Paramedic
PARAMEDIC
PROGRAM – 2 YEAR A.A.S. DEGREE
Graduates of this Associate Degree program will be a qualified and skilled
professionals in the field of Emergency Medical Services as a Paramedic.
The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) is a person who works
in the exciting, expanding field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS). This
degree incorporates theoretical knowledge with extensive clinical application
and experience. The advanced education and training in
the care and transport of the critically injured can mean the difference
between life and death. A.A.S. degree graduates have enhanced potential for
upward progression in the career of pre-hospital care. The curriculum includes
a general education component that gives the student a well-rounded foundation
of knowledge.
Helpful Background - Current EMT-B certification is a prerequisite for this program. Anatomy/Physiology I before paramedic classes begin.
Career Opportunities - Career opportunities for paramedics include: private ambulance companies, hospitals, industry and city health agencies, fire departments and law enforcement agencies. Park services, ski patrols, and other groups in many countries often educate their personnel to become EMT’s or Paramedics as part of their duties. This prepares students to write the National Registry Paramedic Exam.
CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 72
PREREQUISITES: Emergency medical technician certification (EMT-Basic) and CPR certification
FRESHMAN YEAR - FALL SEMESTER
EMTP 1120 Paramedicine
I 3 credits
EMTP 1220 Paramedicine
Skills I 3 credits
Emtp 1235 Drug Dosage Calculations 1 credit
BIOL 1455 Medical Terminology 1 credit
BIOL 2551 Anatomy/Physiology I
OR BIOL 1545 Human Biology 4 credits
CSCI 1455 Intro to Computers 3 credits
AND One Physical Education Class below:
PHED 1415 Weight
Training 1
PHED 1416 Aerobic
Fitness 1
PHED 1449 Walking
1
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 17
FRESHMAN YEAR - SPRING SEMESTER
EMTP 1225 Pharmacology
2 credits
EMTP 1420 Paramedicine
II 3 credits
EMTP 1520 Paramedicine
Skills II 3 credits
PSYC 2551 General Psychology 4 credits
SOC 1555 Intro to Sociology or SOC
1565 Social Problems 3 credits
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 15
SUMMER SESSION
EMTP 1600 Critical
Care Clinical 2 credits
EMTP 1700 Support
Services Clinical 2 credits
EMTP 1800 ALS Ambulance
Clinical 4 credits
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 8
SOPHOMORE YEAR – FALL SEMESTER
EMTP 2020 Paramedicine
III 4 credits
EMTP 2120 Hazardous
Materials 1 credit
EMTP 2220 Paramedicine
IV 3 credits
EMTP 2300 ACLS
Provider 1 credit
EMTP 2320 BTLS/PHTLS
Advanced 1 credit
HLTH 1465 Drug Use & Abuse
2 credits OR HLTH 1459 Introduction to Wellness 3 credits
SPCH 1565 Interpersonal Communications 3 credits
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 15 - 16
SOPHOMORE YEAR – SPRING SEMESTER
EMTP 2340 PALS
Provider 1 credit
EMTP 2360 NRP Provider
Course 1 credit
EMTP 2380 AMLS
Provider Course 1 credit
EMTP 2400 Emergency
Room Clinical 3 credits
EMTP 2500 Acute
Care Clinical 3 credits
EMTP 2600 Paramedic
Internship 8 credits
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDITS 17
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