Emergency Medical Services, AAS
Emergency medical technicians and paramedics are trained to perform critical emergency medical intervention for both the traumatically injured and the acutely ill patient. Upon successful completion, Kalamazoo Valley’s basic EMT and paramedic programs qualify students to take the appropriate licensure exams. These programs have separate application processes and can be taken individually, however completion of a basic EMT program is one of the prerequisites for acceptance into the paramedic program. The associate of applied science degree in emergency medical services (EMS) option combines the basic EMT and paramedic programs with additional general education courses.
*Please note this program requires a special application packet. Please see a health careers pathway advisor or counselor for more information and visit the Emergency Medical Services program page on our website for program information, FAQs, accreditation details, and more.
Associate of Applied Science
Paramedic/EMS Prerequisites
Program Required Courses
Total Credit Hours: 69
Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs
1361 Park St.
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
as recommended by
Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs
for the Emergency Medical Services Professions
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
www.coaemsp.org