PT13 Paramedicine, Associate of Applied Science Degree
Offered at the Griffin Campus
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
5 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
67 |
Program Description
The goal of the Paramedicine Applied Associate in Science degree program is to prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) domains, enabling licensed graduates to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance and serves as a link from the scene into the health care system. The Paramedicine degree program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today's health services field and are not confined to ambulance services. The Paramedic degree program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT/EMT-I 1985/AEMT levels to a paramedic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma (SOEMST) as a paramedic. Students are encouraged to complete the degree core requirements prior to enrolling in the EMSP courses.
Note: Criminal background checks and drug screens are required by licensing agencies and clinical affiliates.
Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Applicants who do not meet the regular admission requirements and are classified as learning support or provisional status must take the prescribed learning support courses prior to registering for any of the EMSP courses or general core courses.
Students applying for admission to the Paramedicine diploma or degree programs must have a current EMT, EMT-I, or AEMT certification or licensure. Students with EMT or EMT-I certification/licensure will be updated on the advanced EMT modules in the first-term courses.
Students may be required to complete secondary evaluations of general education competency and/or career-oriented personality traits for purposes of evaluating the predictability of such instruments for success in the EMS related programs.
Prospective students wishing to transfer from another technical college, or returning students who have been away from the program for more than two years, must complete a competency exam for each EMSP course transferred or carried forward. Students who have been inactive from a program for more than five years will need to complete the entire complement of EMSP courses unless they are currently licensed as paramedics.
Students must be registered by an advisor during or following a mandatory program orientation.
Prospective students already certified or licensed as paramedics who wish to complete degree requirements may receive up to 41 credit hours of experiential credit with documentation of a current national paramedic certification by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. Licensed paramedics not currently nationally registered may receive experiential credit upon becoming nationally registered. Students must complete remaining degree requirements and complete a minimum of 18 credit hours at Southern Crescent Technical College in order to be awarded the degree.
Public Safety Employment Awareness Statement
A criminal history will not hinder a student from receiving a certificate, diploma, or degree in a Public Safety program from Southern Crescent Technical College; however, a student with a criminal background may be denied employment in the public safety field.
The Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedicine Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
To contact CAAHEP:
Commission on Accreditation
of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
Main: (727) 210-2350
http://www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett TX 75088
Main: (214) 703-8445
Fax: (214) 703-8992
http://www.coaemsp.org
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
First Term
Natural Sciences/Mathematics elective—Choose one: (Required)
MATH 1100: Course will be accepted when transferred in from another institution with a grade of a C or better but may not be offered at this institution.
Second Term
Third Term
Fourth Term
Social/Behavioral Sciences elective—Choose one: (Required)
Fifth Term
Humanities/Fine Arts elective—Choose one: (Required)
General Core elective (Required)
Choose one non-repetitive course from Area I, II, III, or IV (see General Education Core Class in this catalog)
Note: All EMSP courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Students must complete all clinical requirements before field internships may be scheduled and prior to completion of the EMSP 2720 final exit exam. Completion of field internships that are delayed by more than one term following completion of the final exit exam must repeat an evaluation of continued competency prior to being cleared for National Registry testing.
EMSP 2520, EMSP 2550, EMSP 2530, EMSP 2560, EMSP 2570, EMSP 2710: Students planning to register for internship/clinical course must meet with the faculty advisor one full semester prior to the semester in which the course will begin.