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 through verbal, written, and performative means the knowledge, skills, ability, and critical thinking needed to meet or exceed terminal competencies set by local, state, and national licensing standards and approved by the program medical director.
Provide expeditious and situationally appropriate assessment, treatment, and transport of patients with all demographic backgrounds and complaints.
Execute entry-level, autonomous paramedic tasks in a manner that demonstrates consistently sound judgment in line with established ethical, professional, and legal bounds.
Cultivate respect and advocacy for physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all.
Promote safety and wellness of personnel and patients by adhering to and modeling applicable regulations.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 19-20 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101	Composition**	3
	OR
ENG 101L	Composition with Support Lab*	3
ENG 102	English Composition**	3

Mathematics 3-4 credits

MAT 142	College Mathematics***	3
	OR
MAT 142L	College Mathematics with Support Lab*	3
	or higher (3-4 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 4 credits

BIO 156	Introductory Biology for Allied Health**	4
	OR
BIO 160	Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology**	4

Liberal Arts 3 credits

PSY 101

Introduction to Psychology**

Technology Literacy 3 credits

CIS 116	Computer Essentials*	3
	OR
CIS 120	Introduction to Information Systems**	3

CORE CURRICULUM 49-55 CREDITS

PMD 101	Paramedicine I**	6
PMD 201	Paramedicine II*	7
PMD 202	Paramedicine III*	7
PMD 203	Paramedicine IV*	10
PMD 204	Paramedicine V*	10
PMD 205	Paramedicine VI*	9
PMD 206	Paramedicine VII*	6

The program coordinator may waive PMD 101 for students who meet the course requirements. All PMD courses must be completed with a grade of B or better.