What is a Paramedic and What Does a Paramedic Do?
A Paramedic is the highest trained pre-hospital health care professional. In addition to the basic training and skills of the EMT-B, the paramedic is trained in advanced patient assessment, trauma management, pharmacology and cardiology. This training includes advanced skills in intubation, cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, intravenous therapy, drug administration and specialized rescue techniques. Paramedic training is not limited to the above but provides some idea of the scope of training. About the Course The St.Vincent Hospitals and Health Services paramedic course exceeds the guidelines established by the US Department of Transportation and is approved by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security. The course is approximately 1,100 hours and takes an average of 12 to 15 months to complete. The course includes didactic instruction and clinical experiences in the hospital and an ambulance internship. The internet is also used for academic review, skill and clinical tracking. Cou
