About
Delaware County Community College’s Paramedic, Certificate of Proficiency (MEDX) in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, prepares students for careers providing 9-1-1 emergency response, inter-facility transport, and critical care transport by ground and air-medical vehicles. The program develops the education, skills, and clinical experience expected of an entry-level paramedic and awards a certificate upon completion with a 2.0 GPA and a grade of C or better in all program courses. Students complete 40 credits of EMTP courses and become eligible to sit for the National Registry exam to become certified as a Paramedic. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18, hold Pennsylvania Emergency Medical Technician certification or have a reciprocity application in process, document 25 patient contacts as a primary patient care leader, hold current CPR provider certification, submit required background clearances, complete a physical examination with drug testing, and maintain medical health insurance.
Organization
Delaware County Community College - Southeast Center
Delaware County Community College’s Southeast Center is a community college campus in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania. The institution prepares students for occupational fields including cybersecurity, emergency medical services, HVAC, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, and nursing. Its academic offerings include an Associate in Applied Science nursing program, along with certificate and career-training options connected to emergency response, information technology, skilled trades, and health care. The college also provides pathways in areas such as web development, residential carpentry, residential electrical work, computer-aided drafting, and CNC manufacturing. This combination of associate-degree and certificate-level study gives the institution a broad career-education role across technical, trade, and clinical fields.