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 (8 courses)
Credit hours: 53

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

• * PEPC 1308 - Emergency Medical Technician—Intermediate I¹
• * PEPC 1318 - Emergency Medical Technician—Intermediate II
• * PEPC 1324 - Emergency Medical Technician—Intermediate III
• * PEPC 1343 - Emergency Medical Technician—Intermediate IV
• * 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

¹Before enrollment,. The student must have: Successfully completed PMED1017 or hold a current EMT-B license; completed COMPASS reading and writing tests during the previous two years; current CPR certification at the "Health Care Provider" or " Professional Rescuer" level; and have official GED scores indicating " passed" or an official high school transcript indication graduation on file in KCC's Admissions Office. Hich school seniors should consult their high school advisor for registration requirements.

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

Complete all four subrequirements:

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

MINIMUM CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION - 69

*Course has prerequisite.

Paramedic
Associate in Applied Science Degree

COURSE SEQUENCE
RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER OPTION 1

COURSE SEQUENCE
PROVENA ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL OPTION 2

Additional program information

Before enrollment, the student must have completed KCC's ASSET 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 adviser 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.