PARAMEDIC
El Centro only
(Certificate-Level 1)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.EMT.PARAMEDIC.05
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.
Prerequisite Requirement*
| Completion of EMT training and transcripted Anatomy/Physiology coursework or passing the Anatomy/Physiology competency exam. |
8 |
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8 |
SEMESTER I
SEMESTER II
| EMSP 2534 |
Medical Emergencies |
5 |
| EMSP 2430 |
Special Populations |
4 |
| EMSP 1163 |
Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) |
1 |
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10 |
SEMESTER III
| EMSP 2338 |
EMS Operations |
3 |
| EMSP 2143 |
Assessment Based Management |
1 |
| EMSP 2362 |
Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) |
3 |
| EMSP 2563 |
Clinical-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) |
5 |
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12 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
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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 |
