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A.S., Emergency Medical Services - Accelerated Track (Paramedic)

(64 credits)

The accelerated track is a separate program offered to qualified paramedics. Students must apply both to the college and the program. Applications are accepted year-round. This track allows working paramedics to complete the Associate in Science degree at Inver Hills. Students must successfully complete 11 college-level semester credits at Inver Hills to fulfill the residency requirements for graduation.

Occupational Courses (34 credits)

(Emergency Medical Services course descriptions)

EMS 1123 Emergency Response to Crisis, 1cr
EMS 2250 Synthesis and Application of Adv Life Support, 1cr
PHED 1157 Fitness for Emergency Services, 1cr
Equivalent Credit for Paramedic Cert./Experience, 31cr

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 Mathematics and developmental English courses may be required for admission to the program, but credits cannot be applied to graduation requirements.

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