Paramedicine-Associate of Applied Science PT13
The Paramedicine applied associate in science 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/EMT-I 1985/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.
The Columbus Technical College (CTC) Paramedic program has been issued a Letter of Review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). This letter is NOT a CAAHEP accreditation status, it is a status signifying that a program seeking initial accreditation has demonstrated sufficient compliance with the accreditation standards through the Letter of Review Self-Study Report (LSSR) and other documentation. Letter of Review is recognized by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) for eligibility to take the National Registry's Paramedic credentialing examination(s). However, it is NOT a guarantee of eventual accreditation.
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
Outcomes:
CAAHEP-accredited Paramedic educational programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Paramedic educational programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2023.
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Outcome
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2023
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2022
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2021
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71.4%
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No cohort
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No cohort
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NREMT or State cognitive exam
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100%
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100%
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Program Curriculum
All pre-requisite courses and occupational courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better.
Area I - Language Arts/Communication
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Select three credit hours of Social/Behavioral Sciences courses.
XXXX xxxx
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Select one of the following courses.
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
Select three hours of Humanities/Fine Arts courses.
HUMN xxxx
| Fine Arts Elective (3) | 3 |
Additional General Education Requirements
Select an additional course from Areas I, II, III, or IV.
| Gen Core Requirement – From areas I-IV | 3 |
Occupational Core
| BIOL 2113 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2113L | Anatomy & Physiology Lab I | 1 |
| BIOL 2114 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2114L | Anatomy & Physiology Lab II | 1 |
| EMSP 2110 | Foundations of Paramedicine | 3 |
| EMSP 2120 | Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics | 3 |
| EMSP 2130 | Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics | 3 |
| EMSP 2140 | Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts | 4 |
| EMSP 2310 | Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care | 3 |
| EMSP 2320 | Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care | 5 |
| EMSP 2330 | Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care | 4 |
| EMSP 2340 | Therapeutic Modalities for Special Patient Populations | 4 |
| EMSP 2510 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I | 2 |
| EMSP 2520 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II | 2 |
| EMSP 2530 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III | 2 |
| EMSP 2540 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV | 1 |
| EMSP 2550 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V | 1 |
| EMSP 2560 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI | 1 |
| EMSP 2570 | Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII | 1 |
| EMSP 2710 | Field Internship for the Paramedic | 2 |
| EMSP 2720 | Practical Applications for the Paramedic | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 67
Total Credit Hours: 67