EMS Program Mission Statement
The paramedic program at Wor-Wic Community College provides students with a comprehensive didactic, laboratory, clinical and field education that prepares graduates with the technical expertise for employment in the emergency medical services profession. Graduates from the paramedic program will exhibit the professional and personal attributes contributing to the delivery of pre-hospital care to patients in our community. The program supports the college’s vision by developing an exceptional emergency medical services workforce through excellence in education.
Health Professions Mission Statement
The health professions division advocates for and ensures adherence to the professional standards, facilitates faculty development and coordinates resourcing for the health programs involved to promote student success in entering the local community workforce as well-prepared healthcare professionals.
Health Professions Values
Professionalism – Health profession students accept constructive feedback, self-evaluate personal performance and practice safety in the clinical practicum according to professional standards. Professionalism is practiced by demonstrating respect for students, faculty, staff and patients.
Community – Health profession students practice civility, are advocates for patients and peers, and promote health through community service.
Integrity – Health profession students exhibit honest and ethical behavior, assume responsibility for actions and are accountable for academic performance.
Compassion – Health profession students deliver compassionate care to patients, are empathetic and understanding of patient needs, and serve as ambassadors for the health programs in clinical agencies.
Cultural competence – Health profession students are respectful of diverse opinions, open-minded to new ideas, provide unbiased patient care and promote the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belongingness when interacting with students, faculty and patients.
Scholarship – Health profession students engage in life-long learning opportunities to develop technical skill and clinical judgment competencies necessary to serve as future leaders in the health care industry.
Excellence – Health profession students adhere to the highest standards of performance, model professionalism and engage in collaborative learning experiences to advance the health professions division.
