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Looking for some Advice on a Non-nursing degree

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The School I`m attending offers a Clinical Support degree program, & just finished 2010 fall semester. One day I`d like to be a Medic, & just finished my EMT-B class with an A. I loved my Clinical rotations in the ER when it was busy, & I`m not sure about driving an Ambulance. Starting to think my niche is as an ER Tech. One day would like to go onto the Medic/RN. I`m one of those people that like to get there feet wet, before they swim. Would the below degree program be a good way to do it? Its a 2 yr program & its only about 50 credits to get through it.

General Education
APHY 101 Anatomy and Physiology I3
APHY 102 Anatomy and Physiology II3
ENGL 111 English Composition 3
IVYT 1XX Life Skills Elective1 - 3
MATH 1XX Mathematics Elective3
XXXX XXX Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences Elective3
Select 1 of the following courses.
COMM 101 Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
COMM 102 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication3
General Education: 19 - 21
Professional-Technical
CINS 101 Introduction to Microcomputers3
HLHS 100 Introduction to Health Careers 3
HLHS 101 Medical Terminology 3
HLHS 105 Medical Law and Ethics3
HLHS 111 Health and Wellness for Life3
HLHS 211 Nutrition 3
Professional-Technical: 18 Concentration Electives - Choose 1 to 6 Courses
HLHS 106 Health Care Support Certifications3
>>HLHS 115 Pharmacology for Health Care Support3
HLHS 118 Diversity in Health Care3
HLHS 202 Community Resources 3
HLHS 203 Disability Awareness in Health Care3
HUMS 120 Health and Aging3
HUMS 140 Loss and Grief3
MEAS 242 Disease Conditions 3
Concentration Electives - Choose 1 to 6 Courses: 24 Certification -
Certified Nursing Assistant
HLHS 107 CNA Preparation 5
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant: 5
Certification -Dementia Care
HLHS 113 Dementia Care 3
Certification - Dementia Care: 3
Certification - Electrocardiography
CARD 205 Introduction to Electrocardiography3
CARD 206 Advanced Electrocardiograph Technique3
CARD 207 ECG Externship3
Certification - Electrocardiography: 9
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician
PARM 102 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Training7.5
Certification - Emergency Medical Technician: 7.5 Certification -
Home Health Aide
HLHS 114 Home Health Aide 5
Certification - Home Health Aide: 5 Certification -
Pharmacy Technician
PHAR 101 Pharmacy Technician I 3
PHAR 201 Pharmacy Technician II3
PHAR 202 Pharmacy Technician Experiential Seminar 3
Certification - Pharmacy Technician: 9 Certification -
Phlebotomy
MEAS 219 Medical Assisting Laboratory Techniques3
PHLB 212 Phlebotomy 3
PHLB 257 Phlebotomy Externship 3
Certification - Phlebotomy: 9
Certification - Qualified Medication Aide
HLHS 117 QMA Preparation5
Certification - Qualified Medication Aide: 5
Do they offer a paramedic program?

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Yes there is a Paramedic program to. I was thinking of taking this before going into the Paramedic. Didn`t feel I learned enough stuff in the 4 month Emt-B class.

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Well if you want to be a paramedic they will want you to have finished a paramedic program and if you want to be an RN the hospital will want you to have gone to nursing school. I would hate for you to get this degree and have it be wasted. Most healthcare jobs seem to have a specific progam and this seems kinda broad. It will get you a tech job in several areas but you could just concentrate on one of those areas and be a tech in much less than two years. Just my thoughts!

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I agree- I wouldn't bother with this degree if you are considering being a medic/RN. You're going to duplicate a lot of classes and spend time in school that you might not need to.

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Thanks everone for the Feedback. I`m getting the same replies on a EMT/Medic forum I frequent

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You are wise to get a consult-at the cost of school these dayswe need to spend wisely...Best wishes with your career plans! You will always find work inEmergency for sure..
Author: jone  3-06-2015, 17:02   Views: 673   
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