Paramedic
Program overview
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Want to take your emergency medical skills to the next level? This degree program trains you to provide advanced life support and critical care in emergency situations. You’ll combine classroom instruction with hands-on clinical experience to prepare for high-pressure roles in the field. Career opportunities include paramedic, emergency medical services supervisor, or transfer into advanced healthcare programs.
Course Sequence (Program Map)
Paramedic
Associate of Science
Program Units: 68.5 UNITS
This program map from the 2026-2027 catalog year represents one possible path through the program and is for reference only. Selections made here do not constitute an official education plan.
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This program map from the 2026-2027 catalog year represents one possible path through the program and is for reference only. Selections made here do not constitute an official education plan. Make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Make Appointment Course Schedule Current Catalog Previous CatalogsParamedic I
EMT 010
Paramedic I Lab
EMT 011
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1000
Paramedic II
EMT 012
Paramedic II Lab
EMT 013
Paramedic Clinical Lab
EMT 014
Paramedic Capstone Field Internship
EMT 015
Introduction to Statistics
STAT C1000
Introduction to Sociology
SOC 001
Human Anatomy
BIO 032
Human Physiology
BIO 035
Introduction to Public Speaking
COMM C1000
Area 3A : Arts
Area 6 : Ethnic Studies
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Related Careers
Salary
Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $27,000 to over $322,000 with an average salary of $77,000. Education for these associated careers ranges from High School/GED to Doctoral Degree.
Low $77k
Average $322k+
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Growth Outlook
Most related careers tied to this program have a bright outlook nationwide from 2022 to 2032.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
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