Paramedic 

Associate in Applied Science Degree

PMED.AAS.C29

The Paramedic program prepares individuals to provide advanced life support in and out of hospital settings to critically ill and injured persons. To prepare individuals to function in the paramedic role, a combination of educational methods are used in this program, including theory, instruction, demonstration and practice of life-saving skills for simulated and real emergency situations. Instruction is provided by physicians specializing in emergency medicine, registered nurses with advanced education in trauma management and paramedics approved by the emergency medical services director. The associate degree curriculum offers the student the opportunity to learn fundamental principles necessary for supervisory roles. This degree typically is not designed for transfer.

Paramedic Major (4 courses)
Credit hours: 30

All courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

  • * PMED 2408 - Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedic I
  • * PMED 2418 - Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedic II
  • * PMED 2437 - Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedic III
  • * PMED 2447 - Emergency Medical Technician—Paramedic IV

General Education (5 courses)
Credit hours: 16-17

Complete all four sub-requirements:

  1. Communications- 6 credit hours
    A minimum grade of C is required in courses to fulfill this requirement.
    • * ENGL 1613 - English I
    CHOOSE ONE course from the following:
    • * ENGL 1413 - Fundamentals of Writing
    • * ENGL 1623 - English II
    • * SPCH 1553 - Introductory Speech
    • SPCH 1563 - Interpersonal Communications
  2. Mathematics - 3-4 credit hours
    Complete this course or higher level mathematics.
    • * MATH 1414 - Basic Algebra
  3. Laboratory Science - 4 credit hours
    The Laboratory Science course must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
    CHOOSE from the following two options:
    • * BIOL 1554 - Human Biology or both
    • * BIOL 2644 - Anatomy and Physiology I* and BIOL 2654 - Anatomy and Physiology II
  4. Human and Behavioral Social Science - 3 credit hours
    CHOOSE ONE course from the following:
    • * PSYC 1813 - Introduction to Psychology
    • * PHIL 2543 - Death and Dying

Paramedic Electives – Option 1:
KCC/Riverside Medical Center students (4 courses)
Credit hours: 23

  • * PEPC 1308 - Emergency Medical Technician—Intermediate I
  • * PEPC 1318 - Emergency Medical Technician—Intermediate II
  • * PEPC 1324 - Emergency Medical Technician—Intermediate III
  • * PEPC 1343 - Emergency Medical Technician—Intermediate IV

Paramedic Electives – Option 2:
KCC/Provena St. Mary's Hospital students (4-7 courses)
Credit hours: 23

  • * PEPC 1324 - Emergency Medical Technician—Intermediate III
  • * PEPC 1343 - Emergency Medical Technician—Intermediate IV
    In addition, CHOOSE 16 credit hours of electives from the following list:
    • * BIOL 2644 - Anatomy and Physiology I
    • * BIOL 2654 - Anatomy and Physiology II
    • * BSNS 1603 - Business Communications
    • CDEV 1513 - Child Growth & Development
    • HLTH 1312 - Medical Terminology
    • HLTH 1513 - Nutrition
    • HLTH 1372 - Ethical and Legal Issues
    • * PHIL 2543 - Death and Dying
    • PSYC 1813 - Introduction to Psychology
    • * SOCY 2513 - Sociology
    • * SOCY 2543 - Race & Ethnic Relations
    • SPAN 1503 - Basic Spanish

    MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION - 69

    *Course has prerequisite.

    Paramedic A.A.S. — Course Sequence
    Riverside Medical Center Option 1

    Fall
    * PEPC 1308 8 cr. hrs.
    * PEPC 1324 4 cr. hrs.
    * MATH 1414 4 cr. hrs.

    Spring
    * PEPC 1318 8 cr. hrs.
    * PEPC 1343 3 cr. hrs.
    * BIOL 1554 4 cr. hrs.
    * ENGL 1413 3 cr. hrs.

    Fall
    * PMED 2408 8 cr. hrs.
    * PMED 2437 7 cr. hrs.
    * ENGL 1613 3 cr. hrs.

    Spring
    * PMED 2418 8 cr. hrs.
    * PMED 2447 7 cr. hrs.
    * PHIL 2543 or *PSYC 1813 3 cr. hrs.

    Paramedic A.A.S. — Course Sequence
    Provena St. Mary's Hospital Option 2

    Spring
    BIOL 1554 4 cr. hrs.
    * MATH 1414 4 cr. hrs.
    * ENGL 1413 3 cr. hrs.
    Paramedic elective 3 cr. hrs.

    Fall
    * ENGL 1613 3 cr. hrs.
    * PMED 2408 8 cr. hrs.
    * Paramedic electives 6 cr. hrs.

    Spring
    * Elective: * PSYC 1813 or * PHIL 2543 3 cr. hrs.
    * PMED 2418 8 cr. hrs.
    Paramedic elective 4 cr. hrs.

    Interim and summer
    * PEPC 1324 4 cr. hrs.
    * PMED 2437 7 cr. hrs.

    Fall
    * PMED 2447 7 cr. hrs.
    * PEPC 1343 3 cr. hrs.
    Paramedic elective 3 cr. hrs.

    Additional program information

    Before enrollment, the student must have completed KCC's COMPASS test, be CPR certified at the "Health Care Provider" level and have a GED certificate or official high school transcript showing graduation on file at KCC. High school seniors should consult their high school advisor for registration requirements.

    Each student in this program must have a physical exam, criminal background check without any disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.

    See EMT Certificates
    For Emergency Medical Technician
    certificates.