Paramedic Sciences - Certificate of Achievement
About the Program
This program is designed to prepare students to take and pass the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) examination so they can become Licensed Paramedics in the state of California. Students that complete the Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic Science are able to gain employment as paramedic firefighters, paramedics on ambulances that serve the community as Advanced Life Support 9-1-1 providers, and in certain limited situations work in the hospital setting.
Career Opportunities
Students that earn this degree can find employment as a firefighter, paramedic with an ambulance company, and in specific and limited cases, work in a hospital.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students are able to:
- Establish a therapeutic and culturally appropriate patient relationship using professional communication.
- Select and administer the appropriate drug for an identified emergent condition according to local and national protocol and evaluate the patients response to the therapy.
- Use critical thinking skills to confidently and effectively manage emergency situations.
Learning and Career Pathway Maps
Required Core: (46 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 50 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| EMS 10 | Paramedic Theory 1 | 6 |
| EMS 11 | Paramedic Theory 2 | 6 |
| EMS 12 | Paramedic Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| EMS 13 | Paramedic Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| EMS 16 | Paramedic Clinical Internship | 3 |
| EMS 17 | Paramedic Field Internship | 9 |
| EMS 20 | Emergency Medical Technician | 7 |
| EMS 62 | Basic Medical Terminology | 3 |