EMERGENCY MEDICAL STUDIES – PARAMEDICINE – (AAS) DEGREE 20703

Recommended Course Sequencing – 2023-2024

The following are required for admission into the program:
• Must be at least 18 years of age prior to applying to the Paramedic Program
• Completion of high school or GED
• Current American Heart Association, BLS healthcare provider certification
• Current certification as an Arizona EMT or NREMT Certified EMT
• ENG 113 with a grade “C” or higher or reading competency at the twelfth-grade level or above, on EAC approved reading test
• MAT 100 with a grade of “C” or higher or placement test score as established by District policy
• Passage of written, practical, and oral entrance examinations
• Student must provide immunization records including proof of MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap, 2-step TB skin test, current flu shot and a completed 10-panel drug screen
• Current Arizona DPS fingerprint clearance card, background check (required by agency contracts for clinical/vehicular rotations)
• Current health insurance coverage
• *Completion of BIO 160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology, *HCE 112 Medical Terminology, and *HCE 116 Medical Dosage Calculations prior to admission

Course
Requirement Field
Credits
Notes
Fall - 1st Semester
BIO 160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
GE - Lab Science
4
Student may take HCE 156 or BIO 201 and BIO 202 to satisfy this requirement.  *This course must be completed prior to acceptance into the program. See admission requirements above. 
EMT 210 Paramedic I
Core Curriculum 
12
 
EMT 219 Pharmacology in Emergency Settings
Core Curriculum 
2
 
EMT 220 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
Core Curriculum 
1
 
HCE 112 Medical Terminology
Core Curriculum 
2
*This course must be completed prior to acceptance into the program. See admission requirements above.
HCE 116 Medical Dosage Calculations
Core Curriculum 
2
*This course must be completed prior to acceptance into the program. See admission requirements above.
Total Hours
23
NOTE: Any developmental courses (such as ENG 100 and MAT 120) must be taken in addition to the above during this semester as prerequisites for later courses.
Course
Requirement Field
Credits
Notes
Spring - 2nd Semester
EMT 212 Paramedic II
Core Curriculum
12
Prerequisite: EMT 210
EMT 221 Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Core Curriculum
1
 
EMT 222 Trauma Patient Management
Core Curriculum
1
 
ENG 101 Written Communications I
GE - Composition
3
Prerequisite: ENG 100 with a grade of “C” or higher or placement test score as established by District policy
Total Hours
17
Course
Requirement Field
Credits
Notes
Summer - 3rd Semester
EMT 214 Paramedic III
Core Curriculum
6
EMT 212 Pre-requisite
Total Hours
6
Course
Requirement Field
Credits
Notes
Fall- 4th Semester
MAT 140 College Mathematics or higher
GE - Mathematics
3-5
MAT 077 or higher with a grade of “C” or higher or placement test score as established by District policy
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
GE - Social Science
3
 
Elective – General Education
GE
18
Consult with your advisor as to which courses you should take.
Elective
Elective
3
Consult with your advisor as to which courses you should take.
Total Hours
27
Total Hours 60
Total Curriculum Requirements (Core) 39
Total Related Curriculum  0
Total General Education 18
Total Elective  3

Notes: The foregoing is a recommended, or suggested, sequence of courses. Of course, if a student enters the program in the spring, or transfers credits in, the above would have to be modified.
This degree dictates specific courses that must be taken as part to meet the General Education requirements. Consult your catalog. Paramedic I, II, and III must be completed with a grade of “B” or better while all other courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better--Be sure to check the catalog for other changes and requirements.