Paramedic
Associate of Applied Science
Occupational Major
School of Health Sciences, Kinesiology, and Sport Studies
Founders Hall • Phone 215-968-8353
Curriculum Code No. 2211
The Associate Degree Program is intended to offer graduates the opportunity to advance in the field of Paramedicine by adding roles in management or education. If completed simultaneously with the certificate program, students will be prepared to deliver care in the prehospital setting at an advanced level. Candidates are eligible to take the exam for Pennsylvania State EMS Paramedic certification. Must be 18 years old and hold a current Pennsylvania State EMT or EMT-A Certification.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Apply didactic knowledge and critical thinking skills to provide competent care of the prehospital patient;
- evaluate the ethical, legal, moral and cultural issues that impact the care of the prehospital client;
- model professionalism; and
- communicate effectively in professional and interpersonal contexts.
Degree Course Requirements
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL181 Anatomy and Physiology 1 A,7 |
4 |
| BIOL182 Anatomy and Physiology 2 B |
4 |
| CISC100 Digital Literacy 9 |
3 |
| COLL101 Orientation to College |
1 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking B,4,5 | 3 |
| COMP110 English Composition 1 A,B | 3 |
| COMP111 English Composition 2 B,2,4,10 | 3 |
| MATH120 College Algebra B,6 | 4 |
| PARA100 Introduction to Prehospital Care | 3 |
| PARA150 Pharmacology and Airway Management B | 3 |
| PARA170 Medical and Trauma Emergencies B | 6 |
| PARA180 Paramedic Field Experience 1 B | 1 |
| PARA185 Paramedic Field Experience 2 B | 3 |
| PARA187 Paramedic Field Experience 3 B | 3 |
| PARA200 Life Support B | 4 |
| PARA210 Special Operations and Populations B | 3 |
| PARA280 Special Populations Field Experience B | 1 |
| PARA285 Paramedic Summative Field Experience B | 1 |
| PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology A,2,3,8 | 3 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8 | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities C,1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 62 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
Semester 1
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL181 Anatomy and Physiology 1 A,7 |
4 |
| CISC100 Digital Literacy 9 |
3 |
| COLL101 Orientation to College |
1 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking B,4,5 | 3 |
| PARA100 Introduction to Prehospital Care | 3 |
| PARA180 Paramedic Field Experience 1 B | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
Semester 2
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL182 Anatomy and Physiology 2 B |
4 |
| COMP111 English Composition 2 B,2,4,10 | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities C,1 | 3 |
| PARA150 Pharmacology and Airway Management B | 3 |
| PARA185 Paramedic Field Experience 2 B | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Semester 3
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH120 College Algebra B,6 | 4 |
| PARA170 Medical and Trauma Emergencies B | 6 |
| PARA187 Paramedic Field Experience 3 B | 3 |
| PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology A,2,3,8 | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Semester 4
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM110 Effective Speaking B,4,5 | 3 |
| PARA200 Life Support B | 4 |
| PARA210 Special Operations and Populations B | 3 |
| PARA280 Special Populations Field Experience B | 1 |
| PARA285 Paramedic Summative Field Experience B | 1 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 2,3,8 | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
A Placement Testing required.
B Prerequisite required.
C Arts/Humanities Requirement: Consult the approved list of courses.
1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities
2 Satisfies Critical Thinking
3 Satisfies Cultural Competency
4 Satisfies Information Literacy
5 Satisfies Oral Communication
6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy
7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy
8 Satisfies Social Sciences
9 Satisfies Technological Competence
10 Satisfies Writing