Paramedic, A.S.

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Entrance requirements and policies:

Core classes must be taken in same configuration as A.A.S./Certificate
Students may need to consider taking additional classes appropriate to future academic pursuits and university transfer and program requirements
The admission process for the Paramedic Associate of Science is the same as that for the Paramedic Associate of Applied Science degree

Note: The student must complete each course in the curriculum with a C or better to remain in and graduate from the program.

Due to changes in accreditation and industry standards, any student who does not complete this paramedic program in its entirety within 24 months must repeat the entire program.

Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

BIOL-252 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4 cr.
EMSP-113 CPR for the Health Care Provider 1 cr.
EMSP-121 Emergency Medical Technician 15 cr.

General Education Requirements: 31 credits

Gen Ed - Communications, Mathematics, Social/Behavioral Science, Humanities, Fine Arts, Electives

ENGL-111 Freshman Composition 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Communications 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Mathematics 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Social/Behavioral Science 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Humanities 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Fine Arts 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Electives 9 cr.

Gen Ed - Lab Science

BIOL-253 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 cr.

Core Requirements: 45 credits

EMSP-200 Assessment & Clinical Decision Making 1 cr.
EMSP-205 Airway and Ventilatory Management 1 cr.
EMSP-211 Professional Paramedic Practice 2 cr.
EMSP-216 Emergency Pharmacology 2 cr.
EMSP-219 Medical Emergencies I 5 cr.
EMSP-229 Paramedic Lab I 5 cr.
EMSP-230 Paramedic Clinical I 2 cr.
EMSP-242 Trauma Management 3 cr.
EMSP-251 EMS Operations 2 cr.
EMSP-256 Current Issues in EMS 2 cr.
EMSP-261 Special Populations 2 cr.
EMSP-269 Medical Emergencies II 4 cr.
EMSP-271 Paramedic Clinical II 2 cr.
EMSP-274 Paramedic Lab II 5 cr.
EMSP-279 Paramedic Capstone 2 cr.
EMSP-282 Paramedic Field Internship 5 cr.

Total Credits: 76

Suggested Course Sequence Full-time Students:

Students accepted into this selective admission program must follow the required course sequence outlined below in order to remain in and complete the program.

Students who for any reason are unable to follow this course sequence must contact an academic advisor.

Fall 1

Gen Ed - Mathematics 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Fine Arts 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Humanities 3 cr.
Gen Ed - Elective 3 cr.

Spring 2

Summer 2

EMSP-279 Paramedic Capstone 2 cr.
EMSP-282 Paramedic Field Internship 5 cr.