Mar 27, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

Paramedicine AAS Degree


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.

Note: This certificate is available at Grand Island only 

Suggested Sequence of Courses  

BIOS 1010-General Biology is a required pre-requisite for BIOS 2250-Anatomy & Physiology I unless BIOS 2250 has been successfully completed.

Subtotal: 43


 

General Education Core Requirements


All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will complete a minimum of 15 credits of General Education from the following (AA and AS students will have additional requirements):

In addition to Paramedicine Diploma  General Education Core Requirements of 14 credit(s) student need 3 credit(s) from Group A, B, C, D or E

  • GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s) from diploma
    (Required: ENGL 1010  OR higher)
  • GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 8 credit(s) from diploma
    (Required: BIOS 2250  AND BIOS 2260  or higher)
  • GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Goals; D: Information Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s) from diploma
  • GEN ED Group A, B, C, D or E 3 credit(s)
    (Recommend: BIOS 1010 )

Subtotal: 17


 

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 60