Paramedic - General Technology
Associate Degree in Applied Science - General Technology
Program Start Date: Any term (must first complete the Paramedic Certificate)
Minimum Program Length: Five (5) terms, day or evening
Program Description:
The Associate Degree in Applied Science- General Technology - Paramedic students will receive training in anatomy and physiology as well as advanced medical skills through extensive related coursework, clinical and field experience.
Practical Experience:
Students complete didactic courses as well as clinical rotations in the emergency department, operating room, obstetrics, and pediatrics. Students will also complete ride-alongs in the ambulance with EMS.
Professional Opportunities:
Paramedics can become supervisors, operations managers, administrative directors, or executive directors of emergency services. Many become instructors, dispatchers, or physician assistants; others move into sales or marketing of emergency medical equipment. Some individuals become EMTs and paramedics first and then advance in their training as registered nurses, physicians, or other health care workers.
Unique Aspects:
Students must complete the Paramedic Certificate program prior to applying for the Associate Degree in Applied Science - General Technology - Paramedic. Graduate must pass a written and practical examination administered by the State Licensing agency or the NREMT-P after completing the program..
EEDA Career Cluster
Health Sciences
Course Requirements (followed by credit hours):
Prerequisites:
BIO 112 Basic Anatomy and Physiology (4)
CPT 101 Introduction to Computers (3)
ASSET or COMPASS
Complete keyboarding proficiency exam or take AOT 100
Documentation of current NREMT-B AND NREMT-I certification
A. General Education:
ENG 165 Professional Communications (3)
PSY 103 Human Relations (3)
SPC 209 Interpersonal Communication (3)
B. Major Courses:
EMS 119 Emergency Medical Services Operations (2)
EMS 120 Pharmacology (3)
EMS 210 **Advanced Emergency Medical Care I (5)
EMS 213 *Advanced Emergency Medical Care II 4
EMS 217 Introduction to Electrocardiography (2)
EMS 218 EMS Management Seminar (2)
EMS 220 Paramedic Internship I (3)
EMS 221 Paramedic Internship II (3)
EMS 222 Paramedic Internship III (3)
EMS 223 Paramedic Clinical I (2)
EMS 224 Paramedic Clinical II (2)
*ACLS and AMLS certification training and exams will be taken while completing this course.
**PALS and PHTLS certification training and exams will be taken while completing this course.
C. Electives and/or Other Additional Courses Required for Graduation:
• Secondary Technical Specialty course credit hours required: (15)
(Individualized advising for each student with the Paramedic Program Director to enhance secondary technical specialty courses.)
• Graduates of the program must be at least 18 years old.
Minimum semester credit hours required for graduation: (62)