Dean: Jessica Clark, DNP, RN
Interim Program Director:Andrew Eckart, BS
Paramedicine Education Mission
The Paramedicine department, founded on the principles of Jesuit, Catholic tradition and honoring the credo and mission of the university, is committed to providing a distinctive education which empowers individuals to become critical thinking, compassionate, respectful, skilled, and knowledgeable clinicians, who embrace authentic and servant leadership as well as value education as a lifelong process.
Overview
Creighton University's online Master of Science in Paramedicine will give you the edge in today's competitive professional world of Paramedicine. Our program is designed to prepare healthcare professionals with Paramedicine experience and a baccalaureate degree for leadership roles requiring administration, planning, education and training, quality improvement initiatives and development.
This program prepares students in the following areas:
- Organizational development and change
- Financial management
- Education
- Legal and ethical issues in Paramedicine
- Evidence based practice for quality management and improvement
- Human resource management
This 36-credit hour program is offered in 8-week online courses. Full-time and part-time plans of study are available.
Program Outcomes
Graduates with the Master of Science degree in Paramedicine will:
- Demonstrate competency in EMS administration, including human resources, leadership, planning, communication, clinical care, EMS operations and finance.
- Work effectively and in solidarity across the distinctions of human diversity.
- Communicate respectfully and effectively through all modes of expression.
- Combine critical-thinking, discipline research, and effective problem-solving in EMS.
- Employ ethical decision-making, service, and civic responsibility in accordance with the Judeo-Christian and Ignatian values and those values consistent with the health care professions and EMS in serving as a leader, administrator, educator, mentor, and advocate for the field of EMS.
Admission Requirements
Academic acceptance is based on academic credentials and application materials:
a) Baccalaureate in Paramedicine (EMS) or a related BA or BS degree or a higher degree in a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
b) A minimum of a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
c) Preferred candidates would be experienced professionals with at least one year of work experience in the field of Paramedicine.
Additional admission requirements include:
- Curriculum Vitae including relevant education and any employment history, certifications and licensures, teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, awards, honors, affiliations, professional associations, experience and background in Paramedicine and/or healthcare.
- Personal Statement: Using 500 words or less, please respond to the following: Explain how successful completion of this program will assist you in achieving your professional goals.
- Recommendation forms: Three letters of recommendation submitted by persons other than family members and preferably submitted by employers, undergraduate faculty, and colleagues;
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Applicants must assume the responsibility of requesting the registrar of each institution previously attended to mail or email an official transcript directly to Creighton University Enrollment Services Department.
English Proficiency Requirement
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): Evidence of a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 100 on the Internet-Based Test (IBT), and IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 7.0 or a DuoLingo score of 120 within the past two years is required for all Paramedicine applicants who meet both criteria below:
1. Native language is not English
2. Have not obtained an undergraduate or higher in the United States*.
*Exceptions to criteria 2 include students who have completed an undergraduate degree from one of the following countries: Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Guam, Ireland, Jamaica, Marshall Islands, New Zealand, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom, and Virgin Islands.
If applicants do not meet both criteria, the applicant can submit a waiver to the appropriate College of Nursing Admissions Committee. Each waiver will be evaluated on an individual basis.
The College of Nursing reserves the right to:
- Require prospective students to re-take the exam.
- Determine whether an approved English language proficiency exam is required of applicants who have earned a college degree from a university in the United States or another approved country. Request an interview of any prospective student.
Other Additional Requirements
Immunizations, background checks, drug screens and any other compliance requirements may be necessary based on possible practicum placements.