Associate of Science in Paramedicine (AS)
The Paramedic program is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Paramedic. It is an intense, full-time program consisting of lectures, skills lab, clinical practice, and field internship. Students must possess a current CPR-Health Care Provider Card and are also recommended to have a current EMT license and six-months of recent work experience.
Paramedic Program Admission Requirements
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- 2.5 or higher GPA on combined paramedic prerequisites:
- A minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses is required. Be advised that a “C” in all prerequisites courses does not meet the 2.5 minimum GPA requirements. Students are ranked for admission based on grades in Human Anatomy and Human Physiology.
- No more than two repetitions of any EMT course is allowed. "W" counts as a repeat.
- Current NREMT or Local EMS Authority EMT Certification
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Card.
- Completion of Paramedic Program Application submitted by deadline
- Completion of the Paramedic Program written entrance exam by the application deadline
- Strongly recommend six months of full-time verified work experience as an EMT on an emergency response vehicle, such as a fire engine or private ambulance
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate entry-level skills for a variety of roles at the entry-level as a Paramedic.
- Demonstrate sufficient preparation to pass the NREMT-P.
- Apply skills in didactic, psycho-motor, and affective domains needed to perform the duties as a Paramedic in the community.
- Complete the Paramedic National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced Level Paramedic Exam preparation.
- Demonstrate competent intellectual, hands-on, and professional skills to provide Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic level services.
- Adhere to professional behaviors set by the Paramedic Program Code of Ethics.
- Demonstrate patient safety at all times.
- Achieve a successful transition to employment as a Paramedic.
Career Opportunities
Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment in the following positions: Emergency Medical Services Paramedic, emergency room technicians, medical offices, fire departments, entertainment, and large venue services.
Note
This degree is not designed for transfer; however, the courses included in this degree may be transferable and apply to other degrees designed for transfer.
Program Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
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GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS | 25 | |
College of the Sequoias' Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE) | ||
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PREREQUISITES COURSES | 6 | |
EMT 251 | Emergency Medical Technician B | 6 |
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 37 | |
PM 201 | Paramedic Theory | 16 |
PM 202 | Paramedic Clinical Experience | 4 |
PM 203 | Paramedic Field Internship | 10 |
PM 230 | Paramedic Preparation | 7 |
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TOTAL | 68 |
The Associate Degree requirements include the completion of:
- Required major courses and restricted elective courses with a "C" or better grade in each course (required and restricted elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair),
- General Education requirements,
- Subject requirements include American Institutions.
- A minimum of 60 units of degree-applicable courses numbered 1-299, at least 12 of which must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).