Please do not be confused with on line continuing education programs where there is little structure and interaction with a live instructor. This online paramedic training course couldn't be any more different.
SouthCoast Training is one of the very few schools in the country offering an
Online Hybrid Paramedic Program This online paramedic program uses
a combination of an internet based virtual classroom to deliver the lecture (didactic) portion of the program. The hands on or practical skills
portion of the program will be delivered in the traditional manner.
The virtual or web based classroom is an exciting way to deliver online paramedic learning. Each student will utilize a headset that contains a
microphone, and will sign into a virtual classroom through an internet web address, for a LIVE interactive lecture from some of the most
experienced instructors available. We have the capability for you to see the instructor live during the lecture. You will interact with him or
her as well as your fellow students. This classroom has the capability for total application sharing, which means, whatever the instructor is
showing on his or her computer, will be visible all the students. This includes power point presentations, audio and video clips/movies, handouts
and any other document.
This virtual classroom is totally interactive. If the student has a question, they will be able to push a button on their keyboard and the
instructor will see a hand raised next to the person’s name, once acknowledged by the instructor the student will be able to ask the question
using their microphone. This will be heard by the entire class and discussion can ensue.
One of the most exciting features of this online paramedic program is that each session is recorded and archived. If a student misses a classroom
session (because life happens) then they will be required to watch the recorded session that they missed. The recorded class shows EVERYTHING
that happens during that session. This would include the power point presentation, voice over from the instructor any questions from students
and any documents that were shown by the instructor.
One of the exciting aspects of this platform is that it allows all internet connection to be used, even the low bandwidth system like dial-up.
Along with the virtual classroom an entire course management system will be available online for each student. It will be preloaded with all
the handouts and extra documents that make our online paramedic program stand above the rest. The student will also complete assignments and
quizzes online in this system. It has some excellent ancillary learning material that comes directly from the author of the Paramedic text book.