Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic

From a rolled car, to the back of an ambulance, and into the emergency room – our high-tech labs and dedicated faculty will prepare you to handle practically any emergency.

Field and clinical experience
Graduates will complete over 1,100 hours of field and clinical experience with experienced preceptors to guide them on a 1:1 basis. Read more.

The best thing about this major is that you graduate with over 1000 hours of field experience.

Jasmine, Paramedic Technician

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A 360 degree, rotating vehicle promotes realistic scenarios and challenging case studies which enable our students to practice vehicle extrication of patients in various positions. A fully functioning ambulance affords students the opportunity to practice advanced life support treatment on scene or during transport in a simulated environment. Within a simulated emergency room setting, students practice assessments and skills utilizing computer-generated patient scenarios in conjunction with simulated mannequin training and state-of-the-art equipment. Paramedic students practice their skills in the Klump Academic Center, in a laboratory outfitted with a fully functioning ambulance. Paramedic students practice vehicle extrication techniques in a 360-degree rotating vehicle. Paramedic students volunteer at the Little League World Series. Paramedic students practice their skills in the Klump Academic Center, in a laboratory outfitted with a fully functioning ambulance. Penn College student uniforms display the Paramedic Technology patch. Field rotations with regional ambulance services and experienced paramedic preceptors provide real world clinical experience.

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Penn College Paramedic Program Outcomes (CAAHEP/CoAEMSP)

Penn College publishes a 3 and 5 year window average results of the outcomes for: National Registry Written and Practical Exams, Attrition & Retention, and Positive Placement consistent and verifiable by its CAAHEP/CoAEMSP Annual Report. Read more.

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Pennsylvania College of Technology
DIF 119
One College Avenue
Williamsport, PA 17701

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