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Mar 13, 2026
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2020-2021 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 or Global Awareness & Citizenship Credits: 3 - Can test out of math with MATH1040 or higher
- Credits: 8
Special Program Requirements
- Submit copy of a current CPR card. See Program Admission Checklist for specific CPR requirements.
- Submit completed Health Statement to the Health Sciences Division (upon admission to the program).
- Submit a two-step skin test for tuberculosis and/or current chest x-ray.
- Submit flu vaccination.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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A laptop computer is recommended for students in this program (see computer system requirements). Computer System Requirements
Recommended Laptop computer system requirements (should not be older than 3 years) - Laptop models: Apple MacBook (10.12-Sierra, 10.13-High Sierra or 10.14-Mojave) or
Windows Laptops (Windows 10 pro, home version may work fine) or
MS Surface Tablet Pro (Windows 10 Pro) - Processor: Intel Core i5 or higher
- Ram (Memory): 4GB minimum
- Hard Drive: Solid State hard drive preferred 128 GB or higher
- Peripherals: Webcam, Headphones
- Wireless: all laptops should have wireless
NOT Recommended: Android Tablets, iPads, Windows RT, Chromebooks 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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