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Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic (A.A.S.)


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Special Admission Requirements - Rolling Admission (admits twice a year: fall and spring)

Official Title of Major: Emergency Medical Services - 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.EMS.EMS

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 64

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 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 EMS areas of study. A minimum grade of C is required in all EMS curriculum courses required in the program.

Range of Occupations

  • Paramedic in local emergency medical services system, industry or health care setting.

Special Conditions

Health Manpower Shortage: This program of study may be designated a Health Manpower Shortage Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (see the Tuition, Fees and Payments  section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Health Manpower Shortage Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.

 

 

Anne Arundel Community College and/or the School of Health Sciences reserves the right to revise requirements for admission into the Health Sciences programs, the selection criteria and procedures, and the required courses for programs of study as deemed necessary without prior notification.

 

Honors Program Courses


If you qualify for the Honors Program, you may take honors versions  of some courses (such as ENG 101H , ENG 102H , etc.).

Entrance/Admission Requirements


To view all entrance/admission details, please go to the Paramedic Admission Requirements page.

Criminal Background Check and Drug Screening

This program requires the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and possible drug screening. For complete details, see Health Sciences Criminal Background & Drug Screening.

Articulation Agreement

Students may transfer up to 60 credits to the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) Emergency Health Services curriculum and up to a maximum of 64 credits to the Towson University Allied Health program in pursuit of an advanced degree. For information call the EMT department at 410-777-7310.

Graduation Requirements


Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements  for college-wide graduation requirements.

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Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic Course Sequence


General Education Requirements: 20 credits


Courses may be taken prior to, concurrently or following the Paramedic course sequence.

English Composition: 3 credits


Mathematics: 3 credits


Program Requirements: 44 credits


All EMS courses require a grade of C or better.

Diversity Requirement


Satisfied by SOC 111  or SOC 150  or SOC 212 .

Technology Requirement


Satisfied by EMS sequence of courses .

Wellness Requirement


Satisfied by EMS sequence of courses .

Fast Track


This program has a Fast Track Option  for those holding a college degree.

Program Outcomes


Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  1. Integrate knowledge of safety, EMS systems, and provider well-being to provide quality care within a legal framework of cultural humility, therapeutic communications and medical ethics.

  2. Integrate approved medical terminology and abbreviations into all communications with health professionals.

  3. Apply knowledge and principles of public health, epidemiology, health promotion and illness/injury prevention while advocating for the psychosocial needs of the patient.

  4. Integrate knowledge of pharmacology to formulate a treatment plan intended to mitigate emergencies and improve the overall health of patients of all age groups.

  5. Integrate assessment, anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, presentations and prognosis to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patient’s airway, adequate mechanical ventilation and respiration for patients of all ages.

  6. Integrate scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, psychosocial impact, and presentations to form a field impression from their list of differential diagnoses. 

  7. Utilize clinical reasoning to formulate field diagnoses to create an appropriate treatment/care plan for a diverse population using appropriate team dynamics and leadership for medical and trauma patients. 

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

Related Offerings


Students may wish to also review requirements for the related majors or programs linked below.

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