Paramedic, A.A.S.

General Education and Program Requirements

Must be completed prior to acceptance into the program:

ACFS 1015 Success@SCC   Credit: 1

GELO #1 Speech Communication Credits: 3

• SPCH 1110 - Public Speaking
    (recommended)

GELO #2 Written Communication Credits: 3

• ENGL 1010 - English Composition I
    (recommended)
  OR
• ENGL 1110 - Business Communications
    

Plus EMT and one course from each of the following core categories:

GELO #3 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Credits: 4

• BIOS 1140 - Human Anatomy
    
  OR
• BIOS 2250 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I
    

GELO #5 Analytical, Qualitative, and Scientific Reasoning Credits: 4

• BIOS 2130 - Human Physiology
    
  OR
• BIOS 2260 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II
    

GELO #4 Global Awareness and Citizenship or GELO #6 Career and Life Skills Credits: 3

• Can test out of math with MATH 1040 - Business Math  or higher
• EMTL 1305 - EMT-Emergency Medical Technician
    Credits: 8
  
   

Paramedic Core Courses

• PARM 1112 - Introduction to Paramedicine Credits: 2
• PARM 1115 - Electrophysiology in Paramedicine Credits: 2
• PARM 1116 - Patient Assessment Credits: 3
• PARM 1117 - Paramedic Lab I Credits: 1
• PARM 1118 - Airway Management Credits: 2
• PARM 1119 - Practicum I Credits: 2
• PARM 1121 - Pharmacology Credits: 3
• PARM 1123 - Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine Credits: 3
• PARM 1127 - Paramedic Lab II Credits: 2
• PARM 1129 - Practicum II Credits: 2
• PARM 1131 - Special Populations Credits: 2
• PARM 1141 - Trauma Credits: 2
• PARM 1142 - Rescue Operations Credits: 2
• PARM 2900 - Paramedic Capstone Credits: 8

Special Program Requirements

1. Submit copy of a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card. See Getting Started Checklist for specific CPR requirements.
2. Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
3. Submit flu vaccination.
4. 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 accessed for this CBC. Misdemeanor or felony convictions may prevent a graduate from acquiring National Registry certification or a state license.
5. Students admitted to a Health Sciences program at SCC requiring a clinical rotation at a contracted healthcare facility will submit to initial drug and alcohol testing prior to the first clinical rotation. A non-refundable fee of $35 will be accessed for the drug screen.
6. 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.
7. All PARM courses completed with a grade of 75% (C+) or higher to progress through the program.
8. 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. Licensure must remain current throughout the program.
9. A laptop computer is required for students in this program (see computer system requirements).

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

Total: 62 hours