Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Associate of Applied Science
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 87-94 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
All courses must be completed with a C or higher.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Choose one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits. 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
| This degree requires courses from Areas I and IV students must select two course from the remaining areas to complete General Education requirements | ||
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I (Recommended) | 4 | |
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Science | ||
| Introduction to Psychology (Recommended (either)) | 3 | |
or SOCI 1110G | Introduction to Sociology | |
Area V: Humanities | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| General Education Elective 2 | 3-4 | |
| Professional & Technical Communication (Recommended (either)) | 3 | |
or | ||
| Public Speaking (Recommended (either)) | 3 | |
or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| Common Core | ||
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 4 |
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| OATS/NURS 150 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| Supplemental Requirements 3 | ||
| OEEM 150 | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate | 5 |
| OEEM 150 L | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Lab | 2 |
| OEEM 151 | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Field/Clinical | 2 |
| Approved OEEM Elective | 1-3 | |
| Approved OEEM Elective | 1-3 | |
| Major Requirements | ||
| OEEM 201 | Human Pathophysiology | 3 |
| OEEM 202 | EMT-Paramedic Respiratory Emergencies | 3 |
| OEEM 203 | EMT-Paramedic Trauma Emergencies | 3 |
| OEEM 206 | Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care | 3 |
| OEEM 207 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| OEEM 210 | Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation | 3 |
| OEEM 212 | EMT-Paramedic Cardiovascular Emergencies | 3 |
| OEEM 213 | EMT-Paramedic: Medical Emergencies I | 3 |
| OEEM 214 | EMT--Paramedic: Medical Environmental Emergencies II | 3 |
| OEEM 216 | EMT-Paramedic: Reproductive and Childhood Emergencies | 3 |
| OEEM 230 | EMT-Paramedic Clinical Experience I | 3 |
| OEEM 231 | EMT-Paramedic Clinical Experience II | 3 |
| OEEM 240 | EMT-Paramedic Field Experience I | 3 |
| OEEM 242 | EMT-Paramedic Field Internship | 3 |
| OEEM 243 | EMT-Paramedic Preparation for Practice | 2 |
| Approved OEEM Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 87-94 | |
| 1 | Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area. |
| 2 | See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. |
| 3 | Complete as needed according to program director. |
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| OATS 150 or NURS 150 |
Medical Terminology or Medical Terminology |
3 |
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 4 |
| GEN Ed Course – One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| GEN Ed Course – One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3 | |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| GEN Ed Course – One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 13-14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OEEM 206 | Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care | 3 |
| OEEM 150 | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate | 5 |
| OEEM 150 L | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Lab | 2 |
| OEEM 151 | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Field/Clinical | 2 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| OEEM 201 | Human Pathophysiology | 3 |
| OEEM 202 | EMT-Paramedic Respiratory Emergencies | 3 |
| GEN Ed Course – One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3-4 | |
| OEEM 207 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| Credits | 12-13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OEEM 203 | EMT-Paramedic Trauma Emergencies | 3 |
| OEEM 210 | Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation | 3 |
| OEEM 216 | EMT-Paramedic: Reproductive and Childhood Emergencies | 3 |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| Approved OEEM Elective | 1-3 | |
| Approved OEEM Elective | 1-3 | |
| OEEM 230 | EMT-Paramedic Clinical Experience I | 3 |
| OEEM 240 | EMT-Paramedic Field Experience I | 3 |
| Credits | 8-12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OEEM 212 | EMT-Paramedic Cardiovascular Emergencies | 3 |
| OEEM 231 | EMT-Paramedic Clinical Experience II | 3 |
| Approved OEEM Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| OEEM 213 | EMT-Paramedic: Medical Emergencies I | 3 |
| OEEM 242 | EMT-Paramedic Field Internship | 3 |
| General Education Elective Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 9-10 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OEEM 214 | EMT--Paramedic: Medical Environmental Emergencies II | 3 |
| OEEM 243 | EMT-Paramedic Preparation for Practice | 2 |
| Credits | 5 | |
| Total Credits | 87-94 | |
| 1 | Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area. |
| 2 | See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses. |
| 3 | Complete as needed according to program director. |