Embark on Your Pathway from Classroom to Life-Saving Action

When moments matter most, the world looks to paramedics as its first line of defence. They aren’t just healthcare workers; they’re the rapid responders who arrive first, act decisively, and often tip the scales between life and death. Suppose you’ve ever envisioned yourself as the steady presence amid chaos, the expert hand guiding someone back to health long before they reach the hospital. In that case, paramedic technology is your vocation.

Here’s everything you need to know about stepping into the world of paramedics.

Paramedic Technology

Course Description:

The Paramedic Technology program, also known as Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine, is an intensive, internationally accredited program designed to equip students with the expertise and skills necessary for a successful career in emergency medical services. Through a rigorous learning experience grounded in international best practices, graduates will emerge as highly skilled, knowledgeable, and independent Advanced Care Paramedics, capable of providing exceptional patient care in diverse and challenging environments. This HND programme aims to address the global need for proficient paramedics by producing well-rounded practitioners who possess a deep understanding of rescue principles, advanced patient care, and emergency medical services. Upon completion, graduates will be registered as Advanced Care Paramedics, empowered to make a meaningful impact in reducing mortality and morbidity associated with illness and injury, and providing critical care in hospital environments and pre-hospital settings worldwide.

This programme offers an extensive curriculum covering various critical courses, including but not limited to:

• Emergency Medical Services
• Trauma Emergencies
• Medicine and Surgery
• Patient Assessments
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmacology
• Orthopedics Trauma
• Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Psychiatry Emergencies
• Community Care Paramedicine
• Aviation Medicine
• Critical Care Paramedicine
• Sports Medicine
• Diagnostic Methods in Medicine
• Wilderness Medicine

Some benefits or advantages of studying paramedicine at LACOMS.

• Global Best Practices: Learn from industry experts, ranging from home-based, UK, and Canada-based successful professionals, and stay up-to-date with international standards.
• Hands-on Experience: We collaborate with the hospital system around our facility in Lagos and beyond for unparalleled practical exposure to students and intern paramedics in all-around patient care, most especially in the emergency room.
• Opportunity to work with the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) upon graduation
• Diverse Career Opportunities: Work in hospital emergency rooms, neuro wards, and more, making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Global Career Prospects: Take advantage of massive international job opportunities for paramedics in the UK, Canada, Australia, and Asia through our partnered International Paramedics job route. Our dedicated support team will guide you every step of the way, from application to actual relocation upon completion of your program

We are currently one of the best training schools for paramedics in Nigeria and in West Africa, with thorough scrutiny of our training modules to an international standard curriculum. Students will benefit from a blend of classroom lectures, laboratory work, simulations and scenario drills, weekly clinical meetings, and practical clinical rotations in reputable hospitals, conducted on 12-hour weekend shifts as well as SIWES postings. This hands-on experience is invaluable for developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as well as fostering effective teamwork within the healthcare sector.

 Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Paramedic Technology programme can pursue careers as:

• Paramedics in the Ambulance Services
• Paramedics in the Hospital’s Emergency Room
• Flight Paramedics in the Aviation Industry
• Critical Care Paramedics in Helicopter Emergency Medical Services
• Stand-by Medic in the Entertainment  Industry
• Sports Medics in the Sports Industry
• EMS Instructors

Obtainable Qualification

National Diploma in Paramedic Technology

Higher National Diploma in Paramedic Technology