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Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic - A.A.S. Degree (Career)

Application Code 132

For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—Room HS-236—443-518-1560.

This area of study prepares graduates to provide immediate care for the critically ill or injured at the site of an emergency. Emergency care is maintained during transport of patients to hospital settings. Instruction includes classroom and clinical experience. Successful completion of the program leads to eligibility to take state and national certification examinations in Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic. Graduates are employed by fire and rescue organizations, hospitals, private ambulance companies, and other health care agencies. Current EMT-B certification* and all required prerequisite courses must be verified for enrollment in EMSP-160, along with proof of experience as an EMT-B as outlined by Code of Maryland (COMAR) regulations.

General Education Core

Composition

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL-121College Composition

3

Humanities, Arts and Literature

Course NumberTitleCredits
SPCH-105Fundamentals of Public Speaking

3

Social Sciences

Course NumberTitleCredits
PSYC-101General Psychology

3

Science

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-101General Biology I

4

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BIOL-107Fundamentals of Microbiology

4

BIOL-203Anatomy and Physiology I

4

Mathematics

Course NumberTitleCredits
-Mathematics Core Course

3-5

Required Courses Related to Major

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-204Anatomy and Physiology II

4

MATH-105Drug Calculations

1

EMSP-160Prevention and Management of Emergency Situations

6

EMSP-200Airway, Patient Assessment and Trauma Management

9

EMSP-205Medical Emergencies I

5

EMSP-210Medical Emergencies II

9

EMSP-215Medical Emergencies III

6

EMSP-230Paramedic Internship and Evaluation

5

For information on obtaining EMT-B certification, contact the office of Admissions and Advising or the Program Director for Emergency Medical Services.

A grade of “C” or better is required in paramedic, mathematics, and science courses.

Total Credit Hours: 65-67