Paramedic Science, A.A.S.

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Purpose

Southern’s Paramedic Science Program prepares students to be competent entry-level paramedics. The nationwide demand for paramedics continues to rise while the numbers have declined. Today’s paramedics must have a firm grasp of anatomy and physiology, the pathologies of numerous disease processes, kinematics of trauma, pharmacology, basic and advanced life support skills and procedures, and have the ability to apply this knowledge to all age groups. Furthermore, the paramedic must be a leader, able to gain control of the often chaotic scene environment, be a team leader, able to communicate with patients and family members and intelligently with physicians and other hospital personnel. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be ready to provide pre-hospital care to the ill or injured patient following the guidelines of standard patient care. The use of various web sites is a vital part of this program used in documentation of clinical rotations and course work.

The full Paramedic Science Program is available on the Logan Campus. The Boone/Lincoln, Williamson, and Wyoming/McDowell campuses offer the general education/program support courses only.

First Semester

BS 115 - Essentials of Human Systems for Healthcare Professionals 3 Credit Hours and
BS 116 - Essentials of Human Systems for Healthcare Professionals Laboratory 1 Credit Hours
or
BS 118 - Essentials of Human Systems for Allied Health 4 Credit Hours
EM 101 - Airway Management 3 Credit Hours
EM 102 - Introduction to EMS 3 Credit Hours
EM 114 - Pre-hospital Pharmacology 3 Credit Hours
EM 118 - Patient Assessment 3 Credit Hours
EM 121 - Pathophysiology for the EMS Provider 1 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 17

Second Semester

AH 108 - Medical Terminology 2 Credit Hours (E)
EM 116 - Cardiopulmonary 5 Credit Hours
EM 117 - Medical Emergencies 4 Credit Hours
EM 119 - Trauma/Shock Management 3 Credit Hours
EM 120 - Coordinated Clinical Internship I 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 17

Third Semester

EM 217 - Special Considerations 4 Credit Hours
EM 218 - Rescue Operations 4 Credit Hours
EM 220 - Coordinated Clinical Internship II 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 11

Fourth Semester

AH 200 - Health Care Ethics and Law 1 Credit Hours (E)
AH 203 - Communication Skills for the Health Care Professional 1 Credit Hours
BU 115 - Business Mathematical Applications 3 Credit Hours
CS 103 - Introduction to Applications 1 Credit Hours (E)
EM 215 - Emergency Medical Services Seminar 3 Credit Hours
EM 216 - Assessment Based Management 1 Credit Hours
EM 219 - Coordinated Field Internship 2 Credit Hours
EN 101 - ~English Composition I 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 15

Total Credit Hours: 60

~ Designates courses on the statewide Core Coursework Transfer Agreement.

This degree program provides students the opportunity to receive credit for their high school EDGE courses (http://careertech.k12.wv.us/edge/edgeCollege.html) as designated by the (E) within the program sequence.