Paramedic Certificate Program

This 12-month certificate program is designed to prepare the EMT for Paramedic certification / licensure in Arkansas, Texas, and National Registry. Individualized clinical experience is designed to meet the needs of the person who is employed full-time. The state and national credentialing examinations, hosted at the end of the courses, are optional and are subject to credentialing agencies rules and regulations concerning applications and fees.

Prior to issuance of a completion certificate, the transfer student must submit an official transcript of previous college courses indicating successful completion of equivalent prerequisite courses. Other prerequisites include: current EMT certification / licensure and current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider completion.

Resources

First Year

Prerequisite SemesterHours
EMSP 1501
Emergency Medical Technician
5
EMSP 1208
Emergency Vehicle Operations
2
EMSP 1260
Clinical – EMT/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
2
Total9
First SemesterHours
EMSP 1438
Introduction to Advanced Practice
4
EMSP 1356
Patient Assessment and Airway Management
3
EMSP 2444
Cardiology
4
EMSP 2206
Emergency Pharmacology
2
EMSP 1161
Clinical – EMT/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
1
Total14
Second SemesterHours
EMSP 2305
EMS Operations
3
EMSP 1355
Trauma Management
3
EMSP 2434
Medical Emergencies
4
EMSP 2330
Special Populations
3
EMSP 2362
Clinical – EMT/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
3
Total16
Third SemesterHours
EMSP 2143
Assessment Based Management
1
EMSP 2266
Practicum (or Field Experience) – EMT/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
2
Total
Total Hours
3
42

Please be advised that licensure for this program includes a criminal background check.  If you have a question about this action, please speak to the division dean.