Program Description:
The Paramedicine associate of applied science degree program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system. The Paramedicine degree program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today’s health services field. The Paramedic degree program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT/EMT-I 1985/AEMT levels to a paramedic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to apply to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma (SOEMST) as a paramedic.
The Paramedicine Degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) since March 2012. Continued accreditation was received in January 2024.
Advanced Placement options are available for the Paramedicine associate of applied science degree program. Contact one of the above listed advisors for details.
Program Outcomes
Entrance Date:
Any term for Pre-occupational courses. Summer Semester for occupational courses, and as needed.
Entrance Requirements:
| Age: |
17 years old for entrance into pre-occupational curriculum |
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18 years old for entrance into Nursing and Allied Health Technology programs |
Other:
- Criminal background checks are required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.
- Hold a valid driver’s license.
- Complete EMS program application.
- To enter into the Paramedic Program, all candidates must be a licensed or certified EMT I-99, AEMT, or an EMT I-85 who has upgraded through the AEMT modules and practical portion.
Note: Paramedic students are required to purchase liability insurance. Current cost is $51.00.
Note: Students will be required to purchase mandatory uniform and minimal supplies for the EMS program.
Program Final Exit point:
Graduates are eligible to apply for the National Registry practical and written examinations. Graduates are also eligible to apply for state licensure (with appropriate requirements) and employment as a Paramedic.
Pre-Occupational Curriculum (23 Credit Hours)
| ENGL 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective | 3 |
| XXXX xxxx | General Education Core Elective | 3 |
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| MATH 1103 | Quantitative Skills and Reasoning | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| | OR | |
| MATH 1101 | Mathematical Modeling | 3 |
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| BIOL 2113 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2113L | Anatomy and Physiology Lab I | 1 |
| BIOL 2114 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2114L | Anatomy and Physiology Lab II | 1 |
Occupational Curriculum (44 Credit Hours)
| EMSP 2110 | Foundations of Paramedicine | 3 |
| EMSP 2120 | Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics | 3 |
| EMSP 2130 | Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics | 3 |
| EMSP 2140 | Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts | 4 |
| EMSP 2310 | Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care | 3 |
| EMSP 2320 | Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care | 5 |
| EMSP 2330 | Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care | 4 |
| EMSP 2340 | Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations | 4 |
| EMSP 2510 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I | 2 |
| EMSP 2520 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II | 2 |
| EMSP 2530 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III | 2 |
| EMSP 2540 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV | 1 |
| EMSP 2550 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V | 1 |
| EMSP 2560 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI | 1 |
| EMSP 2570 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII | 1 |
| EMSP 2710 | Field Internship for the Paramedic | 2 |
| EMSP 2720 | Practical Applications for the Paramedic | 3 |