Paramedicine - Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
The Paramedicine Associate of Applied Science is designed for students seeking a career in emergency medical services and/or the fire service industry. The program meets or exceeds the required technical skills and knowledge necessary for national and state licensure. It is challenging and will require participants to spend between 600 and 800 hours in clinical and field settings. The degree contains certification requirements at the emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic levels; students need to satisfy a computer-based and practical hands-on test through the National Registry of EMTs to complete certification.
Courses
- AH 105 — Math for Health Sciences (3 Credits)
- AH 111 — Medical Terminology (3 Credits)
- AH 115 — Cultural Responsiveness in Health Sciences (3 Credits)
- ANTH 103 — Cultural Anthropology (4 Credits)
- BA 178 — Customer Service (3 Credits)
- BA 285 — Business Human Relations (3 Credits)
- BH 208 — Multicultural Issues for Helpers (4 Credits)
- BI 231Z — Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 Credits)
- BI 232Z — Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 Credits)
- BI 233Z — Human Anatomy and Physiology III (4 Credits)
- BI 234 — Microbiology (4 Credits)
- CJ 100 — Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 Credits)
- COMM 218Z — Interpersonal Communication (4 Credits)
- COMM 219 — Small Group Communication (4 Credits)
- EMT 151 — Emergency Medical Technician Part A (6 Credits)
- EMT 152 — Emergency Medical Technician Part B (6 Credits)
- EMT 163 — Advanced EMT Part I (5 Credits)
- EMT 164 — Advanced EMT Part II (5 Credits)
- EMT 170 — Emergency Response Communication/Documentation (2 Credits)
- EMT 171 — Emergency Response Patient Transport (2 Credits)
- EMT 195 — Crisis Intervention for the Emergency Medical Provider (3 Credits)
- EMT 280CF — Paramedic Part I Clinical (3 Credits)
- EMT 280CI — Capstone Internship (4 Credits)
- EMT 280CS — Paramedic Clinical Part III (3 Credits)
- EMT 280CW — Paramedic Clinical Part II (3 Credits)
- EMT 280FE — Student Field Experience (1 Credit)
- EMT 290 — Paramedic Part I (8 Credits)
- EMT 292 — Paramedic Part II (8 Credits)
- EMT 294 — Paramedic Part III (8 Credits)
- EMT 296 — Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (1 Credit)
- EMT 297 — Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (1 Credit)
- EMT 298 — Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) (1 Credit)
- FIRE 103 — Exploring Public Safety and College Success (2 Credits)
- FIRE 104 — Introduction to Emergency Services (4 Credits)
- FIRE 130 — Rescue Practices (3 Credits)
- HHP 242 — Stress Management (3 Credits)
- HHP 266 — Nutrition for Health (3 Credits)
- HHP 295 — Health and Fitness (3 Credits)
- MTH 105Z — Math in Society (4 Credits)
- MTH 111Z — Precalculus I: Functions (4 Credits)
- OL 244 — Psychology of Risk and Adventure (3 Credits)
- PSY 101 — Applied Psychology (3 Credits)
- PSY 201Z — Introduction to Psychology I (4 Credits)
- PSY 202Z — Introduction to Psychology II (4 Credits)
- PSY 216 — Social Psychology (4 Credits)
- SOC 204Z — Introduction to Sociology (4 Credits)
- WR 121Z — Composition I (4 Credits)