Associate in Science Degree in Paramedic
2024-2025 Map
Total Units: 60 - 66
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
14.00 - 18.00 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area 1A Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 3 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area 5 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Department recommends BIOL 10 or BIOL 20/21. | |
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| Area 6 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Graduation Requirement Choice (See GE Guide) | 2.00 | ||
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Term 2
9.50 - 11.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | Department recommends PSY 1 or SOC 2. | |
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| Area 1B Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99) | 0.50 | 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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