Introduction

Paramedics provide prehospital emergency care to acutely ill or injured patients under medical authority of licensed physicians. Individuals interested in pursuing a career as a paramedic should possess significant strength to lift and carry victims, good use of hands and fingers, good coordination, good judgment and emotional stability, and ability to work confidently under pressure. Students successfully completing the PMED courses meet the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standards for a Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic and are eligible to take the National Registry Examination required for licensure.

UAA Paramedical Technology