Paramedic College Credit Certificate (PARAM-CT)

The College Credit Certificate in Paramedic provides the student with the practical skills necessary for careers in pre-hospital emergency care. This certificate program also provides supplemental training to individuals currently employed in the field. The program is composed of selected college credit courses offered within the Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Certificate Requirements

Required Courses

BSC 1080Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

3 cc

BSC 1080LEssentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

1 cc

EMS 1601Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care

1 cc

EMS 1612Cardiovascular Emergencies

2 cc

EMS 1654LParamedic Field/Clinical Experience I

3 cc

EMS 1683Fundamentals of Advanced Prehospital Care

1 cc

EMS 2231LParamedic Lab I

3 cc

EMS 2232LParamedic Lab II

2 cc

EMS 2236LParamedic Lab III

3 cc

EMS 2460LEMS Field Leadership

1 cc

EMS 2613Patient Assessment

1 cc

EMS 2614Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies

3 cc

EMS 2627Medical Emergencies

4 cc

EMS 2628OB/GYN/Neonatal/Pediatric Emergencies

2 cc

EMS 2655LParamedic Field/Clinical Experience II

3 cc

EMS 2656LParamedic Field/Clinical Internship

5 cc

EMS 2680Behavioral Emergencies

1 cc

EMS 2681Special Considerations in Prehospital Care

1 cc

EMS 2682Advanced Prehospital Trauma Management

2 cc

EMS 2627: This course includes field experience or service learning. See course description for more information.

Total Credit Hours: 42

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