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A.S., Emergency Medical Services Traditional Track (Paramedic)

(64 credits)

Purpose: Designed to offer quality education and occupational preparation in the field of advanced pre-hospital emergency care. Paramedics are primarily employed by advanced life support ambulance services and provide care in a variety of medical and traumatic emergencies. Graduates are awarded an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree and are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic written and practical exam.

Program Information: Two unique curricular tracks are offered both leading to an Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services; a third option is offered for those seeking a career as a paramedic but not seeking a degree. The Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services offered by Inver Hills Community College is one of only two Associate in Science degree programs for paramedics offered in Minnesota. The A.S. in Emergency Medical Services requires completion of four semesters of paramedic core and liberal arts curriculum. Clinical learning experiences are provided with ambulance services and hospitals throughout the metropolitan area.

Admission Process: Admission to the Paramedic Core Program requires special application and completion of all admission requirements. Once accepted, students are required to submit the Health Immunization Record and to complete and pass a criminal background study required by the State of Minnesota. Clearance must be obtained to participate in the Paramedic Core Program. A brochure outlining admission requirements and procedures in addition to a suggested sequence of courses is available from Enrollment Services or online at www.inverhills.edu. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to plan pre-entry and initial course work.

General requirements for the EMS degree

• At least 64 earned credits.
• A grade-point average of 2.00 or above for the courses required in the program as well as for the credits applied toward the degree.
• A grade of C or above in each required EMS course and each science course. Failure to maintain this standard will result in dismissal from the Paramedic Core or denial of admission to the Paramedic Core in the traditional track. The EMS Program Director and Medical Director reserve the right to terminate enrollment in or to refuse admission to the Paramedic Core due to any performance or behavior that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any persons at college-controlled or college-supervised functions or of any patients in the clinical setting.

The A.S. Traditional Track is intended for students seeking the Associate in Science degree and paramedic certification. It consists of a group of required general education courses and a group of required career/technical courses, which includes a paramedic core curriculum. Successful completion of this paramedic core results in eligibility to seek certification as a paramedic. Students are admitted to the college and complete general education requirements and basic Emergency Medical Services (EMS) courses before applying for formal admission into the paramedic core. Among the general education requirements for the A.S. Degree, Anatomy and Physiology I is an admission requirement for the formal paramedic core. Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology II is required prior to the beginning of the first semester of the paramedic core. Admission requirements exist for students seeking admission to the formal paramedic core; see the EMS Program brochure for details on admission requirements and procedures.

Occupational Courses (34 credits)

EMS courses required for admission to the formal Paramedic Core

(Emergency Medical Services)

EMS 1105 Ambulance Operations, 2cr
EMS 1106 BLS Field Experience, 2cr
PHED 1157 Fitness for Emergency Services, 1cr

Paramedic Core (these courses do not require formal acceptance into Paramedic Core Program to register)

EMS 1111 Introduction to Emergency Medical Services, 1cr
EMS 1112 Paramedic Core Preparation, 1cr
EMS 1123 Emergency Response to Crisis, 1cr
EMS 2252 Special Rescue Operations, 2cr

Paramedic Core (these courses require formal acceptance into Paramedic Core Program to register)

EMS 2228 Hospital Clinical I, 1cr
EMS 2229 Field Clinical I, 1cr
EMS 2230 Field Skills Lab I, 2cr
EMS 2231 Introduction to Pre-hospital Pharmacology, 2cr
EMS 2233 Shock and Trauma, 2cr
EMS 2234 Shock/Trauma Practicum, 1cr
EMS 2235 Medical Emergencies and Pharmacological Interventions I, 3cr
EMS 2236 Medical Emergencies and Pharmacological Interventions I - Practicum, 2cr
EMS 2240 Field Skills Lab II, 2cr
EMS 2244 Pediatrics; OB/GYN, 2cr
EMS 2245 Medical Emergencies and Pharmacological Interventions II, 2cr
EMS 2248 Hospital Clinical II, 1cr
EMS 2249 Field Clinical II, 2cr
EHS 2250 Synthesis and Application of Adv Life Support, 1cr

Liberal Arts curriculum (30 credits)

ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
ENG 1111 Research Writing in the Disciplines, 2cr
COMM 1100 or 2240, 3cr
BIOL 1120 or 1154, 4cr
BIOL 2201 Anatomy and Physiology I, 4cr
BIOL 2202 Anatomy and Physiology II, 4cr
PSYC 1230 Psychology of Death and Dying, 3cr
Social Sciences, 3cr
(See Goal 5 of MnTC)
Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature, 3cr
(See Goal 6 of MnTC)

Developmental math and developmental English courses may be required for admission to the program but cannot be applied to graduation requirements.

For more information call an admissions representative at 651/450-3000 or send us your question.