Paramedicine - AAS

General Education Requirements

1. Foundation Studies (12 credits)
   1. College Composition or Applied Communication
        Credits: 6
   2. Numeracy (Quantitative Literacy)
        Credits: 3
   3. Critical Thinking
        Credits: 3
2. Area Studies (7 credits)
   1. Physical and Biological Science
        Credits: 4
   2. Behavioral
        or
      Social Science
        Credits: 3

Program Requirements

• EMS 261 - Paramedicine I Credits: 14
• EMS 262 - Paramedicine II Credits: 4
• EMS 263 - Paramedicine III and Clinical Practicum Credits: 16
• EMS 264 - Paramedicine IV and Field Practicum Credits: 9

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Paramedicine Degree program, the learner will be able to:

1. Explain the human anatomy and function of the cells in systemic organs. (EMS 261)
2. Identify the roles, responsibilities, medical, legal and ethical issues that impact decisions within an EMS system. (EMS 261)
3. Perform patient assessments, analyzing medical history, physical exam and/or mechanisms of injury to formulate a patient treatment plan. (EMS 261, EMS 262, EMS 263, EMS 264)
4. Describe standards and guidelines that help ensure safe and effective ground and air medical care and transport for all types of incidents. (EMS 261)
5. Perform all aspects of patient care procedures including communication documentation, administration of medications and readiness of equipment and personnel. (EMS 261, EMS 262, EMS 263, EMS 264)