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.
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