Paramedic

Overview

This program is intended to train full-time firefighter/EMTs who are assigned to ALS ambulances within Whatcom County as well as members of other partnering agencies within the North Region counties meeting the entrance requirements. Students are sponsored in the program by their employer(s) and as such are subject to the rights and responsibilities of their employment. (See the Washington State Amended National Standard Curriculum Paramedic for a Functional Job Analysis in accord with ADA regulations).

The City of Bellingham operating as Bellingham Medic One (BMO) has been acting as a partner in the development and instructional support. While BTC operates the program, BMO and the Whatcom County Technical Advisory Board provide significant input.

Program Outcomes

To prepare competent entry-level Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains.

In addition, the goal of the Bellingham Technical College Paramedic Training Program is to produce Washington State and Nationally certified paramedics who demonstrate expertise as ALS providers and are prepared to work independent of field supervision, provide excellent patient care and customer service.

Placement Requirements

This is a private program and applications are submitted through the Whatcom County EMS and Bellingham Fire Department.

Note: State and NREMTP requirements specify that the National Registry Exam the National Registry Exam is not considered classroom hours and is not included in the program credits.

Degree and Certificate Requirements

Paramedic AAS Degree requires completion of all Core Courses with a C (2.0) or higher.

Programs

Associate of Applied Science

Paramedic, AAS