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2016-2017 Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
2016-2017 Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED]

Paramedic, A.A.S.


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Paramedic training is delivered through a combination of classroom instruction (didactic and psychomotor skills) and a blend of clinical field experience. Upon successful completion of the Paramedic courses with a “C” or better, students are eligible to sit for the National Registry’s written and practical examinations.  Upon successful completion of those examinations and other licensure requirements, the student will be eligible for the State of Tennessee Paramedic license.  The paramedic renders basic and advanced life support to patients at the scene of their injuries or illnesses and continues this treatment while transporting these patients to the hospital.

Summary of Required Hours

Fall Credit Hours
EMSP 1311 - Paramedic Clinical I   3
EMSP 1401 - Paramedic Skills Lab I   4
EMSP 1801 - Fundamentals of Paramedic I   8
GEN 1010 - First Year Seminar   3
   
Spring  
EMSP 2402 - Paramedic Skills Lab II   4
EMSP 2412 - Paramedic Clinical II   4
EMSP 2802 - Fundamentals of Paramedic II   8
   
Summer  
EMSP 2303 - Paramedic Practicum   3
EMSP 2403 - Paramedic Capstone   4
EMSP 2513 - Paramedic Field Internship   5
   
Fall  
BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I   4
BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II   4
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I   3
ART 1030 - Art Appreciation  or MUS 1030 - Music Appreciation  or HUM 2230 - Ethics   3
PSYC 1030 - General Psychology  or PSYC 2130 - Life Span Psychology   3
Total 63

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