El Centro College - Degree Plans - Paramedic - Paramedic Certificate
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PARAMEDIC

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(Certificate-Level 1)

(Students pursuing this certificate program are waived from TASP requirements)

Degree Plan Code: C1.EMT.PARAMEDIC

The Paramedic Certificate Option is for students already certified as Emergency Medical Technicians. Potential students will be considered on an individual basis to determine if they have an adequate background in anatomy and physiology, math and reading.

CREDIT HOURS

Prerequisite Agreement*

Completion of EMT training and transcripted Anatomy/Physiology coursework or passing the Anatomy/Physiology competency exam.

8
8

SEMESTER I

EMSP 1338 Introduction to Advanced Practice 3
EMSP 1355 Trauma Management 3
EMSP 2544 Cardiology 5
EMSP 1160 Clinical-Emergency Medical Services 1
12

SEMESTER II

EMSP 2534 Medical Emergencies 5
EMSP 2430 Special Populations 4
EMSP 1161 Clinical-Emergency Medical Services 1
10

SEMESTER III

EMSP 2338 EMS Operations 3
EMSP 2143 Assessment Based Management 1
EMSP 2362 Clinical-Emergency Medical Services 3
EMSP 2563 Clinical-Emergency Medical Services 5
12
Minimum Hours Required 42

*Students who have previous EMT, Anatomy and Physiology coursework/experience will receive 8 hours credit for the following two classes:

SCIT 1307 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3
EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 5