Emergency Medical Services (AAS), Paramedic Concentration

School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety (HWPS)

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 typically offered spring and fall term only. This may delay a student’s program start date. Please check with an Academic Coach for more information.

See Required Sequence of Courses

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

Students must be in good physical and psychological health. Students may be asked to provide documentation of a recent physical examination. Many health programs require the student to be able to safely lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are made for students with disabilities. However, some disabilities may prohibit students from completing program specific competencies or gaining employment. Students with disabilities that may interfere with completing program competencies are advised to contact the School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety (HWPS) Office for more information.

Transportation

Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus training sites. (i.e. clinical courses at hospitals, internships, etc.)

Educational Opportunities

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).