Academic Program Proposal

Date Proposal Activated	Institution and Proposal	Degree Awarded	Academic Program Name	Objection Deadline	MHEC Final Action	Final Decision Date
	Prince George's Community College Proposal	Lower Division Certificate (L.D.C.)	Paramedic	3/9/2023	Approved	4/5/2023
Paramedic Program Description
The Lower Division Certificate (L.D.C.) in Paramedic will provide students with the skills, knowledge, and clinical experience required to provide safe and effective pre-hospital care. The program integrates classroom, laboratory, and applied clinical <br>practice following the national standard curriculum of the Department of Transportation. The program collaborates with local fire departments and nationally recognized hospitals and emergency departments for medical, trauma, and specialty rotations. The program is approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Service Systems, The Emergency Medical Services Board, and nationally by the Committee on Accreditation (CoAEMSP) through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination.