Paramedic Science - A.S.
Emergency medicine and the prehospital service careers are some of the fastest growing segments in the job market. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for emergency medical technician (EMTs) and paramedics are projected to grow 7% (faster than average) from 2018 to 2028. Emergencies, such as car crashes, natural disasters, and acts of violence, will continue to require the skills of EMTs and paramedics.
The shortage of paramedics has increased all across the United States over the last 10-15 years. One of the biggest problems is finding quality paramedic education. This program of study will be based upon creating a well-round critical thinker who will be able to provide excellent prehospital care. The focus of this program is based on a model of rural Emergency Medical Service where paramedics are much needed.
Paramedic Science Admission Requirements
Students will have to pass Fisdap Entrance Exam based on EMT Basic general knowledge on the national standards, and Panel Interview.
Students accepted into the program will be required to possess:
- Emergency Medical Technician Basic throughout the program
- Healthcare Provider CPR certification throughout the program
- Show proof of immunizations and required titers
- TB test
- Criminal background check
- Drug screen (as needed)
- Proof of health insurance
Student is responsible for all fees incurred, in addition to tuition.
If a student’s application materials misrepresent any information, for any reason, admission or enrollment may be revoked.
63 credit hours
Required Woods Core (24 credit hours)
| WC 100 | Into the Woods, Out of the Woods, Communities and Education | 3 |
| CO 111 | Introduction to Human Communication | 3 |
| EN 111 | English Composition and Research Writing | 3 |
| TH 200 | Love and Justice: The Faith and Spirituality of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin | 3 |
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| PS 111 | General Psychology | 3 |
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| SO 211 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
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| BU 131 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
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| MA 117 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| CH 101 | Chemistry for Changing Times | 3 |
| CH 101L | Chemistry for Changing Times Laboratory | 0 |
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| AD 200 | Studies in the Visual Arts | 3 |
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| MU 200 | American Music: From Jamestown to James Brown and Beyond | 3 |
Required Paramedic Science Courses (39 credit hours)
| EM 100 | Emergency Medical Technician | 3 |
| PM 101 | Introduction to Paramedic Practices | 6 |
| PM 102 | Introduction to Pharmacology for the Paramedic | 6 |
| PM 104 | Paramedic Clinical | 3 |
| PM 201 | Medical Modalities for Paramedic | 5 |
| PM 202 | Trauma Modalities for Paramedic | 4 |
| PM 203 | Cardiology for Paramedic | 4 |
| PM 204 | Special Response for Paramedic | 3 |
| PM 206 | Capstone Paramedic Clinical Ride Time | 5 |