Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services, Associate of Applied Science
The Paramedic/EMS Program at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 7508 8
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Fax: 214-703-8992
www.coaemsp.org
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Prior to admission to the technical phase of the Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician program, students must provide documentation verifying (through entrance exam score or official college transcript) that remediation in English, mathematics, and reading is not required; or complete the appropriate remedial coursework with a grade of "C" or better to satisfy remediation requirements; and complete HSCI 1113, HSCI 1123, and HSCI 1243. Students must be currently licensed with the Arkansas Department of Health Division of EMS as an EMT or have taken and passed with a grade of "C" or better, an Emergency Medical Technician course within the last one year and be eligible to take the state exam prior to being admitted into the program. | ||
| HSCI 1113 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSCI 1123 | Human Anatomical Structure I | 3 |
| HSCI 1243 | Human Anatomical Structure II | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| EMTP 1233 | Medical Emergencies I with Laboratory | 3 |
| EMTP 1234 | Clinical Practicum I (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 4 |
| EMTP 1243 | Pharmacology (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 3 |
| EMTP 2101 | Cardiology I (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 1 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Summer | ||
| Summer (ten week courses) | ||
| EMTP 2202 | Cardiology Laboratory II (Must pass with a "C" or better ) 1 | 2 |
| EMTP 2203 | Cardiology II (Must pass with a "C" or better) 2 | 3 |
| EMTP 2313 | Medical Emergencies II with Laboratory (Must pass with a "C" or better) 3 | 3 |
| First Summer Session (five week courses) | ||
| EMTP 2111 | Clinical Practicum II (Must pass with a "C" or better ) 4 | 1 |
| Second Summer Session (five week courses) | ||
| EMTP 2211 | Clinical Practicum III (Must pass with a "C" or better ) 5 | 1 |
| EMTP 2212 | Emergency Medical Services Operations (Must pass with a "C" or better ) | 2 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EMTP 2311 | Assessment Based Management (Must pass with a "C" or better) | 1 |
| EMTP 2316 | Paramedic Internship (Must pass with a "C" or better) 6 | 6 |
| EMTP 2323 | Trauma Management (Must pass with a "C" or better) | 3 |
| EMTP 2413 | Medical Emergencies III with Laboratory (Must pass with a "C" or better) 7 | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| To earn the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Paramedic/EMS, students must complete additional general education coursework. These general education courses are required in addition to the program prerequisite courses; however, they are not required to be completed prior to admission into the Paramedic program. Students may complete them concurrently with prerequisite coursework or after completion of the Paramedic program. | ||
| ENGL 1013 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1023 | Composition II (In order to earn the Associate's degree the below general education courses must be taken. ) | 3 |
| TMAT 1203 | Technical Mathematics (or higher) | 3 |
| BST 1303 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| SS 1XXX | Social Science Courses | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
- 1
Co-requisite: EMTP 2203 Cardiology II
- 2
Co-requisite: EMTP 2202 Cardiology Laboratory II
- 3
Prerequisite: EMTP 1233 Medical Emergencies I with Laboratory
- 4
Prerequisite: EMTP 1234 Clinical Practicum I
- 5
Prerequisite: EMTP 2111 Clinical Practicum II
- 6
Prerequisite: EMTP 2211 Clinical Practicum III
- 7
Prerequisite:EMTP 2313 Medical Emergencies II with Laboratory
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services to Associate of applied science in registered nursing
(60 Semester Credit Hours)
Students who plan to bridge from the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Paramedic/EMS to the Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing on the ATU-Ozark Campus should plan their coursework carefully. To avoid the need for additional coursework later, students pursuing this pathway should complete Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II in place of Human Anatomical Structures I and Human Anatomical Structures II. In addition, students must complete College Algebra rather than Technical Mathematics.
Paramedics who wish to pursue the transition to registered nursing program must successfully complete RN 2006 PARAMEDIC TRANSITION - NURSING. Paramedics choosing to transition to nursing will be required to apply to the Nursing program. Students accepted into the program must complete a platform of 37 hours of coursework with a “C” or better and a minimum 2.75 GPA prior to admission to the technical phase of the RN program. Paramedics must hold a National Paramedic Registry Certificate and at the time of application and must either a) graduated from an approved paramedic program in the 12 months prior to application with 600 work hours completed by June 1st OR b) been employed a minimum of 1,000 hours as a paramedic in the 12 months prior to the application. Volunteer hours are not considered in the 1,000 hours.
Remaining RN Prerequisite Courses:
- Survey of Chemistry (3 hours)
- Survey of Chemistry Lab (1 hour)
- Microbiology (4 hours)
- Lifespan Development (3 hours)
- Introductory Sociology (3 hours)
The full curriculum for the Associate of Applied Science in Registered Nursing can be viewed at: https://catalog.atu.edu/ozark/programs/registered-nursing/registered-nursing-aas/#curriculumtext
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services to Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
(60 Semester Credit Hours)
Students who plan to bridge from the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Paramedic/EMS to the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Emergency Management on the Arkansas Tech–Russellville campus should plan their coursework carefully. To avoid the need for additional coursework later, students pursuing this pathway should complete Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II in place of Human Anatomical Structures I and Human Anatomical Structures II. In addition, students must complete College Mathematics or College Algebra rather than Technical Mathematics.
To earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management, students will need to declare a major of Emergency Management, see an academic advisor on the Arkansas Tech-Russellville Campus, and take the additional coursework listed below (which must include 40 hours of 3000-4000 level courses).
Remaining General Education Courses
(15 hours)
- Communication (3 hours)
- Social Science (3 hours)
- Fine Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
- U.S. History/Government (3 hours)
EAM Core
(36 hours)
Students must make a "C" or better in all required courses and practical applications.
The full curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management can be viewed at:
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of EMS SystemsPreparatory: Integrate comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, safety/well-being of the paramedic, and medical/legal and ethical issues, which is intended to improve the health of EMS personnel, patients, and the community.
- Public Health: Apply fundamental knowledge of principles of public health and epidemiology including public health emergencies, health promotion, and illness and injury prevention.
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminologyAnatomy and Physiology: Develop comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of all human systems.
- Pathophysiology: Develop comprehensive knowledge of pathophysiology of major human systems.
- Medical Terminology: Develop comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations into the written and oral communication with colleagues and other health care professionals.
- Life Span Development: Develop comprehensive knowledge of life span development.
- Safely and effectively perform all paramedic-level psychomotor skills within the National EMS Scope of Practice ModelPatient Assessment: Form a field impression by integrating scene and patient assessment findings with knowledge of epidemiology and pathophysiology. This includes developing a list of differential diagnoses through clinical reasoning to modify the assessment and formulate a treatment plan.
- Airway management, respiration, and artificial ventilation: Develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages
- Pharmacology: Formulate a treatment plan intended to mitigate emergencies and improve the overall health of the patient
- Medicine: Implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for a patient with a medical complaint.
- Shock and Resuscitation: Integrate comprehensive knowledge of causes and pathophysiology into the management of cardiac arrest and peri-arrest states; shock, respiratory failure or arrest with an emphasis on early intervention to prevent arrest
- Trauma and Special Needs: Formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment/disposition plan for acutely injured patients and patients with special needs.
- EMS Operations: Demonstrate knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure safe patient, public, and personnel safety.
- Conduct oneself in an exemplary professional manner representative of the healthcare field.