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Submitter's Information

Name

Daniel Alvarado

Title

Academic Resources Specialist

Region

Central/Mother Lode

College

College of the Sequoias

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Jonna Schengel

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Associate of Science in Paramedicine (AS)

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Paramedic (125100)

Projected Start Date

06/03/24

Catalog Description

The Paramedic program is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Paramedic. It is an intense, full-time program consisting of lectures, skills lab, clinical practice, and field internship. Students must possess a current CPR-Health Care Provider Card and are also recommended to have a current EMT license and six-months of recent work experience.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate entry-level skills for a variety of roles at the entry-level as a Paramedic.
  • Demonstrate sufficient preparation to pass the NREMT-P.
  • Apply skills in didactic, psycho-motor, and affective domains needed to perform the duties as a Paramedic in the community.
  • Complete the Paramedic National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced Level Paramedic Exam preparation.
  • Demonstrate competent intellectual, hands-on, and professional skills to provide Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic level services.
  • Adhere to professional behaviors set by the Paramedic Program Code of Ethics.
  • Demonstrate patient safety at all times.
  • Achieve a successful transition to employment as a Paramedic.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment in the following positions: Emergency Medical Services Paramedic, emergency room technicians, medical offices, fire departments, entertainment, and large venue services. 

Enrollment Completer Projections
Course Number Course TitleRequired / ElectivesAnnual Number of Sections (Yr 1)Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 1)Annual Number of Sections (Yr 2)Annual Enrollment Total (Yr 2)
EMT 230 Paramedic PreparationRequired124124
EMT 201 Paramedic TheoryRequired124124
EMT 202 Paramedic ClinicalRequired124124
EMT 203 Paramedic Field InternshipRequired124124

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate entry-level skills for a variety of roles at the entry-level as a Paramedic.
  • Demonstrate sufficient preparation to pass the NREMT-P.
  • Apply skills in didactic, psycho-motor, and affective domains needed to perform the duties as a Paramedic in the community.
  • Complete the Paramedic National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced Level Paramedic Exam preparation.
  • Demonstrate competent intellectual, hands-on, and professional skills to provide Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic level services.
  • Adhere to professional behaviors set by the Paramedic Program Code of Ethics.
  • Demonstrate patient safety at all times.
  • Achieve a successful transition to employment as a Paramedic.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment in the following positions: Emergency Medical Services Paramedic, emergency room technicians, medical offices, fire departments, entertainment, and large venue services. 

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

37

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

60

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

The Paramedic program is designed to prepare the student for licensure as a Paramedic. It is an intense, full-time program consisting of lectures, skills lab, clinical practice, and field internship. Students must possess a current CPR-Health Care Provider Card and are also recommended to have a current EMT license and six-months of recent work experience.

Program Outcomes

  • Demonstrate entry-level skills for a variety of roles at the entry-level as a Paramedic.
  • Demonstrate sufficient preparation to pass the NREMT-P.
  • Apply skills in didactic, psycho-motor, and affective domains needed to perform the duties as a Paramedic in the community.
  • Complete the Paramedic National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Advanced Level Paramedic Exam preparation.
  • Demonstrate competent intellectual, hands-on, and professional skills to provide Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic level services.
  • Adhere to professional behaviors set by the Paramedic Program Code of Ethics.
  • Demonstrate patient safety at all times.
  • Achieve a successful transition to employment as a Paramedic.

Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of this degree, students will be prepared for careers or employment in the following positions: Emergency Medical Services Paramedic, emergency room technicians, medical offices, fire departments, entertainment, and large venue services. 

Program Requirements

Paramedic Clinical ExperienceProgram Requirements 

CodeTitleUnits
GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS*22
College of the Sequoias' Associate Degree General Education (COS-GE)
+
PREREQUISITES COURSES6
HLTH 406CPR for Health Care Providers0
EMT 251Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)6
+
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES37
PM 201Paramedic Theory16
PM 202Paramedic Clinical Experience4
PM 203Paramedic Field Internship
10
PM 230Paramedic Preparation
7
PM 402Paramedic Open Skills Lab
0
=
TOTAL65

3-unit Health and Wellness subject requirement waived if admitted to the program.

The Associate Degree requirements include the completion of:

  1. Required major courses and restricted elective courses with a "C" or better grade in each course (required and restricted elective courses may be substituted with the approval of the Division Chair),
  2. General Education requirements,
  3. Subject requirements include American Institutions.
  4. A minimum of 60 units of degree-applicable courses numbered 1-299, at least 12 of which must be taken in residence at College of the Sequoias, with a "C" (2.0) average (see Associate Degree Requirements for additional details).

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Published at

01/08/24 - 12:58 PM

Status

Recommended

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Daniel Alvarado   ·  01/08/24

I updated the Advisory Meeting Minutes.