Emrgncy Med Svcs-Paramedic-CT
Program Overview
Certificate of Achievement - Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
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 Certificate
of Achievement 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 Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic.
- 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.
- Copy of current Nevada EMT or AEMT certification.
- Copy of Healthcare Provider’s CPR certification.
- Current immunizations information.
Course Requirements
In order to maintain good standing in the Certificate of Achievement 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 AAS & 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 Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Services— Paramedic.
General Education Requirements
The Certificate of Achievement in Emergency Medical Services—Paramedic program has slightly different general education requirements than the other GBC certificates. Please note the differences:
English/Communications (one course required)
| 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 |
Human Relations (one course required) HMS 200 or PSY 208 is required if you are pursuing an AAS
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS 110 | Human Relations Employmnt | 1-3 Credits |
| HMS 200 | Ethics in Human Services | 3 Credits |
| MGT 283 | Intro Human Resource Mgt | 3 Credits |
| PSY 208 | Psy of Human Relations | 3 Credits |
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 210 | 3 |
| EMS 200 | 3 |
| EMS 206 | 3 |
| EMS 207 | 2 |
| EMS 209 | 2 |
| English/Communications* | 3-5 |
| BUS 110 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 21-23 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMS 212 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 3 |
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Mathematics* | 3-6 |
| EMS 215 | 3 |
| EMS 211 | 3 |
| EMS 214 | 3 |
| EMS 216 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 18-21 |
*Choose with advisor
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMS 219 | 8 |
| TOTAL | 8 |