Paramedic
Associate of Applied Arts and Sciences
The paramedic program offers an exciting and challenging health care career for individuals interested in providing emergency care in the pre-hospital or hospital emergency department setting. EMT personnel are employed in ambulance services, police departments, fire departments, medical centers, and industry.

Positions for emergency medical technicians should remain solid due to the rising population of older persons, the segment of population with the greater frequency of health care needs.

This program includes and exceeds all appropriate state training standards. Prior to clinical experience, a criminal background investigation may be required of students.

Any negative factors in students' backgrounds may limit placement in one or more agencies. Attempts will be made to adjust for this limitation, but if accommodations cannot be made, continuation in the nursing program will not be allowed.

FRESHMAN YEAR
FALL CREDIT
CENG 111 English Composition I 3
MANP 230 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
THCT 104 Medical Terminology 2
THCT 115 Beginning EMT I 6
15

SPRING
THCT 116 Beginning EMT II 6
SPOL 151 American National Government 3
MMTH 120 Introduction to Algebra 3
SPSY 161 General Psychology 3
15

SUMMER
THCT 204 Paramedic I* 11

SOPHOMORE YEAR
FALL CREDIT
THCT 205 Paramedic II 12
SSOC 171 Introduction to Sociology 3
CENG 112 English Composition II
or
CSPE 101 Principles of Speaking
or
CSPE 110 Interpersonal Communications 3
18

SPRING
THCT 206 Paramedic III 12
Humanities and Fine Arts Elective 3
15
Total credits 74

* Upon completion of this course, students would be eligible to take the EMT Specialist licensure exam.

A graduate of this program will be prepared to seek employment as a paramedic in any ambulance or emergency service career.

With successful completion of the required courses, a student will be eligible to take the State licensure examination. Individuals must be at least 18 years of age to take the licensure examination.

Admission to the program requires all students to demonstrate immunity to rubeola, rubella, and hepatitis B. A felony or misdemeanor conviction or suspended driver's license may be cause for denial of license.

A student, to be eligible to take the State licensure exam, must earn a grade of 75% or higher in each required EMT course.

Students are responsible for all prerequisites and/or co-requisites. See course descriptions.

This program is intended to prepare students for employment, and therefore has not been designed to transfer to senior institutions. For clarification, see a WSCC advisor.

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