Emergency Medical Services, Paramedic, AAS
This two-year degree prepares students for a job as a paramedic.
Students will learn to assess and treat patients; apply comprehensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology into treatment plans for a variety of conditions; practice personal safety; and provide advanced treatments for cardiac, neurological, and trauma patients. Students will gain clinical and field experience as part of their studies. This degree is offered at the Chester Campus.
The goal of the Emergency Medical Services, Paramedic, AAS program is to prepare paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.
Note: Students who plan to become an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) must have already obtained their BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers before enrolling in EMT 111 and EMT 120. Though only eight credits, these two EMT courses are rigorous; students will tend to a minimum of ten patients, and engage in practical study through hospital visits and working on ambulances. After completing the courses, students will become eligible to test and become an EMT.
Degree Planner (printable PDF)
Degree Requirements and Outcomes
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Tuition Assistance
This major is eligible for G3 tuition assistance for qualified students.
Career Paths
Prehospital positions include paramedic, EMT, and Advanced EMT. While EMS personnel are often thought of as responding to 911 emergencies, they also support interfacility transports, particularly with the growing population of outpatient facilities and free-standing emergency departments. EMTs and paramedics are also involved with numerous niche specialties, from organ donation to working on an offshore oil rig.
After completing your EMT course, you would also be qualified for numerous positions within the hospital environment, including Patient Care Technician. Becoming an EMT will open numerous doors into the health care field.
Contact Us
Lauren Dumas, BPHM, AAS, NRP, Program Director