This 12-month certificate program is designed to prepare for 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.
First Year
| Prerequisite Semester | Hours | First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician | 5 | EMSP 1438 Introduction to Advanced Practice | 4 | |
| EMSP 1208 Emergency Vehicle Operations | 2 | EMSP 1356 Patient Assessment and Airway Management | 3 | |
| EMSP 1260 Clinical – EMT/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2 | EMSP 2444 Cardiology | 4 | |
| EMSP 2206 Emergency Pharmacology | 2 | |||
| EMSP 1161 Clinical – EMT/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 1 | |||
| Total | 9 | Total | 14 |
| Second Semester | Hours | Third Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMSP 2305 EMS Operations | 3 | EMSP 2143 Assessment Based Management | 1 | |
| EMSP 1355 Trauma Management | 3 | EMSP 2266 Practicum (or Field Experience) – EMT/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2 | |
| EMSP 2434 Medical Emergencies | 4 | |||
| EMSP 2330 Special Populations | 3 | |||
| EMSP 2362 Clinical – EMT/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 3 | |||
| Total | 16 | 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.
Basic EMT OSA
Occupational Skills Award
Must pass these courses with grades of C or better and be licensed as an EMT before starting the Paramedic Certificate program.
| First Semester | Hours |
|---|---|
| EMSP 1501 Emergency Medical Technician | 5 |
| EMSP 1260 Clinical – EMT/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 2 |
| EMSP 1208 Emergency Vehicle Operations | 2 |
| Total Hours | 9 |