. As one of three accredited Paramedic Specialist Training programs in Iowa, we specialize in preparing career-minded EMTs to attain the highest certification in prehospital emergency medicine. To be considered for admission, the student must be, at minimum, a National Registry of EMTs or State of Iowa Bureau of EMS certified EMT-Basic. International students are welcome and encouraged to contact the EMSLRC directly for information on admission.

In the popular, accelerated Paramedic Specialist Full-time Training program, participants complete training in approximately 9-10 months.

Paramedic Specialist Full-time
This nationally accredited 1,160-hour full-time program leads to certification as an Iowa Paramedic Specialist and National Registry EMT-Paramedic. It follows the U.S. DOT 1998 Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.

This three-phase program consists of 15-weeks of intensive, classroom training, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the EMSLRC; followed by a minimum of 260 hours of supervised hospital clinical time; and a minimum of 360 hours of supervised paramedic field time. Internships are available at a number of approved sites throughout the country.

This program is conducted twice each year, beginning in January and July.

Credentials obtained: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, Advanced Medical Life Support, Basic Cardiac Life Support Instructor, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Provider, Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider, Pediatric Education for Prehospital Provider, and Prehospital Trauma Life Support Provider

DEADLINE FOR THE JULY 2009 COURSE IS APRIL 23, 2009.

Paramedics in action

Last modification date: Mon Dec 1 13:18:29 2008
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