Aug 19, 2022 | Health Sciences , Featured , Student Success

Columbia State Pins New Emergency Medical Services Grads

The Summer 2022 EMS pinning ceremony.

Columbia State Community College recently recognized 11 emergency medical technicians and 21 paramedics upon completion of their programs during the Summer 2022 EMS pinning ceremony held in Cherry Theater.

“I continue to be amazed at the success of our student graduates and the level of professionalism they display,” said Greg Johnson, Columbia State EMS Academy program director. “Their commitment to excellence both academically and in their chosen career field make this an exciting group of students to watch enter our EMS workforce. EMS Academy faculty should be commended for their work in preparing these students for success. Our faculty continue to provide nurturing support and academic rigor to our students.”

These graduates are the fifth group of EMT graduates in the past year to achieve a 100% first-attempt credentialing exam pass rate for the national registry. The success of these students is phenomenal when compared to a national average first-attempt pass rate of 59-68% across the same time period. The paramedic class also had a 100% first-attempt pass rate on the paramedic national registry psychomotor exam.

An EMT provides basic life support at the site of illnesses and injuries, assisting with transport to the hospital. Paramedics are health care professionals trained in the advanced skills needed for rendering care to the critically ill or injured patient in the pre-hospital, industry or emergency room setting. Paramedics perform all of the procedures described for EMTs plus give oral or intravenous medications, read EKGs (electrocardiograms), do endotracheal intubations, and use additional complex equipment. 

EMT certificate completers also have the option to pursue the General Technology Associate of Applied Science degree by combining coursework from two certificates with general education courses to complete a personalized degree program.

“EMT and paramedic graduates consistently pass boards on the first attempt and are promptly employed in-field,” said Dr. Kae Fleming, Columbia State dean of the Health Sciences Division. “These results are evidence of the dedication and commitment of both the learners and the instructors!”

The program provides students with the necessary didactic and practical training to perform life-saving skills. Additionally, students learn to work alone, as well as in a squad-based (team) environment.

For more information about the EMS program, visit www.ColumbiaState.edu/EMS or contact Johnson at 931.540.2792.

Pictured (left to right): Maury County paramedic graduates Tyler Strachan, Austin Haase, Kelsey Blackwood, Tyler Cooper and Warren Lipscomb.
Pictured (left to right): Maury County paramedic graduates Tyler Strachan, Austin Haase, Kelsey Blackwood, Tyler Cooper and Warren Lipscomb.

 

Pictured (left to right): Davidson County paramedic graduates Ryan Crouse and Eric Foulds.
Pictured (left to right): Davidson County paramedic graduates Ryan Crouse and Eric Foulds.

 

Pictured (left to right): Marshall County paramedic graduates Andie Strasser and Nathan Pruitt.
Pictured (left to right): Marshall County paramedic graduates Andie Strasser and Nathan Pruitt.

 

Pictured (left to right): Dickson County paramedic graduates Santino Miranda, Elizabeth Waggoner and Parker Prievr.
Pictured (left to right): Dickson County paramedic graduates Santino Miranda, Elizabeth Waggoner and Parker Prievr.
Photo Caption (Auto-2556): Pictured (left to right): Rutherford County paramedic graduate Amrith Kahlon.
Pictured (left to right): Rutherford County paramedic graduate Amrith Kahlon.

 

Pictured (left to right): Lawrence County paramedic graduates Luke Shepherd, Kayla Brogan and Haley Hunt.
Pictured (left to right): Lawrence County paramedic graduates Luke Shepherd, Kayla Brogan and Haley Hunt.

 

Williamson County paramedic graduate Henry Garcia.
Williamson County paramedic graduate Henry Garcia.

 

Pictured (left to right): Giles County paramedic graduates Andrew Vernon and Mason Whybrew.
Pictured (left to right): Giles County paramedic graduates Andrew Vernon and Mason Whybrew.

 

Perry County paramedic graduate Sara Bailey.
Perry County paramedic graduate Sara Bailey.

 

Bedford County paramedic graduate Jacob (Will) Kimmins.
Bedford County paramedic graduate Jacob (Will) Kimmins.

 

Pictured (left to right): Maury County emergency medical technician graduates Christopher Clauss and Morgan Anderson.
Pictured (left to right): Maury County emergency medical technician graduates Christopher Clauss and Morgan Anderson.

 

Pictured (left to right): Lawrence County emergency medical technician graduates Bailey Shaffer and Caleb Staggs.
Pictured (left to right): Lawrence County emergency medical technician graduates Bailey Shaffer and Caleb Staggs.

 

Pictured (left to right): Dickson County emergency medical technician graduates Taylor Richardson and Clifton Cummings.
Pictured (left to right): Dickson County emergency medical technician graduates Taylor Richardson and Clifton Cummings.

 

Pictured (left to right): Williamson County emergency medical technician graduates Samuel Dawson, Hunter Wix and Quentin Brock-Compton.
Pictured (left to right): Williamson County emergency medical technician graduates Samuel Dawson, Hunter Wix and Quentin Brock-Compton.

 

Hickman County emergency medical technician graduate Gage Dotson.
Hickman County emergency medical technician graduate Gage Dotson.

 

Davidson County emergency medical technician graduate Baran Adam.
Davidson County emergency medical technician graduate Baran Adam.