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This certificate program provides training to licensed paramedics and registered nurses who desire to become members of a critical care transport team. The program is designed to prepare students for the Critical Care Paramedic (CCP-C), Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C), and Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) exams as a means to become members of a critical care transport team.
Students must be currently licensed paramedics or nurses, have at least two years of experience as a paramedic or registered nurse in an emergency setting, have current ACLS, PALS, ITLS/PHTLS provider certifications. Students must be approved by a program coordinator prior to enrolling in any course within this certificate program.
Curriculum
The Critical Care Transport Certificate Program generally accepts 16 students each fall semester. Students are required to complete a criminal background and random drug test prior to starting any clinical portion of this program. Students are also required to show proof of immunizations, tuberculosis screening and health insurance prior to beginning any clinical portion of this program.
Those who complete the following courses will be awarded a certificate of program proficiency. All course require a grade of C or better.
| Total Semester Credits: | 6 | |
| First Semester | ||
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| EMS 270 | Critical Care Transport I | 3 |
| EMS 271 | Critical Care Transport II | 3 |
| Total Program Credits: | 7 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| EMS 275 | Critical Care Transport Experience (clinical) | 1 |
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Program Coordinator
For more Information about Critical Care Transport please contact
Curt Schmittling at 618-235-2700, ext. 5343 or curt.schmittling@swic.edu
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