Paramedicine - Certificate (Major Code - PAR)

The Paramedicine Certificate prepares the student to become a Nationally Registered Paramedic. Paramedics render basic and advanced medical treatment before and during patient transport to a medical facility and they assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies. Paramedics work for fire departments, law enforcement agencies, private ambulance services, industrial companies, clinics, and hospitals.

Admission into the program requires a separate application. Prior to enrollment in the paramedicine program, all students must pass a computer-based entrance examination.

Degree Map

CORE CURRICULUM 49-55 CREDITS

PMD 101Paramedicine I*

6

PMD 201Paramedicine II*

7

PMD 202Paramedicine III*

7

PMD 203Paramedicine IV*

10

PMD 204Paramedicine V*

10

PMD 205Paramedicine VI*

9

PMD 206Paramedicine VII*

6

The program coordinator may waive PMD 101 for students who meet the course requirements.

TOTAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS 49-55 CREDITS