Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Certificate of Proficiency

30702

This program is designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position as an emergency medical technician at the paramedic level. Emphasis is on preparation to perform emergency services as specified by Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Medical Services.

The following entry proficiencies are recommended:

A ninth grade or higher reading level as determined by an EAC Placement Test or completion of ENG 100, Writing Fundamentals.
Mathematics skills at the MAT 077 level or higher as determined by an EAC Placement Test or successful completion of MAT 055, Basic Math.
Certification as an Arizona Certified Emergency Medical Technician.

Curriculum Requirements

Health Care Education Core Requirements

HCE 100	Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills	4 credits
HCE 101	Basic Life Support	2 credits
HCE 112	Medical Terminology	2 credits
HCE 114	Math for Medications	2 credits

Total Health Care Education Core Requirements

10 credits

EMT 210	Paramedic I (Prerequisite: EMT 103)	12 credits
EMT 212	Paramedic II	12 credits
EMT 219	Pharmacology in the Emergency Setting	3 credits
EMT 220	Advanced Cardiac Life Support	2 credits
EMT 221	Pediatric Advanced Life Support	2 credits
EMT 222	Trauma Patient Management	1 credit
HCE 190	Human Body and Disease Process	4 credits

Total Curriculum Requirements

46 credits

Total Minimum Certificate Requirements

46 credits

To obtain this certificate, you must complete each required course with a grade of "C" or better.