Emergency Medical Services: Paramedic
Program Map
The Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic program prepares individuals, under the remote supervision of physicians, to recognize, assess, and manage medical emergencies in prehospital settings and to supervise ambulance personnel.
Students interested in the Paramedic program need to apply and be admitted into the Paramedic program. Admission to the program is not guaranteed.
Associate of Science
The Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements as described in the college catalog. This program is designed to be completed in two years (four semesters and one winter and summer session).
Program completion within this time frame is dependent on the number of units enrolled per term and course availability. Full time students are recommended to take 12-15 units per term. Meet with a counselor to develop your Student Educational Plan (SEP), determine the appropriate general education pattern and work/life/school balance.
Prerequisites
- Complete EMS 50 and EMS 51
- Earn a C average in BIO 45
- Have 6 months full-time experience or 1,000 hours of part time work experience as an EMT. At least 50% of this experience must be in pre-hospital setting. Work experience can be either paid or volunteer experience.
- Current AHA CPR card (healthcare provider)
- Have a High school diploma or GED
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
|
EMS 50 – Emergency Medical Technician (RCCD GE Area E1 and E2) |
7.5 |
|
EMS 51 – Emergency Medical Services-Basic Clinical/Field (RCCD GE Area E1 and E2) |
1 |
|
Choose one (RCCD GE Area B2):
|
3 |
| COM 1/1H – Public Speaking/Honors (RCCD GE Area D2) | 3 |
| BIO 45 – Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology (RCCD GE Area A) | 3 |
Student Tasks
- Meet with an educational advisor to complete your first semester educational plan
- Meet with a counselor to complete your comprehensive student education plan
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
| MAT 12 – Statistics (RCCD GE Area D2) | 4 |
|
Choose one (RCCD GE Area C):
|
3 |
|
Choose one (RCCD GE Area B1):
|
3 |
|
ENG 1A/1AH – English Composition/Honors (RCCD GE Area D1) |
4 |
Student Tasks
- Explore career and transfer resources
- Find internship and apprenticeship opportunities
- Attend career and transfer workshops
- Get help with job searches, resume building, and interviews
- Start planning for transfer
- Complete Paramedic program application
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
|
EMS 59 – Paramedic Preparation |
0.5 |
|
EMS 60 – Patient Assessment and Airway Management |
4.5 |
|
EMS 61 – Introduction to Medical Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
EMS 62 – Emergency Pharmacology |
4 |
|
EMS 63 – Cardiology |
4 |
|
EMS 70 (winter) – Trauma Management |
3.5 |
|
EMS 71 (winter) – Clinical Medical Specialty I |
3 |
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to update your student education plan
- Complete your graduation check
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
|
EMS 80 – Medical Emergencies |
4.5 |
|
EMS 81 – Special Populations |
4 |
|
EMS 82 – Special Topics |
3 |
|
EMS 83 – Clinical Medical Specialty II |
3 |
|
EMS 90 (summer) – Assessment Based Management |
3 |
|
EMS 91 (summer) – Paramedic Field Internship |
10 |
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to complete your final graduation check
- Apply for graduation
Certificate
The Paramedic Certificate will be awarded upon completion of program requirements as described in the college catalog. Certificates do not require students to complete general education requirements.
Prerequisites
- Complete EMS 50 and EMS 51 (or have EMT certification)
- Earn a C average in BIO 45 (or equivalent course)
- Have 6 months full-time experience or 1,000 hours of part time work experience as an EMT. At least 50% of this experience must be in pre-hospital setting. Work experience can be either paid or volunteer experience.
- Current AHA CPR card (healthcare provider)
- Have a High school diploma or GED
Student Tasks
- Meet with an educational advisor to complete your first semester educational plan
- Meet with a counselor to complete your comprehensive student education plan
- Complete Paramedic program application
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
|
EMS 59 – Paramedic Preparation |
0.5 |
|
EMS 60 – Patient Assessment and Airway Management |
4.5 |
|
EMS 61 – Introduction to Medical Pathophysiology |
3 |
|
EMS 62 – Emergency Pharmacology |
4 |
|
EMS 63 – Cardiology |
4 |
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to update your student education plan
- Explore career and transfer resources
- Find internship and apprenticeship opportunities
- Attend career and transfer workshops
- Get help with job searches, resume building, and interviews
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
|
EMS 70 (winter) – Trauma Management |
3.5 |
|
EMS 71 (winter) – Clinical Medical Specialty I |
3 |
Student Tasks
- Meet with a counselor to complete your final graduation check
- Apply for graduation
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
|
EMS 80 – Medical Emergencies |
4.5 |
|
EMS 81 – Special Populations |
4 |
|
EMS 82 – Special Topics |
3 |
|
EMS 83 – Clinical Medical Specialty II |
3 |
Suggested Class Schedule
| Course | Units |
|
EMS 90 (summer) – Assessment Based Management |
3 |
|
EMS 91 (summer) – Paramedic Field Internship |
10 |
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