Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic
2024-2025 Map
Total Units: 36.5
Term 1
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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Term 2
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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