Associate in Science Degree in Paramedic
2022-2023 Map
Total Units: 62.5 - 74
Term 1
12.50 - 21.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EMS-110: Emergency Medical Responder | 4.00 | Not required but strongly recommended by the department. Call department head for further details (530) 895-2321 | |
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| Area A Choice (Select One) | 1.00 - 5.00 | Department recommends BIOL-10 or BIOL-20/21 | |
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| Area F: Kiniesology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 3.00 | ||
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| English Composition | 4.00 | ||
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| Math Competency (Select one) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Math placement varies. The department strongly recommends a solid algebraic/math background. | |
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Notes:
Enrollment in EMS major coursework (Term 3) requires special application for admission. Requirements include: High school graduate or GED, current NREMT certification or EMT II certificate, current BLS CPR card.
Term 2
13.50 - 16.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EMS-111: Emergency Medical Technician | 7.00 | If not already a CPR certified ALH-2 is a class at butte that will allow you to become certified. | |
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| Area B choice (Select One) | 3.00 | Department recommend PSY-1 or SOC-2 | |
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| Area E Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | If you completed a math comp course previously Area E is not required. | |
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| Area F: Kiniesology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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Term 3
21 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EMS 170: Paramedic-Theory | 21.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Paramedic Program This course is the first of a two-semester long program that provides the Paramedic student the didactic information and skills required to meet the state of California requirements for paramedic training. The course meets accreditation requirements of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The course follows U.S. Department of Transportation Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Upon successful completion of EMS 170 and EMS 171 the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for licensure as a Paramedic in the state of California. Anatomy and Physiology will be covered extensively throughout the course. Graded only. |
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Notes:
Fall only program. Enrollment requires special application for admissions. Applications are due by the end of April.
Term 4
15.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| EMS 171: Paramedic Clinical and Field Internship | 15.50 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): EMS 170 This course provides the Paramedic student simulation skills lab, hospital clinical and field internship experience required to meet the state of California requirements for paramedic training. The course meets accreditation requirements of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The course follows U.S. Department of Transportation Paramedic National Standard Curriculum. Upon successful completion, in combination with successful completion of EMS 170, the student will be eligible to take the National Registry Exam required for licensure as a Paramedic in the state of California. Graded only. |
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Notes:
Term 4 starts first working day after New Year's Holiday, typically January 2nd.