Paramedicine (AAS/CAS/CP)
OBJECTIVE: The Paramedicine program, under the regulations of the Arizona Department of Health Services (DHS) and with the cooperation of local, state and private medical institutions and emergency medical services agencies, educates EMT Basics up to the level of Paramedic. The program utilizes the National Education Standards, developed in 2008.
To obtain further information, contact the Paramedicine Program Coordinator at the White Mountain Campus in Show Low, (928) 532-6132.
Associate of Applied Science
• 70 Credits
REQUIREMENTS: The Associate of Applied Science degree in Paramedicine requires 18 general education credits. The program’s 52 core requirement credits are divided into the preparatory course of Basic ECG Monitoring and Introduction to Pharmacology followed by the completion of Paramedic Training.
Prerequisites to qualify for acceptance into the program include: (1) an Arizona certified EMT-Basic, with a minimum of one year experience as a pre-hospital EMS provider. Page 88 Programs and Degrees Northland Pioneer College Catalog 2009 – 2010 2) Meet the placement requirements for the NPC ENL 101 course or have taken ENL 101 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. (3) Currently employed or an active volunteer with a pre-hospital provider agency. (4) Meet the placement requirements for the NPC course MAT 101 or completion of a MAT 101 (or higher level) with a grade of ‘C’ or better. (5) Have successfully completed a hazardous materials first responder course (minimum 24 clock hours).
In addition, the applicant must pass a written exam, a practical skills test, and an oral interview. Immunizations required include: TB skin test within six months of start of program, MMR, and Hepatitis B or waiver.
General Education Requirements • 18 cr.
Communications • 6 cr.
ENL 101 College Composition I 3 cr.
ENL 102 College Composition II 3 cr.
or
ENL 109 Technical Writing 3 cr.
or
SPT 120 Public Speaking 3 cr.
Mathematics • 3 cr.
MAT 101 Basic Technical Mathematics 3 cr.
or
MAT 103 Business Mathematics 3 cr.
or
MAT 105 Mathematics for General Education 3 cr.
or
MAT 109 Algebra I: Introductory 3 cr.
or
MAT 112 Algebra II: Intermediate 3 cr.
or
Any mathematics course for which MAT 112 is a prerequisite.
Arts and Humanities • 3 cr.
Per the arts and humanities section of the AAS Discipline Studies list (PHL 105 is recommended but not required).
Social and Behavioral Sciences • 6 cr.
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 cr.
and
Any course from the AAS Discipline Studies list (social and behavioral sciences) 3 cr.
Core Requirements • 52 cr.
EMT 240 Basic ECG and Pharmacology 3 cr.
EMT 244 Paramedic Training I 23 cr.
EMT 245 Paramedic Training II 26 cr.
500 clinical and vehicular hours are mandatory for completion of the paramedic program per AZDHS.
Certificate of Applied Science (CAS)
To complete a Certificate of Applied Science in Paramedicine a student must complete the 52 core requirement credits, ENL 101, and MAT 101 or MAT 103 or MAT 105 or MAT 109 or MAT 112 or any mathematics course for which MAT 112 is a prerequisite.
Certificate of Proficiency (CP)
• 52 Credits
EMT 240 Basic ECG and Pharmacology 3 cr.
EMT 244 Paramedic Training I 23 cr.
EMT 245 Paramedic Training II 26 cr.
500 clinical and vehicular hours are mandatory for completion of the paramedic program per AZDHS.
