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Paramedicine - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - PAR)

The Paramedicine Associate of Applied Science degree prepares the student to become a Nationally Registered Paramedic. Paramedics render basic and advanced medical treatment before and during patient transport to a medical facility and they assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies. Paramedics work for fire departments, law enforcement agencies, private ambulance services, industrial companies, clinics, and hospitals.

Admission into the program requires a separate application. Prior to enrollment in the paramedicine program, all students must pass a computer-based entrance examination.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate the legal, ethical, and professional conduct of an entry-level autonomous paramedic.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of an entry-level autonomous paramedic with regard to personal safety and wellness as well as to the safety of others.
  • Demonstrate self-confidence as an autonomous and effective team leader in the pre-hospital, hospital, and clinical environment.
  • Describe and perform various techniques for successful assessment and treatment of patients of all ages and all complaints.
  • Analyze the various considerations when determining ground versus air transport of a patient to an appropriate facility.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in all required terminal competencies as verified by the medical director.
  • Demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 19 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3
ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics/Laboratory Sciences 4 credits

BIO 156Introductory Biology for Allied Health*

4
OR
BIO 160Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology**

4

Liberal Arts 6 credits

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116Computer Essentials*

3
OR
CIS 120Introduction to Information Systems**

3

CORE CURRICULUM 49-55 CREDITS

PMD 101Paramedicine I*

6
PMD 201Paramedicine II*

7
PMD 202Paramedicine III*

7
PMD 203Paramedicine IV*

10
PMD 204Paramedicine V*

10
PMD 205Paramedicine VI*

9
PMD 206Paramedicine VII*

6

The program coordinator may waive PMD 101 for students who meet the course requirements.

TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 68-74 CREDITS