Bridge Program: RN, RT or PA to Paramedic
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Course Dates: Oct. 13, 2009 - Feb. 9, 2010
Course Times: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesdays (16 class sessions)
Course Number: EMSP 2553.2201, lecture; EMSP 2463.2200, clinical
Course Description: (nine semester-credit-hours) The student will be introduced to patient assessment,
air care, medical emergency and trauma care from a pre-hospital care perspective along with the skills
to support these activities. Students also must test and earn DSHS EMT-Basic certification during this
course and prior to beginning clinical. Students will attend a minimum of 10 24-hour MICU rotations.
Uniforms are required for clinical sessions.
Prerequisites: This course is for students holding an RN, RT or PA credential with a minimum of 36
months of critical-patient care in an emergency department or critical-care unit; current ACLS Certificate
and an associate’s degree or higher in a related health care discipline are required. Must provide proof
of immunizations and proof of medical insurance.
Tuition for Nine Credits: $369 for Dallas County residents; $684 for out-of-county residents
Liability Insurance: All students, once admitted, are required to purchase professional liability
insurance unless provided by employer with a letter on file. Students cannot attend clinical without
professional liability insurance that is valid throughout the course. The cost is to be announced in class.
End-of-Course Outcomes: Students will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency
Medical Technicians (NREMT) and apply for Texas Department of State Health Services
Paramedic Certification.
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