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Apr 21, 2026
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2026-2027_College Catalog
Paramedic Studies (AAS) Two-Year Plan
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The Paramedic Studies AAS degree prepares the student for industry certification exam (NREMT) as a Paramedic and includes the general education courses needed to complete the AAS degree.
Paramedicine Certificate Information
- The Paramedicine Certificate is embedded in the degree. EMS 262A, EMS 262B, and EMS 262C are the only requirements to be awarded the certificate.
- Taking General Education courses concurrent with EMS 262 is not recommended.
Prerequisites for EMS 262:
- EMT Certification
- Current BLS Provider Level CPR Certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Verification that a student has proficiency in reading at the 9th grade level. Multiple measures are employed to verify this requirement
- Vaccinations as required by clinical internship site(s)
| Semester 1 Fall | 14-15 Credits |
| Semester 2 Spring | 13-14 Credits |
| Semester 3 Fall | 15 Credits |
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Course Number & Description
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Credits
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Semester
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| EMS 262A |
15 |
Fall (Begins in August) |
| Semester 4 Spring | 15 Credits |
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Course Number & Description
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Credits
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Semester
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| EMS 262B |
15 |
Spring |
| Semester 5 Summer | 15 Credits |
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Course Number & Description
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Credits
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Semester
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| EMS 262C |
15 |
Summer |
| Milestones |
Semester 1
- Obtain EMT certification after taking EMS 131
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Semester 5
- Students must be at least 18 years old by the end of the EMS 262 courses to be eligible to take the industry certification exam
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