Paramedicine AAS

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CIP 510904 (PMD)

This program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educations Programs. This program is offered two times per year. Students have the option of attending full-time or part-time.

The Paramedicine Program has four components: Lecture, Lab, Clinical and Field Internships. This is approximately 1200 hours. The student must complete all coursework, lecture, lab, clinical and field internship, as well as pass all academic and practical components before sitting for the National Registry Examination.

The program is designed to educate workers in the field of Emergency Medical Services. Students should consult with an Emergency Medical Service Faculty Advisor early in their College career to explore all of their educational options. Students must earn a “C” or better in all EMS courses to graduate. All students must complete a criminal background check prior to enrolling in this program.

This program assists students in advancing their careers in the EMS systems.

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

Admission Requirements

Admission to Arapahoe Community College
The student must have the following to be considered for entrance into this program:
- One year of documented EMT or Intermediate field experience
- Basic ECG Interpretation class
- IV Approval
- Current American Heart Association Healthcare CPR certificate
- Documentation of the following vaccinations: at least 2 HEP B vaccination (or Titer), 2 MMR vaccination (or Titer), Tetanus vaccination within the last 10 years, TB Skin Test, and Varicella (chicken pox)
A Criminal Background Check is required for all EMS students. In the event the student background check reveals any disqualifying factors a student will be dismissed for the EMT program. View disqualifying events information. Please note: Criminal background checks require a fee and the applicant’s social security number.
Must receive acceptable scores on the following entrance exam:
- HRST Health Reasoning Science Test – Cost $40
  - EKG: minimum score of 70
  - EMT: minimum score of 70

Program Requirements

General Education Courses (21 credit hours)

BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits
BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1 4 Credits
COM 125 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits OR
COM 126 - Communication in Healthcare 3 Credits
ENG 131 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 3 Credits
MAT 108 - Technical Mathematics 4 Credits OR higher
PSY 101 - General Psychology I: GT-SS3 3 Credits

Major Courses (45 credit hours)

EMS 225 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice 3 Credits
EMS 226 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice-Lab 2 Credits
EMS 227 - Paramedic Special Considerations 3 Credits
EMS 228 - Paramedic Special Considerations Lab 2 Credits
EMS 229 - Paramedic Pharmacology 3 Credits
EMS 230 - Paramedic Pharmacology Lab 2 Credits
EMS 231 - Paramedic Cardiology 5 Credits
EMS 232 - Paramedic Cardiology Lab 1 Credit
EMS 233 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies 4 Credits
EMS 234 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab 1 Credit
EMS 235 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies 4 Credits
EMS 236 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Lab 1 Credit
EMS 237 - Paramedic Internship Preparatory 2 Credits
EMS 280 - Paramedic Internship I 6 Credits
EMS 281 - Paramedic Internship II 6 Credits

Total: 66 credit hours

Graduation Requirements

All courses required for this program must be completed with a “C” or better.
All students enrolled in this program MUST apply for graduation upon completion of the program
Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
As a graduate of a Career and Technical Education program you will be contacted by an ACC employee in approximately six months to verify your employment information. This information gathering is a federal requirement to ensure that ACC receives certain federal funding.