Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete an AAS Degree in Paramedicine and enter the workforce. Students explore paramedic-level patient care practices. This AAS degree program is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers as paramedics in a variety of healthcare or emergency medical service environments including fire departments, private ambulance services, or hospital emergency rooms. The program emphasizes the development of emergency medical care skills with a strong foundation in both didactic instruction and hands-on experience. Students must complete all program entry requirements before being accepted into the program.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree. Follow the pathway below to complete your AAS degree in 5 semesters (2 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
Semester 1
| BIO 1006 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| MAT 1140 or higher | Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or higher | 3 |
| General Education | Human Nutrition (HWE 1050), Any Communication (COM) Course, Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any Guaranteed Transfer (GT) Pathways Course | 3 |
| HPR 1045 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| HPR 1050 or EMS 1132 or EMS 1080 | Basic EKG Interpretation (HPR 1050) or EMS IV/IO Therapy (EMS 1132) or EMT Clinical Internship (EMS 1080) | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Semester Note: Semester one classes are required to apply for acceptance into the Paramedic Program.
BIO 2101 Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab and BIO 2102 Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab can count in lieu of BIO 1006. Students must have taken both courses for the substitution to occur.
To enroll in EMS 1132 or EMS 1080, National Registry EMT certification is required for enrollment, with the student actively pursuing Colorado State EMT Certification.
Students apply for the Paramedic Program during this semester to be accepted in the following Fall Paramedic Program cohort.
Semester 2
Semester Note: Students accepted into the Paramedic Program begin Paramedic classes in the Fall.
Semester 3
Semester Note: ENG 1031 Technical Writing I is preferred.
Semester 4
| EMS 2035 | Paramedic Trauma Emergencies | 4 |
| EMS 2036 | Trauma Emergencies Lab | 1 |
| EMS 2079 | Seminar | 1 |
| General Education | Human Nutrition (HWE 1050), Any Communication (COM) Course, Any World Language Course (1001 or higher), or Any Guaranteed Transfer (GT) Pathways Course | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Semester Note: Summer Semester
Semester 5
| EMS 2037 | Paramedic Internship Prep | 2 |
| EMS 2080 | Internship I: Paramedic | 5 |
| EMS 2081 | Paramedic Internship II | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Note: Fall Semester