Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic
Associate of Applied Science
The Paramedic Associate of Applied Science program increases the knowledge and skill of the I-EMT and the EMT-B in advanced life support including endotracheal intubation, cardiac arrhythmia recognition
Selective Admissions Program: In order to be fully admitted to this program, you must fulfill the requirements listed in Program Admissions. See an advisor for details.
Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes
Program Requirements 2018-2019
General Education Requirements
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Credits | |
| Arts and Humanities Requirement | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Requirement | 3 |
| Mathematics or Science Requirement NOTE: Must meet the Math Competency |
3 |
| Subtotal | 9 |
Required Core Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| EMT 170 | ALS Operations | 1.5 |
| EMT 205 | ALS Pharmacology and Medication Administration | 3.5 |
| EMT 214 | ALS Advanced Special Considerations | 2 |
| EMT 218 | Paramedic National Registry Preparatory Course | 3 |
| EMT 219 | ALS Foundations | 1 |
| EMT 221 | ALS Airway and Ventilation | 2 |
| EMT 222 | ALS Patient Assessment and Assessment Based Management | 2 |
| EMT 223 | ALS Trauma Emergencies and Systems | 2.5 |
| EMT 224 | ALS Medical Emergencies | 4 |
| EMT 225 | ALS Special Medical Considerations | 2.5 |
| EMT 227LC | ALS Practicum: Clinical lab - Emergency Room | 1.5 |
| EMT 228LC | ALS Practicum: Vehicular lab - Team Member | 2 |
| EMT 230 | Basic ECG Interpretation | 3 |
| EMT 242 | ALS Advanced Foundations | 4 |
| EMT 244 | ALS Advanced Medical Emergencies | 2.5 |
| EMT 247LC | ALS Advanced Practicum: Clinical lab - Specialized Care | 2 |
| EMT 248LC | ALS Advanced Practicum: Vehicular lab - Team Lead Capstone | 4 |
| EMT 250 | Advanced Cardiac Care | 1 |
| EMT 252 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support | 1 |
| EMT 254 | Advanced ECG Interpretation | 2 |
| EMT 295 | ALS Independent Research | 1 |
| Subtotal | 48 | |
Required Support Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CMN 120 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| WRT 101 or WRT 154 |
English Composition I [SUN# ENG1101] Career Communications |
3 |
| Subtotal | 6 | |
| Total | 63 | |
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