Paramedicine

https://www.creighton.edu/ems/programs

Dean: Jessica Clark, DNP, RN
Paramedicine Interim Program Director: Andrew Eckart, BS

Mission Statement

The Paramedicine department, founded on the principles of the Jesuit, Catholic tradition and honoring the credo and mission of the university, is committed to providing a high quality Paramedicine education which will empower individuals to become compassionate, respectful, skilled, and knowledgeable care providers who value education as a lifelong process.

Statement of Goals

To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.

Baccalaureate Program Outcomes

1. Integrate respect for each person’s dignity, worth, and spiritual uniqueness into professional practice.

2. Synthesize knowledge and evidence from Paramedicine and other disciplines to provide evidenced-based care.

3. Collaborate and communicate effectively as a member of the healthcare team using diverse modalities.

4. Incorporate deliberate reflection, self-awareness, and values consciousness into a process of personal and professional formation.

5. Integrate professional, legal, and ethical standards into Paramedicine practice.

6. Demonstrate competency in the clinical knowledge, technical skills and behavioral approaches necessary to function effectively as a Paramedicine clinician.

Accreditation

Creighton University's Paramedicine Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US HWY 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Phone: (727) 210-2350  Fax: (727) 210-2354
https://www.caahep.org/

To contact CoAEMSP:
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 70588
Phone: (214) 703-8445  Fax: (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

Accelerated Master's Programs

  • The following program is designed for students to complete their Bachelor's degree in Paramedicine while also pursuing a Master's degree.

B.S. in Paramedicine to M.S., Paramedicine