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2013 - 2014 CNM Catalog April 2013, Volume 46

2013 - 2014 CNM Catalog April 2013, Volume 46 [The CNM Academic Year includes Fall, Spring, Summer Terms]

EMS–Paramedic, Associate of Applied Science

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Program Description

EMT-Paramedics provide the highest level of care in the prehospital setting and are currently in high demand. The EMS-Paramedic program’s first term courses are offered summer and fall term only. This may delay a student’s program start date. Please check with an academic advisor for more information.

Special Requirements

Students must complete an application process administered through the Coordinated Program Entry Office and be selected to enter this program.

Career and Educational Opportunities

Gainful Employment information is available from Job Connection Services.

This program allows students to take the National Registry paramedic certification exam.

The CNM Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Assessment Cycle Plans and Reports for this program of study are available.

Required Sequence of Courses

Program Proficiencies and/or Prerequisites

Students must demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by placement exam, scores or specific course work.

Math 2 Proficiency

MATH 1310 (Recommended)

Reading 2 Proficiency

Required Courses

AAS Mathematics Requirement 3-4 credit hour(s) (MATH 1330 Recommended)
BIO 1410 - Biology for Health Sciences 3 credit hour(s)
EMS 1053 - EMT Basic Theory 6 credit hour(s)
and
EMS 1093 - EMT Basic Lab 2 credit hour(s)
and
EMS 1190 - EMT Basic Clinical 1 credit hour(s)
or
EMS 1412 - Advanced EMT (EMT-I) Theory 6 credit hour(s)
and
EMS 1493 - Advanced EMT (EMT-I) Lab 2 credit hour(s)
and
EMS 1890 - Advanced EMT (EMT-I) Clinical 2 credit hour(s)
ENG 1101 - College Writing 3 credit hour(s)
HLTH 1001 - Clinical Preparation 1 credit hour(s)
IT 1010 - Introduction to Computers 3 credit hour(s)
PSY 1105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hour(s)

Term 1 (Summer or Fall Only)

This program’s first term courses are offered summer and fall term only. This may delay a student’s program start date. Please check with an academic advisor for more information.