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Jun 06, 2026
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2019-2020 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Paramedic, A.A.S.
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General Education and Program Requirements
Must be completed to graduate from the program: Oral Communications Credits: 3 Written Communications Credits: 3 Plus EMT and one course from each of the following core categories: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Credits: 4 Analytical, Qualitative, and Scientific Reasoning Credits: 4 Career and Life Skills - Credits: 3 (or higher)
- Credits: 8
Plus one elective course 1.0 credit hours or more Recommended: Special Program Requirements
- All students must receive a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in the general education courses and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 in the science courses. Science courses include Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Physics and Basic Nutrition. General education courses include oral communication, written communication, math, social science, computer technology and related courses required by the programs, such as Medical Terminology.
- A current Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider (HCP) by American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR card is required.
- Submit completed health statement to the Health Sciences Division.
- A criminal background check will be required of each student in this program. Based on the background check, a student may be prevented from taking certain courses, accessing certain laboratory experiences, or completing the program. A non-refundable fee of $45 will be assessed for this CBC. Please note: Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring National Registry certification or a state license. (Contact the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and the state of Nebraska EMS program with questions.)
- A two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or a chest X-ray are required. Flu immunization may be required.
- All PARM courses completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
- Students must either be nationally registered as an EMT or be licensed as an EMT in the state of Nebraska before starting the Paramedic program.
- Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at Southeast Community College requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. SCC will assess a non-refundable fee of $35 to student account.
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement is any process where a program formally recognizes prior learning of a student and applies that recognition toward meeting the program requirements. Advanced placement is applied on a case-by-case basis and allows a student to “place out” of a specified program didactic, laboratory, clinical, or field requirements. This may shorten the time to complete the program and is an alternative pathway to program completion and eligibility for the National Registry or state examination at the paramedic level. Advanced Placement students may be but are not limited to one of the following: - Licensed Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- Out-of-state Paramedics
- Non-CAAHEP Paramedic program graduates
- Students who have completed a program and have been unable to pass the National Registry Exam
- Current licensed Paramedics seeking an Associate’s Degree.
- US military medics
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