Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic - Certificate (Career)
Application Code 133
For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—Room HS-236—443-518-1560.
This certificate is a track within the Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic degree. 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.
*For information on obtaining EMT-B certification, contact the office of Admissions and Advising or the Program Director for Emergency Medical Services.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
| BIOL-101 | General Biology I | 4 credits |
| - | or | |
| BIOL-107 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 4 credits |
| BIOL-203 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits |
| BIOL-204 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| 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 |
| MATH-105 | Drug Calculations | 1 credit |
A grade of “C” or better is required in paramedic, mathematics, and science courses.
Total Credit Hours: 53
For important information about this financial aid-eligible program that leads to gainful employment, please visit www.howardcc.edu/disclosures.