Associate of Science in Paramedicine (AS)

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 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. 

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. 

Paramedic Clinical ExperienceProgram Requirements 

* 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).