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
Humanities, Arts and Literature
| SPCH-105 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 credits |
Social Sciences
Science
| BIOL-101 | General Biology I | 4 credits |
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| BIOL-107 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 4 credits |
| BIOL-203 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits |
Mathematics
Required Courses Related to Major
Required Courses
| BIOL-204 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| MATH-105 | Drug Calculations | 1 credit |
| EMSP-160 | Prevention and Management of Emergency Situations | 6 credits |
| EMSP-200 | Airway, Patient Assessment and Trauma Management | 9 credits |
| EMSP-205 | Medical Emergencies I | 5 credits |
| EMSP-210 | Medical Emergencies II | 9 credits |
| EMSP-215 | Medical Emergencies III | 6 credits |
| EMSP-230 | Paramedic Internship and Evaluation | 5 credits |
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