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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

Students must meet academic and admission requirements prior to admission. Students will be expected to practice certain skills on each other in the college lab. Mandatory attendance requirements apply to all classes in the EMT areas of study. A minimum grade of C is required in all EMT curriculum courses required in the program.

Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Claudia Clark

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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