Paramedic, AAS

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The Paramedic Program prepares students for a career in the diverse medical field of pre-hospital care as a paramedic. At the different levels of the program, the student will be prepared to test for the appropriate certification through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Upon successful completion, he/she will then be allowed to apply for state-licensed paramedic certification. This program is approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763, (727) 210-2350.

Faculty advisor: Miranda Hagans, (903) 693-4024, mhagans@panola.edu

Semester I (Fall)

BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
ENGL 1301 - Composition I Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2314 - Lifespan Growth & Development Credit Hours: 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Language/Philosophy/Humanities Credit Hours: 3

Semester Hours: 16

Semester II (Spring)

EMSP 1438 - Introduction to Advanced Practice Credit Hours: 4
EMSP 1356 - Patient Assessment and Airway Management Credit Hours: 3
EMSP 2260 - Clinical Credit Hours: 2
EMSP 2306 - Emergency Pharmacology Credit Hours: 3
EMSP 2544 - Cardiology Credit Hours: 5

Semester Hours: 17

Semester III (Summer I)

BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
EMSP 2534 - Medical Emergencies Credit Hours: 5

Semester Hours: 9

Semester IV (Fall)

BIOL 2420 - Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Credit Hours: 4
EMSP 1355 - Trauma Management Credit Hours: 3
EMSP 2143 - Assessment Based Management Credit Hours: 1
EMSP 2305 - EMS Operations Credit Hours: 3
EMSP 2261 - Clinical Credit Hours: 2
EMSP 2330 - Special Populations Credit Hours: 3
EMSP 2262 - Clinical Credit Hours: 2