Paramedicine AAS Degree

For more information please see the Paramedicine Program Overview .

Purpose

In addition to development of didactic, clinical and field skills, sciences and communications in the diploma, the AAS degree allows students to develop skills in medical terminology, humanities, and behavioral sciences.

Suggested Sequence of Courses

Required Courses

PARM 1010 - Principles of Paramedicine 4 credit(s)
PARM 1020 - Advance EMS Skills 3 credit(s)
PARM 1030 - Pharmacology & Ventilation Management 4 credit(s)
PARM 1040 - Trauma Emergencies 3 credit(s)
PARM 1050 - Cardiovascular & Respiratory Emergencies 3 credit(s)
PARM 1060 - Medical Emergencies 3 credit(s)
PARM 1070 - OB/GYN & Pediatrics 3 credit(s)
PARM 1080 - Special Populations & EMS Operations 2 credit(s)
PARM 1110 - Paramedic Practicum I 1 credit(s)
PARM 1120 - Paramedic Practicum II 4 credit(s)
PARM 2310 - Paramedic Practicum III 1 credit(s)
PARM 2320 - Paramedic Practicum IV 2 credit(s)
PARM 2400 - Paramedic Field Internship 4 credit(s)
PARM 2410 - Advanced Certifications 1 credit(s)
HLTH 1060 - Comprehensive Medical Terminology 3 credit(s)
Student Elective Courses - Select 3 credit(s)

Subtotal: 44

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:
Note: Scores for specific health program admission may vary from the scores listed. Please see the program director for more specific information.

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will complete:

In addition to Paramedicine Diploma General Education Core Requirements 14 credit(s) student need 1 credit from Group A, B C, D or E

GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s) from diploma
(Required:
ENGL 1000
OR higher)
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 8 credit(s) from diploma
(Required:
BIOS 1250
  AND
BIOS 1260
  OR higher AND
CHEM 1050
  OR higher)
GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Goals; Group D: Information Technology Literacy or Group E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s) from diploma
GEN ED Group A, B, C, D or E 2 credit(s)