Paramedic | Western Dakota Technical College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingWriting

Knowledge

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyPsychology

Tasks

Evaluate the functioning of the neuromuscularskeletal system and the spine using systems of chiropra
Diagnose health problems by reviewing patients' health and medical histories, questioning, observing
Perform a series of manual adjustments to the spine or other articulations of the body to correct th

Technology

Information retrieval or search softwareMedical softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite softwarePresentation software

Tools

Adult Magill forcepsAdult non-rebreather oxygen masksAdult styletsAirway suction unitsAmbulancesBag valve mask BVM resuscitatorsBattery-powered portable suction unitsBlood pressure recordersBlood tubesBulb syringesBulletproof vestsCardboard splintsCathetersCenter punches/glass hammersChild oxygen masks

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high29-2042.00	Emergency Medical Technicians	title_inference	$41,340 median$60,780 top	+5.08%	920

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Neuromusculoskeletal assessments — conduct structured physical examinations to identify motor deficits and injury patterns during routine emergency calls.
Patient medical histories — obtain and record comprehensive histories independently by integrating questioning, observation, and chart review on scene.
Critical thinking under pressure — analyze multiple patient symptoms simultaneously to prioritize treatment decisions with reduced supervisor oversight.
Medication administration — prepare and administer approved EMT-level medications following standing orders in pre-hospital care settings.
Electronic patient care reports — complete accurate, detailed documentation within required timeframes using agency medical software after each call.
Patient communication — explain procedures and provide reassurance clearly to anxious or injured patients across diverse community settings.
Trauma triage — apply START or similar triage systems to categorize multiple patients during mass casualty incidents with minimal direction.
Airway management — perform bag-valve-mask ventilation and airway adjunct insertion for compromised patients during field emergencies.
Pediatric patient assessment — adapt examination and treatment approaches for infant and child patients in home or school emergency settings.
Monitoring changes in patient condition — track and interpret ongoing vital sign trends during transport to adjust care plans appropriately.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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