Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (2 years)

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Associate of Applied Science

Degree Code: PREAASEM09/AASEM15

Admission
Admission to this program is selective. Contact the department for information regarding admission requirements and the application process.

General Education Requirements

Required courses:

PSC 1025 American State and Local Government: GT-SS1 Credits: 3
SOC 2018 Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 Credits: 3

Select one of the following:

COM 1150 Public Speaking Credits: 3
COM 1250 Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 Credits: 3

Select one of the following:

ENG 1021 English Composition I: GT-CO1 Credits: 3
ENG 1031 Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 Credits: 3

Select one of the following:

MAT 1140 Career Math Credits: 3
Any higher-level mathematics course (3-4 credits)

Total General Education Credits: 15-16

Major Requirements

EMS 2025 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice Credits: 3
EMS 2026 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice - Lab Credits: 2
EMS 2027 - Paramedic Special Considerations Credits: 3
EMS 2028 - Paramedic Special Considerations Lab Credits: 2
EMS 2029 - Paramedic Pharmacology Credits: 3
EMS 2030 - Paramedic Pharmacology Lab Credits: 2
EMS 2031 - Paramedic Cardiology Credits: 5
EMS 2032 - Paramedic Cardiology Lab Credits: 1
EMS 2033 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Credits: 4
EMS 2034 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab Credits: 1
EMS 2035 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Credits: 4
EMS 2036 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Lab Credits: 1
EMS 2037 - Paramedic Internship Preparatory Credits: 2
EMS 2073 - Paramedic Clinical Credits: 0-12 (must be taken for 6 credits)
EMS 2080 - Internship I: Paramedic Credits: 0-12 (must be taken for 6 credits)
EMS 2081 - Paramedic Internship II Credits: 0-12 (must be taken for 6 credits)

Total Major Required Credits: 51

Total A.A.S. Degree Credits: 66-67

Note: For the most current list of prerequisites, consult an EMS advisor.