Emrgncy Med Svcs-Paramedic-AAS
Program Overview
Associate of Applied Science - Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
Mission
To provide an accessible, student-centered, post-secondary paramedic education that
prepares graduates for paramedic practice and ensures that patients within our communities
receive a higher level of EMS care by paramedics trained with the highest standards.
Goal
Paramedic: “To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge),
psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.”
Advanced Emergency Medical Technician: “To prepare Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians
who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective
(behavior) learning domains to enter the profession.”
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the AAS or Certificate of Achievement Paramedic program, the graduate
will have accomplished the following six program student learning outcomes:
- Demonstrate integration of cognitive knowledge, skills proficiency, and critical thinking skills as an entry level nationally registered paramedic.
- Apply therapeutic and professional communication skills when working with patients, patients' significant others, colleagues, other health care providers, and members of the community.
- Incorporate the professional attributes of integrity, empathy, self-motivation, self-confidence, communication, teamwork and diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and safe delivery of care into practice.
- Recognize the importance of research and scientific inquiry to promote continuous quality improvement in prehospital health care delivery.
- Recognize and acknowledge that the emerging roles and responsibilities of the paramedic include public education, health promotion, and participation in injury and illness prevention programs.
- Assume the role of leadership as an advanced life support provider and role model for other EMS providers.
Student achievement of the program learning outcomes is demonstrated through competencies
that are comprised of the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of learning.
Students must be successful in each domain to complete the course. Competency statements
at both the program and course level are used to evaluate students’ achievement of
course and program student learning outcomes.
Accreditation
This degree and certificate are approved by the State of Nevada. GBC is accredited
by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
The Great Basin College paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs
for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N.
Suite 158 Clearwater, FL 33763 727.210.2350 www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214.703.8445
FAX 214.703.8992
Great Basin College offers a eighteen-month program leading to an Associate of Applied
Science in Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic, or a one-year program leading to
a Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic. GBC is accredited
by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
The paramedic student receives anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and medication
administration instruction, as well as training in advanced medical skills. Extensive
related course work and clinical and field experience are required. Paramedic education
prepares the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician
(NREMT) examination and become certified as a nationally registered paramedic (NRP).
Enrollment in the program is limited, and students are only admitted in the fall semester.
Selection is made using a point system. Points are awarded for general education courses.
Additional points will be awarded for veteran applicants and students in the CTE pathway
program. General education courses are not required for admittance into the program,
but students with completed courses will have a higher point range for admittance.
Students must have a passing grade of C or higher, in all courses, to receive additional
points. Specific paramedic courses that are part of the program may not be taken prior
to admission
Students who do not have an ACT or SAT score and who have not started English and
mathematics requirements, must complete the English and mathematics placement tests.
There is no charge for these tests, and they must be taken prior to enrolling in prerequisite
courses.
The placement tests are available at the Academic Success Center in Elko and at any
GBC center. For more information and testing times, call 775.327.2247.
Year of admission to any Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic program determines catalog
year and course requirements.
Prerequisites to be completed prior to or during the semester in which application
is made to the Associate of Applied Science or Certificate of Achievement in Emergency
Medical Services—Paramedic program include:
- Nevada EMT or AEMT Certification.
- Complete a current Healthcare Providers CPR.
Questions about the AAS in Emergency Medical Services— Paramedic program or the application
process can be directed to the School of Health Sciences and Behavioral Health at
775.327.2317.
Admission into any Emergency Medical Services— Paramedic Program
Special application and admission requirements exist for EMS. Prospective students
should:
- Apply for admission by completing the application for admission packet available online. Applications are available in January and must be submitted by May 1 at 5 p.m. for the fall semester.
Return completed forms to:
School of Health Science and Behavioral Health
Great Basin College
1500 College Parkway
Elko, NV 89801
College courses taken at another institution will be evaluated by the admissions and
records office for transfer and acceptance. All courses must have been completed at
a regionally accredited institution of higher education. All previous coursework must
be submitted from the institution where it was completed as an official transcript.
Transcript copies are not accepted. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates
will have earned an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical
Services—Paramedic or Certificate of Achievement— Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic
Emphasis are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician
(NREMT) examination and become certified as a paramedic.
Graduation from this program is only one of the requirements and does not mean automatic
licensure
as a paramedic. The NREMT may deny an applicant eligibility to sit for a certification
examination, deny certification, suspend or revoke an individual’s certification,
or take other appropriate action with respect to the applicant’s certification or
recertification based on that applicant’s criminal conviction. This policy applies
to, and requires an applicant’s disclosure of, all felony convictions and all other
criminal convictions (whether felony or misdemeanor) relating to crimes involving
physical assault, use of a dangerous weapon, sexual abuse or assault, abuse of children,
the elderly or infirm, and crimes against property, including robbery, burglary, and
felony theft. The policy does not apply to convictions for misdemeanor (other than
the above-listed types of crimes), traffic violations (except DUI or reckless homicide/
manslaughter), theft or unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
Paramedic Program Requirements
Students must provide evidence of a satisfactory physical examination within the preceding
six months, validating the following psychomotor requirements:
- Assess clients through auscultation, percussion, palpation, and other diagnostic maneuvers.
- Manipulate equipment necessary to assist the individual, family, and/or group to desired outcomes.
- Lift and move individuals and/or groups of individuals to provide safe care and emergency treatment.
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Perform independently of others.
- Possess cognitive abilities of measure, calculate dosages, reason, analyze, and synthesize.
Additional Fees
Paramedic students will follow the fee schedule and refund policy described in this
catalog. In addition to tuition, there are other costs specific to the Associate of
Applied Science in Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic program.
These are subject to change. An approximation of the additional expenses include:
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Textbooks (per semester) | Estimated $1,500 |
| Differential Fee per credits | $80 |
| Student Background Check and Drug Screening (required for clinical rotation | Estimated $150 |
| Immunizations | Estimated $300 |
| Testing Fee (NREMT) Computer Test | Estimated $175 |
| Physical Examination | Individual amount |
| Health insurance | Individual amount |
| Travel to clinical facilities | Individual amount |
Requirements for Application
- GPA of 2.0 or higher on any previous college coursework.
- Minimum grade of C in any courses applied to the AAS in Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic.
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Completed applications for both GBC and the paramedic program must be received by admissions and records no later than 5 p.m. on May 1.
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Copy of current Nevada EMT or AEMT Certification.
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Copy of Healthcare Provider’s CPR certification.
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Current immunizations information
Course Requirements
In order to maintain good standing in the AAS in Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic
program, a student must:
- Maintain a minimum of C (e.g., 76% or better) in all paramedic courses,
- Comply with requirements set forth in the Associate or Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic handbook,
- Attain a minimum grade of C or higher in any non- EMS course applied to the Associate in Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic.
General Education Requirements
PHIL 102 is strongly recommended to fulfill the humanities requirement or any fine arts or humanities course as listed in the general education requirements.
English/Communications (two courses required): ENG 100 or ENG 101 and ENG 102 or ENG 107 and ENG 108
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 100 | Composition-Enhanced | 5 Credits |
| ENG 101 | Composition I | 3 Credits |
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 Credits |
| ENG 107 | Tech Communications I | 3 Credits |
| ENG 108 | Tech Communications II | 3 Credits |
Mathematics (one course required): Choose from the courses listed below or any higher-level math course. Excludes MATH
389
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 116 | Technical Mathematics I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 116E | Technical Mathematics Expanded | 3-5 Credits |
| MATH 120 | Fund of College Math | 3 Credits |
| MATH 120E | Fund of College Math Expanded | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126 | Precalculus I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 126E | Precalculus I Expanded | 3 Credits |
| STAT 152 | Intro to Statistics | 3 Credits |
Science (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 102 | Physical Anthropology | 3 Credits |
| AST 101 | General Astronomy | 3 Credits |
| BIOL 100 | General Biology/Non Major | 3 Credits |
| BIOL 190 | Intro Cell/Molecular Biology | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 100 | Molecules/Life Modrn Wrld | 3 Credits |
| CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I | 4 Credits |
| ENV 100 | Humans and the Environment | 3 Credits |
| GEOG 103 | Physical Geog Earth Environmnt | 3 Credits |
| GEOL 101 | Exploring Planet Earth | 3-4 Credits |
| NUTR 121 | Human Nutrition | 3 Credits |
| PHYS 100 | Introductory Physics | 3 Credits |
| PHYS 107 | Technical Physics I | 3 Credits |
| PHYS 151 | Gen Physics I | 4 Credits |
U.S. and Nevada Constitutions: HIST 101 and HIST 102 or PSC 101
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 101 | U.S. History to 1877 | 3 Credits |
| HIST 102 | U.S. History Since 1877 | 3 Credits |
| PSC 101 | Intro American Politics | 3 Credits |
Human Relations (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HMS 200 | Ethics in Human Services | 3 Credits |
| PSY 208 | Psy of Human Relations | 3 Credits |
Humanities or Fine Arts (one course required)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ART 100 | Visual Foundations | 3 Credits |
| ART 101 | Drawing I | 3 Credits |
| ART 107 | Design Fundmntls I (2-D) | 3 Credits |
| ART 160 | Art Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| ENG 203 | Intro to Literary Study | 3 Credits |
| ENG 205 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 Credits |
| ENG 223 | Themes of Literature | 3 Credits |
| FIS 100 | Introduction to Film | 3 Credits |
| FREN 111 | First Year French I | 3-4 Credits |
| FREN 112 | First Year French II | 3-4 Credits |
| HIST 208 | World History I | 3 Credits |
| HIST 209 | World History II | 3 Credits |
| HUM 101 | Intro to Humanities I | 3 Credits |
| HUM 210 | Communicating Diversity | 3 Credits |
| MUS 101 | Music Fundamentals | 3 Credits |
| MUS 121 | Music Appreciation | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 101 | Intro to Philosophy | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking | 3 Credits |
| PHIL 135 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 111 | First Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 112 | First Yr Spanish II | 3 Credits |
| SPAN 211 | Second Year Spanish I | 3 Credits |
| THTR 100 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 Credits |
| THTR 105 | Introduction to Acting I | 3 Credits |
| THTR 121 | Stage Makeup | 3 Credits |
| THTR 204 | Theatre Technology I | 3 Credits |
| WELD 200 | Metal Art | 3 Credits |
Technology (Embedded into EMS curriculum)
Program Requirements
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EMS 200 | Fund Paramedic Medicine | 3 Credits |
| EMS 204 | Princ Anatomy/Pathophysiology | 4 Credits |
| EMS 206 | Prin Pharm/Medication/Venous | 3-4 Credits |
| EMS 207 | Airway Mgt/Vent Paramedic | 2 Credits |
| EMS 209 | Patient Assess Paramedics | 2-3 Credits |
| EMS 210 | Princple Cardlgy Paramdic | 3 Credits |
| EMS 211 | Parmdc Care Md Emerg | 3-4 Credits |
| EMS 212 | Para Trauma Emg/Intl Life | 3 Credits |
| EMS 214 | Pediatrics/Spcl Consider | 3 Credits |
| EMS 215 | Assess Bsd Mgt/Op Paramed | 3 Credits |
| EMS 216 | Hosp/Clinic Exp Paramedic | 4-6 Credits |
| EMS 219 | Paramedic Field Intrnship | 8 Credits |
Suggested Course Sequence
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMS 204 | 4 |
| EMS 200 | 3 |
| EMS 206 | 3 |
| EMS 207 | 2 |
| EMS 209 | 2 |
| English/Communications* | 3-5 |
| Mathematics* | 3-6 |
| TOTAL | 23-28 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits` |
|---|---|
| EMS 212 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| English/Communications* | 3 |
| EMS 211 | 3 |
| EMS 214 | 3 |
| EMS 215 | 3 |
| EMS 216 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 18 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMS 219 | 8 |
| TOTAL | 8 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Human Relations* | 3 |
| Science* | 3 |
| PSC 101 | 3 |
| Fine Arts/Humanities* | 3 |
| TOTAL | 12 |
National Registered Paramedic Pathway
The Associate of Applied Science EMS—Paramedic pathway for nationally registered paramedics provides an alternative route for students who are already paramedics to obtain their AAS in EMS—Paramedic degree. Once admitted to the program and after the completion of the paramedic refresher course (EMS 220), those who are currently valid nationally registered paramedics may be awarded 26 credits through credit by examination. This reflects the cognitive examination and psychomotor section of the NREMT Paramedic Examination. A non-refundable fee of $25.00 will be charged for this request and is to be paid to the controller’s office.
The current paramedic program has 43 credits of program requirements with 21 general education credits. The student who completes the exam by credit will receive 26 credits by examination matched to the following courses in the paramedic program:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EMS 204 | Princ Anatomy/Pathophysiology | 4 Credits |
| EMS 206 | Prin Pharm/Medication/Venous | 3-4 Credits |
| EMS 207 | Airway Mgt/Vent Paramedic | 2 Credits |
| EMS 209 | Patient Assess Paramedics | 2-3 Credits |
| EMS 210 | Princple Cardlgy Paramdic | 3 Credits |
| EMS 211 | Parmdc Care Md Emerg | 3-4 Credits |
| EMS 212 | Para Trauma Emg/Intl Life | 3 Credits |
| EMS 214 | Pediatrics/Spcl Consider | 3 Credits |
| EMS 215 | Assess Bsd Mgt/Op Paramed | 3 Credits |
Upon completion of the credit by examination, a waiver will also be granted for the EMS 200, EMS 216 and EMS 219 paramedic course requirements (17 credits). To meet the 60-credit AAS degree requirement, the student must take an additional 9 credits in lieu of the waived credits. Meet with the program advisor to select these credits.
Required Courses Outside of the Credit by Examination: See General Education listed
above