Paramedic Program
The WBAMC Paramedic Program is a 170-day curriculum facilitated through a collaboration with a local college-level paramedic program. This program challenges and develops critical thinking of the individual to evolve the basic level medic into the end-state capability of an NREMT-P qualified member of our team. WBAMC and the local paramedic program will have interoperable teamwork to provide seamless developmental opportunity for every student.
The course runs nine hours a day, six days a week.. This program culminates with the NREMT examination of every student. Students then complete the program with a certificate of completion and receive a transcript with college credit approximately two months after completion.
Any subsequent testing for NREMT-P or NREMT-A is at the expense of the individual or the organization. All students attending this program receive follow-on surveys to understand the impact to healthcare delivery, talent management, and readiness. These surveys enable the program to sustain and shape to create the platform of success.
Criteria for Entry into the Paramedic Program
Soldiers wishing to participate in the program, must email
dha.bliss.William-Beaumont-AMC.mbx.paramedic-program@health.mil from a .mil address and request to apply in the program and with the following documents:
1. NREMT-B certificate- through March 31 of the year after the end of the course.
2.
BLS - valid BLS card current through course completion
3.
Candidates must be current in all military readiness through course completion.
- MEDPROS
- ACFT, HT/WT & Weapons Qualification
- Records review & DD93/ SGLV
- No UCMJ
- No Profile (lifting, bending, jumping, or running)
- Current evaluation, or an extension to place the requirement post-graduation
4.
Commander's Letter of Endorsement.
- Commits to a six-month release for paramedic training.
- Commits to send the individual to a two-week SMART rotation with-in a post six-month graduation.
- Expressed endorsement of this individual being selected.
5.
Supervisor Letter of Recommendation.
- Overview of the individual outlining characteristics of emotional intelligence that make them a good candidate for success [pursues progress, manages stress, eager to learn, part of a team, initiative, self-management, etc.
- Military Training / Education
- Civilian Education
6.
Retention. Applicants need to have a two-year Time in Service remaining after graduating the course.
7.
Prerequisites.
- Anatomy and Physiology (A & P) Course.
- A&P college or ATIS course is HIGHLY recommended to attend course and will be considered in the OML.
- A & P college accredited course with in the last five years [OR] ATRRS training with-in the last six-months [081SDL13-DMSMY-0001, ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY].
- Advanced Life Support (ALS) [RECOMMENDED]. This is a projected prerequisite as the program develops and is currently strongly recommended.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) [RECOMMENDED]. This is a projected prerequisite as the program develops and is currently strongly recommended.
8.
Background Check & Substance Abuse Screening.
- This is a clinical requirement for the civilian healthcare facilities
- The local college level paramedic program facilitates this action through American Databank labs proximal to the candidates.
9.
Transcripts. High School / GED at a minimum
10.
Suspense Timeline. Staff will then notify of selection to attend the course and provide further instruction.
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After WBAMC Paramedic Program staff receive student’s documents, they will be emailed a DA FORM 4187 to complete and return. Staff will then notify of selection to attend the course and provide further instruction.
Return on Investment
Candidates who graduate will receive the following benefits:
- 170 Curriculum with completion of NREMT_P examination
- First two semesters qualify students to take the NREMT_A examination [out of pocket cost; should they not complete the course]
- Registered Nurse cardiology & pharmacology level curriculum
- Facilitates a learning process aligned with Bloom’s Taxonomy from didactic through simulation learning with video review for debriefing, to reengage for the information to become knowledge, and mature into skills / capabilities.
- Force multiplier with troop clinic, and emergency department manpower to augment physician assistant, and registered nurse shortages.
- Talent management enabler. Technical organization development SME; it opens opportunities to flight medic, W1, and sets the individual up to pursue physician assistant, and/or nursing.
- College accredited certificate with an option for an Associates in Applied Science.