SearchParamedic Certification for Healthcare Providers
This two-week course will apply previous clinical knowledge to field situations and supplement it with additional knowledge and skills related to pre-hospital situations. This intensive course will cover such topics as patient assessment, rapid extrication, intubation, pre-hospital medications, equipment and patient management. Successful completion of this course will result in a Paramedic Certificate of Completion for the Paramedic Program and eligibility to sit for the National Registry Paramedic Examination.
Didactic training is scheduled during the day; OR time will be scheduled with local hospitals in the mornings prior to classroom time. Field Internship for assessments with local fire departments and ambulance services will be scheduled evenings/weekend during the two-week course. Arrangements can be made with Creighton University EMS Education and your local EMS agencies to complete the required number of contacts.
The Creighton University EMS Education Program is approved by the Nebraska Department of Health to provide EMT education. Questions regarding reciprocity should be directed to the individual's state EMS credentialing agency for requirements.
This course may be taken for credit or certificate.
Course Dates
2012 Course Dates:
July 23 - August 3, 2012
October 8 - 19, 2012
Additional Information
Approximate Projected Expenses
This information is to help the student anticipate some costs associated with the Paramedic Certification Course for Healthcare Professionals. These are estimates only and do not include travel, accommodations and meal expenses.
Tuition $2,750
Textbooks $225
Uniform (one shirt) $40
Immunizations for Health Science Students Cost varies
Certification Examination Fees $235*
*This estimate is based on State of Nebraska DHHS fees. State fees can vary.
View immunization requirements for Health Science Students at: http://www.creighton.edu/chc/healthservices/immunizationrequirements/index.php
Transportation costs to and from Omaha, as well as transportation while in the program, are the responsibility of the participant.
Housing and meals for the duration of the program are also the responsibility of the participant. A block of rooms is reserved for EMS Education students at Homewood Suites. Please contact Homewood Suites directly for rates and reservations. Additional housing options may be found at Hotels.
Online Registration for the July 2012 Session
Online Registration for the October 2012 Session