Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Paramedic)
37 credit hours
Catalog Year 2025-2026
Track 1 (Summer Start)
| Class | Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 121 OR BIOL 181 and BIOL 182 |
Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology OR Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 OR 8 |
|
| EMT 235 | Paramedic I - Track 1 (Summer) | 9 | |
| EMT 236 | Paramedic II - Track 1 (Fall) | 12 | |
| EMT 237 | Paramedic III - Track 1 (Spring) | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 37-41 | ||
Track 2 (Fall Start)
| Class | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 121 OR BIOL 181 and BIOL 182 |
Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology OR Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 OR 8 |
| EMT 245 | Paramedic I - Track 2 (Fall) | 12 |
| EMT 246 | Paramedic II - Track 2 (Spring) | 12 |
| EMT 247 | Paramedic III - Track 2 (Summer) | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours | 37-41 | |
Students complete either Track 1 or Track 2 based on their intended start term. Students must successfully complete all courses consecutively, within a continuous three-semester sequence, to qualify for licensure examinations.
Information is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment.
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