Associate in Science Degree in Paramedic
2023-2024 Map
Total Units: 60 - 73
Enrollment in EMS 170 requires special application for admission. Requirements include: High school graduate or equivalent; current National Registry EMT certification; or AEMT (Advanced EMT) certification; and current BLS CPR card equivalent to the current American Heart Association's guidelines (no online CPR). Department recommends EMS 110 for eligibility to take the State of California EMR Certification Exam. Department recommends EMS 111 for eligibility to take the EMT Certification National Registry Exam.
Term 1
11.50 - 19.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| English Competency: Area D Choice (Select One) | 4.00 | ||
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Math placement varies; may be satisfied by high school coursework. Meets Area E if satisfied through college coursework. | |
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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 C Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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Term 2
12.00 - 17.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area B Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Department recommends PSY 1 or SOC 2. | |
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| Area E Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Only necessary if Math competency was not satisfied through college coursework. | |
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3.00 | Only necessary if not met with Area B, C, or F. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 2.50 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a CSU or IGETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see CSU options. | |
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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 | Prerequisite: Admission to the Paramedic Program | |
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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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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:
Completion of the program meets Area F: Self Integration