Program Resources

The CSI Paramedic Program offers many unique educational resources. Among the many resources are:

• Distance Learning Options including Web Video and Audio lectures
• An educationally and clinically experienced faculty
• A state of the art Simulation Lab
• Palm Pilots for clinical education
• A fully functional training ambulance
• New classrooms with overhead projection, high speed wireless internet connections and high fidelity sound systems
• An outstanding lab including SIM Man, SIM Baby, Virtual IV, and Micro Simulation, superior equipment, a vast collection of videos, computer programs, and online learning modules
• The college library which catalogs a large number of EMS textbooks and monthly journal publications
• Human cadavers for Anatomy and Physiology
• An extensive offering of clinical and internship sites
• Financial Aid and Scholarships for qualifing students
• Career Development Services

The program is approved by the Idaho Bureau of EMS and has just been notified of initial approval of  prestigious National Accreditation by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions!    CoAEMSP Accreditation Page    Accreditation is also expected by CAAHEP in November.  The College of Southern Idaho is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, a national accrediation body.

The program extensively utlizes human patient simulation that allows students the ultimate learning opportunity to perfect life saving skills and critical decision making without risk to live patients.

Research shows this type of state-of-the-art education reduces patient care errors, builds confidence, and critical thinking skill levels in healthcare providers.  SIM Man Page