Paramedicine Degree Program

PT13 - 201412

Program Description

The Paramedicine Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree program prepares students to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system. The Paramedicine degree program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today's health services field. The Paramedic degree program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT/AEMT levels to a paramedic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma (SOEMST) as a paramedic. Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted each semester in order to take general core courses. Occupational courses begin on a rotating schedule. Contact Program Advisor for specifics.

Program Specific Admissions Requirements

Prior to beginning the Paramedicine degree, students must provide documentation of current EMT-AEMT Certification (EMT level certification will be admitted on a case by case basis.)

Due to the intensive nature of the program it is recommended that all general education course work be completed before the start of the Paramedic program.

Prior to beginning clinical/internship courses, students must order and pay for a background check and meet background check screening requirements as required by the clinical facilities. Cost is approximately $50. Students will also be required to provide a certificate of health from their health care provider and vaccination records as required by clinical sites. Further details on the background check and medical documentation can be provided during advisement and details will be provided on the first day of class.

Program Length & Availability

6 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.

(Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

General Education Core – Total of 15 Hours

Area I – Language Arts/Communications – Choose 3 Hours

ENGL 1101Composition & Rhetoric

3

Area II – Social/Behavioral Sciences – Choose 3 Hours

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3

ECON 2106Microeconomics

3

HIST 1111World History I to 1500

3

HIST 1112World History II since 1500

3

HIST 2111U.S. History I to 1877

3

HIST 2112U.S. History II since 1865

3

POLS 1101American Government

3

POLS 2401Global Issues

3

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

SOCI 2600Intro to Social Problems

3

Area III – Natural Sciences/Mathematics – Choose 3 Hours

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills/Reasoning

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

Area IV – Humanities/Fine Arts – Choose 3 Hours

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

ENGL 2110World Literature

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

HUMN 1101Intro to Humanities

3

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

RELG 1101World Religions

3

THEA 1101Theater Appreciation

3

General Education Core Elective – Choose 3 Hours

ARTS 1101Art Appreciation

3

 

BIOL 1111Biology I

3

And

BIOL 1111LBiology Lab I

1

 

CHEM 1211Chemistry I

3

And

CHEM 1211LChemistry Lab I

1

 

COMM 1100Human Communication

3

ECON 1101Principles of Economics

3

ECON 2105Macroeconomics

3

ECON 2106Microeconomics

3

ENGL 1102Literature & Composition

3

ENGL 2110World Literature

3

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

HIST 1111World History I to 1500

3

HIST 1112World History II since 1500

3

HIST 2111U.S. History I to 1877

3

HIST 2112U.S. History II since 1865

3

HUMN 1101Intro to Humanities

3

MATH 1101Mathematical Modeling

3

MATH 1103Quantitative Skills/Reasoning

3

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

MATH 1113Precalculus

3

MATH 1127Introduction to Statistics

3

MATH 1131Calculus I

4

MUSC 1101Music Appreciation

3

 

PHYS 1110Conceptual Physics

3

And

PHYS 1110LConceptual Physics Lab I

1

 

POLS 1101American Government

3

POLS 2401Global Issues

3

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

PSYC 2103Human Development

3

PSYC 2250Abnormal Psychology

3

RELG 1101World Religions

3

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

SOCI 2600Intro to Social Problems

3

SPAN 1101Intro to Spanish Lang/Culture

3

SPCH 1101Public Speaking

3

THEA 1101Theater Appreciation

3

Program-Specific Core – Total of 52 Hours

BIOL 2113Anatomy & Physiology I

3

And

BIOL 2113LAnatomy & Physiology I Lab

1

 

BIOL 2114Anatomy & Physiology II

3

And

BIOL 2114LAnatomy & Physiology II Lab

1

 

EMSP 2110Foundations of Paramedicine

3

EMSP 2120Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics

3

EMSP 2130Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics

3

EMSP 2140Adv Cardiovascular Concepts

4

EMSP 2310Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care

3

EMSP 2320Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care

5

EMSP 2330Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care

4

EMSP 2340Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations

4

EMSP 2510Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I

2

EMSP 2520Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II

2

EMSP 2530Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III

2

EMSP 2540Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV

1

EMSP 2550Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V

1

EMSP 2560Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI

1

EMSP 2570Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII

1

EMSP 2710Field Internship for the Paramedic

2

EMSP 2720Practical Applications for the Paramedic

3

Total Credit Hours: 67

Graduation Plan – Fall Core Start/Spring EMSP Start

Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.

Semester One - Fall

ENGL 1101Composition & Rhetoric

3

Area II General Education Core

3

Area III General Education Core

3

BIOL 2113Anatomy & Physiology I

3

BIOL 2113LAnatomy & Physiology I Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:13

ENGL 1101:- Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

BIOL 2113:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*, Co-Req: ENGL 1101 + BIOL 2113L

BIOL 2113L:- Co-Req: BIOL 2113

Semester Two - Spring

Area IV General Education Core

3

General Education Core Electives

3

BIOL 2114Anatomy & Physiology II

3

BIOL 2114LAnatomy & Physiology II Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:10

BIOL 2114:- Pre-Req: BIOL 2113 + Lab, Co-Req: BIOL 2114L

BIOL 2114L:- Co-Req: BIOL 2114

Semester Three - Summer

EMSP 2110Foundations of Paramedicine

3

EMSP 2120Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics

3

EMSP 2130Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics

3

EMSP 2540Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV

1

Total Credit Hours:10

EMSP 2110, EMSP 2120, EMSP 2130 and EMSP 2540:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Semester Four - Fall

EMSP 2140Adv Cardiovascular Concepts

4

EMSP 2310Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care

3

EMSP 2320Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care

5

EMSP 2510Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I

2

Total Credit Hours:14

EMSP 2140, EMSP 2310, EMSP 2320 and EMSP 2510:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Semester Five - Spring

EMSP 2330Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care

4

EMSP 2340Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations

4

EMSP 2520Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II

2

EMSP 2530Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III

2

Total Credit Hours:12

EMSP 2330, EMSP 2340, EMSP 2520 and EMSP 2530:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Semester Six - Summer

Apply for Graduation

EMSP 2720Practical Applications for the Paramedic

3

EMSP 2550Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V

1

EMSP 2560Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI

1

EMSP 2570Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII

1

EMSP 2710Field Internship for the Paramedic

2

Total Credit Hours:8

EMSP 2720, EMSP 2550, EMSP 2560, EMSP 2570 and EMSP 2710:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Total Credit Hours: 67

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.

Graduation Plan – Summer Core Start/Fall EMSP Start

Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.

Semester One - Summer

ENGL 1101Composition & Rhetoric

3

Area II General Education Core

3

Area III General Education Core

3

BIOL 2113Anatomy & Physiology I

3

BIOL 2113LAnatomy & Physiology I Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:13

ENGL 1101:- Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

BIOL 2113:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*, Co-Req: ENGL 1101 + BIOL 2113L

BIOL 2113L:- Co-Req: BIOL 2113

Semester Two - Fall

Area IV General Education Core

3

General Education Core Electives

3

BIOL 2114Anatomy & Physiology II

3

BIOL 2114LAnatomy & Physiology II Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:10

BIOL 2114:- Pre-Req: BIOL 2113 + Lab, Co-Req: BIOL 2114L

BIOL 2114L:- Co-Req: BIOL 2114

Semester Three - Spring

EMSP 2110Foundations of Paramedicine

3

EMSP 2120Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics

3

EMSP 2130Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics

3

EMSP 2140Adv Cardiovascular Concepts

4

EMSP 2540Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV

1

Total Credit Hours:14

EMSP 2110, EMSP 2120, EMSP 2130 and EMSP 2540:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Semester Four - Summer

EMSP 2310Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care

3

EMSP 2320Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care

5

EMSP 2550Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V

1

Total Credit Hours:9

EMSP 2310, EMSP 2320 and EMSP 2550:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Semester Five - Fall

EMSP 2330Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care

4

EMSP 2340Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations

4

EMSP 2510Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I

2

EMSP 2520Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II

2

EMSP 2560Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI

1

Total Credit Hours:13

EMSP 2330, EMSP 2340, EMSP 2510, EMSP 2520 and EMSP 2560:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Semester Six - Spring

Apply for Graduation

EMSP 2720Practical Applications for the Paramedic

3

EMSP 2530Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III

2

EMSP 2570Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII

1

EMSP 2710Field Internship for the Paramedic

2

Total Credit Hours:8

EMSP 2720, EMSP 2530, EMSP 2570 and EMSP 2710:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Total Credit Hours: 67

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.

Graduation Plan – Spring Core Start/Summer EMSP Start

Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.

Semester One - Spring

ENGL 1101Composition & Rhetoric

3

Area II General Education Core

3

Area III General Education Core

3

BIOL 2113Anatomy & Physiology I

3

BIOL 2113LAnatomy & Physiology I Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:13

ENGL 1101: -Pre-Req: Test Scores – See Advisor

BIOL 2113:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*, Co-Req: ENGL 1101 + BIOL 2113L

BIOL 2113L:- Co-Req: BIOL 2113

Semester Two - Summer

Area IV General Education Core

3

General Education Core Electives

3

BIOL 2114Anatomy & Physiology II

3

BIOL 2114LAnatomy & Physiology II Lab

1

Total Credit Hours:10

BIOL 2114:- Pre-Req: BIOL 2113 + Lab, Co-Req: BIOL 2114L

BIOL 2114L:- Co-Req: BIOL 2114

Semester Three - Fall

EMSP 2110Foundations of Paramedicine

3

EMSP 2120Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics

3

EMSP 2130Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics

3

EMSP 2140Adv Cardiovascular Concepts

4

EMSP 2540Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV

1

Total Credit Hours:14

EMSP 2110, EMSP 2120, EMSP 2130, EMSP 2140 and EMSP 2540:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Semester Four - Spring

EMSP 2310Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care

3

EMSP 2320Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care

5

EMSP 2340Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations

4

EMSP 2520Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II

2

EMSP 2550Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V

1

Total Credit Hours:15

EMSP 2310, EMSP 2320, EMSP 2340 EMSP 2520 and EMSP 2550:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Semester Five - Summer

EMSP 2330Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care

4

EMSP 2510Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I

2

EMSP 2560Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI

1

Total Credit Hours:7

EMSP 2330, EMSP 2510 and EMSP 2560:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Semester Six - Fall

Apply for Graduation

EMSP 2720Practical Applications for the Paramedic

3

EMSP 2530Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III

2

EMSP 2570Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII

1

EMSP 2710Field Internship for the Paramedic

2

Total Credit Hours:8

EMSP 2720, EMSP 2530, EMSP 2570 and EMSP 2710:- Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

Total Credit Hours: 67

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.

Additional Program Information

Attrition Rates

Enrollment Year

Total # of Students Enrolled in the Paramedic Program

Total # of Students Completing Program

Attrition Due to Non-Academic Reasons

Attrition Due to Academic Reasons

% Retention

Positive Placement

National Registry Paramedic Written Exam (1st Attempt)

National Registry Paramedic Practical Exam

2022-2023

32

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2021-2022

22

10

4

8

45%

100%

100%

100%

2020-2021

29

17

6

4

34%

100%

100%

100%

2019-2020

36

32

2

2

89%

100%

100%

100%

2017-2018

15

9

1

5

53%

100%

100%

100%

2016-2017

28

23

2

3

78.3%

100%

100% 

100% 

*** Current Class Graduates

Program Accreditation

The paramedic program is approved by the Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (CoAEMSP).