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Title of Major: Paramedic, A.A.S.
Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S. and eligibility for the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) written and practical exams.
Code: AAS.EMT.EMT
Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 61
Learn more about the Paramedic Degree Program
Purpose: Prepares students for state and national certification as a Paramedic (NRP). There is a fee for the national exam.
The AACC Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP), and approved as a Maryland EMS Educational Program by the Maryland Emergency Medical Services Board (MEMSB) upon the recommendation of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS).
AACC cannot confirm whether the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure in states other than Maryland. If you plan to apply for licensure in a state other than Maryland, contact that state’s licensing board to determine whether the AACC course or program meets requirements for licensure in that state. If you need assistance finding contact information for your state, or if you need additional information regarding professional licensure, please contact the School of Health Sciences at 410-777-7310.
Additional Program Requirements
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Prerequisites
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| BIO 230-Structure and Function of the Human Body OR BIO 232-Human Biology 2 OR BIO 234-Anatomy and Physiology 2 BIO 231 and BIO 233 and BIO 234 may be substituted for BIO 230 |
4 credit hours | ||
| ACA 100-Student Success Seminar Or evidence of completion of 27 academic credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 |
1 credit hour |
Term 1
General Education courses in Term 1 and Term 2 may be taken prior to, concurrently or following the Paramedic course sequence.
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. |
3 credit hours | ||
| CTA 100-Computing and Information Technology OR CTP 103-Theories and Applications of Digital Technology |
4 credit hours | ||
| COM 111-Fundamentals of Oral Communication OR COM 116-Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers |
3 credit hours | ||
| PSY 111-Introduction to Psychology | 3 credit hours | ||
Mathematics GER  |
3-4 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Elective (must have 60 credits for graduation)  |
0-3 credit hours | ||
EMT 115-Introduction to Paramedic  |
2 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| EMT 118-Paramedic 1 |
13 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| EMT 119-Paramedic 2 |
13 credit hours |
Term 5
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| EMT 215-Paramedic 3 |
5 credit hours | ||
| EMT 270-Paramedic Capstone |
7 credit hours |
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