A55280EM – Public Safety -Pre-Paramedic
| Degree Designation |
Articulation Agreement |
| Associate in Applied Science |
None |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours |
Fully online option available? |
| 66 |
Yes |
Description
The General Occupational Technology curriculum provides individuals with an opportunity to upgrade skills and to earn an associate degree, Diploma, and/or certificate by taking courses suited for individual occupational interests and or needs.
The curriculum content will be customized for students according to occupational interests and needs. A program of study for each student will be selected from any non-developmental level courses offered by the College.
Graduates will become more effective workers, better qualified for advancements within their field of employment, and become qualified for a wide range of entry-level employment opportunities.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.
Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests. Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information.
This program will ensure students meet the NCOEMS and CoAEMSP entry requirements for the Paramedic Program. Students will begin with the program of study below and will be eligible to enroll in the Paramedic program when the minimum entry requirements have been successfully completed. New Paramedic cohorts begin in the Fall Semester. CE to CU credit may be awarded for previous emergency medical training. Students should consult with their academic advisor.
Program Requirements
General Education
1st Communications
Complete all of the following Courses:
2nd Communications
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Humanities (AAS)
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
Mathematics
Complete at least 1 of the following courses:
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 |
Other Major Hours - Required
Major Courses
Complete all of the following Courses:
Major Course Curriculum
32 additional credit hours must be chosen from a combination of major courses for curriculums approved to be offered by the college. Work-based Learning may be included up to a maximum of 8 semester hours of credit.
Other Required Courses
Success Skills
Complete all of the following Courses:
Recommended Course Sequence
Contact the program advisor for schedule planning