Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

Prerequisites

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
EMSP 1501Emergency Medical Technician - Basic

5

EMSP 1160Clinical

1

BIOL 2401Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
EMSP 1338Introduction to Advanced Practices

3

EMSP 1356Patient Assessment and Airway Management

3

EMSP 1355Trauma Management

3

EMSP 1049Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support

0

BIOL 2402Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

EMSP 2160Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

1

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
EMSP 2205EMS Operations

2

EMSP 2206Emergency Pharmacology

2

EMSP 2444Cardiology

4

EMSP 2035Advanced Cardiac Life Support

0

EMSP 2261Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

2

ENGL 1301Composition I

3

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
EMSP 2434Medical Emergencies

4

EMSP 2031Advanced Medical Life Support

0

EMSP 2330Special Populations

3

EMSP 1047Pediatric Life Support

0

EMSP 2262Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

2

Core Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3

Core Communications (SPCH) Core Elective

3

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
EMSP 2252Emergency Medical Services Research

2

EMSP 2143Assessment Based Management (Capstone)

1

KINE 1164Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness

1

EMSP 2163Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

1

Core Humanities/Visual or Performing Arts Elective

3

Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree: 60

Additional Information

Courses in bold type meet General Education requirements for Del Mar College Associate in Applied Science degrees.

EMSP 1049 is a co-requisite with EMSP 1355.

EMSP 2035 is a co-requisite with EMSP 2444.

EMSP 2031 is a co-requisite with EMSP 2434.

EMSP 1047 is a co-requisite with EMSP 2330.

Accreditation Information

The program is nationally accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP, 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088; (214) 703-8445; Fax (214) 703-8992. www.coaemsp.org). Accreditation #600506.

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