Associate in Science Degree in Paramedic
2025-2026 Map
Total Units: 60 - 66
Term 1
12.00 - 16.00 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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Term 2
11.50 - 13.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area 1B/C Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area 2 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Area 4 Choice (See GE Guide) | 3.00 | Department recommends PSYC C1000 or SOC 2. | |
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| Elective (any course numbered 1-99 or C1000-C1999) | 2.50 | Only necessary if the 60 units needed to graduate have not been completed. Consider taking a Cal-GETC General Education course. Visit www.assist.org to see 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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