Nov 24, 2024  
2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

Advanced Paramedic Practitioner BAS - Academic Plan


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Total Credits = 120

This Bachelor of Applied Science degree prepares students to advance in the field of paramedicine. Paramedics provide emergency care to the sick and injured, predominantly in out-of-hospital environments. Students learn about community paramedic practice, critical care and behavioral health practice, leadership, research, communication and quality improvement in health fields.

Career paths for paramedic graduates include working with fire departments, ambulance companies, rescue organizations, flight programs and hospital emergency departments.

A full time student can complete this Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree in two years. This degree prepares students to advance in the field of paramedicine and health care. Students are eligible to take the Critical Care Paramedic and Community Paramedic exams leading to endorsement in the State of Colorado at these levels. Students successful completing this degree are eligible for licensure in the State of Colorado.

To be successful, students should have an interest in medicine and like variety and excitement. Strong interpersonal communication skills, including listening and writing are a must.

Program Outcomes


  • Complete an advanced medical assessment to establish a patient care plan incorporating findings from a physical exam, history (PMX and HPI) and lab values.
  • Assist patients with emotional and psychological conditions or crisis.
  • Assist patients with acute and chronic medical and traumatic conditions.
  • Work collaboratively with healthcare agencies and services to establish an integrated healthcare network to better serve communities.
  • Evaluate current research and perform new research to assess current best medical practice and community needs.
  • Work collaboratively with healthcare agencies and services to establish preventive strategies to foster healthier communities.

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
MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1   Prerequisite: College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math
BIO 1111 - General College Biology with Lab: GT-SC1   Prerequisite: College Readiness in Quantitative Literacy Math
ENG 1022 - English Composition II: GT-CO2   Prerequisites: ENG 1021 - English Composition I: GT-CO1  or ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1  
ESA 3005 - Crisis Communication and Public Relations   Prerequisite: ENG 2001 - English Composition III: GT-CO3  
ESA 4005 - Public Health in Complex Emergencies   Prerequisite: MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1  
ESA 4020 - Research & Design for Emergency Administration   Prerequisite: MAT 1260 - Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1  
EMS 3011 - Motivational Interviewing and De-escalation Techniques   Required: Admission to a BAS program
EMS 3012 - Trauma Informed Care and Assessment   Required: Admission to a BAS program
EMS 3030 - Community Advocacy and Outreach   Required: Admission to a BAS program
EMS 3031 - Community Assessment   Required: Admission to a BAS program
EMS 4025 - Fundamentals of Advanced Paramedic Practice   Required: Admission to a BAS program
EMS 4030 - Care and Prevention Development Strategies   Required: Admission to a BAS program
EMS 4033 - Advanced Paramedic Medical Care   Required: Admission to a BAS program
EMS 4035 - Advanced Paramedic Trauma Care   Required: Admission to a BAS program
EMS 4089 - Capstone   Required: Admission to a BAS program

 

Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time Track)


Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time Track)


Notes


  • AAS Degree General Education Coursework 15 Credits including:
    ENG 1021  - English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
    BIO 2101  - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits
    BIO 2102  - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits
  • Course availability is subject to change.
  • Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this degree.

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