May 09, 2024  
2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

Paramedic Preparation Certificate - Academic Plan


Total Credits = 32

This 32-hour Paramedic Preparation Certificate provides additional training to improve the EMT’s employability, prepare the student for paramedic school and other healthcare careers. Many of the enhanced certificate classes are prerequisites for entrance into the Paramedic Program. Consult an Advisor for appropriate electives.

All students enrolled in this program are encouraged to apply for graduation upon completion of the program.

Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations


Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.

*Grade C or better required

Required Course Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation
BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1   PrerequisiteBIO 1111 - General College Biology with Lab: GT-SC1  and College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math
BIO 2102 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1   PrerequisiteBIO 2101 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1  
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1   PrerequisiteCollege Readiness in English
EMS 1022 - EMT Medical Emergencies   Prerequisite / CorequisiteEMS 1021 - EMT Fundamentals  
EMS 1023 - EMT Trauma Emergencies   Prerequisite / CorequisiteEMS 1021 - EMT Fundamentals  
EMS 1024 - EMT Special Considerations   Prerequisite / CorequisiteEMS 1021 - EMT Fundamentals  
EMS 1030 - EMT Intravenous Therapy   Required: Current State EMT Certification, all Hepatitis B vaccinations and current CPR card
EMS 1070 - EMT Clinical   Prerequisite / CorequisiteEMS 1021 - EMT Fundamentals  

 

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time)


Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time)


Notes


  • *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
  • Course availability is subject to change.
  • Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising@arapahoe.edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
  • Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this certificate.