Looking for some Advice on a Non-nursing degree

[Zalan]

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

[hiddencatRN, BSN, RN]

Do they offer a paramedic program?

[Zalan]

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.

[SnowStar4]

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!

[hiddencatRN, BSN, RN]

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.

[Zalan]

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

[Guest717236]

You are wise to get a consult-at the cost of school these days

we need to spend wisely...

Best wishes with your career plans! You will always find work in

Emergency for sure..