Paramedicine
The Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) in Paramedicine is a nationally accredited program designed to prepare students to become Paramedics. This program is a formal education in such paramedicine topics as anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, cardiology, pulmonary, pharmacology, pediatrics, geriatrics hematology, toxicology. Paramedicine builds upon EMT education and includes paramedic scope of practice. Paramedicine is integrated with fire service, law enforcement, ground transport services, flight transport services, search and rescue, hospitals, clinical setting, community paramedicine, and EMS education. There is a Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Paramedicine available.
This program is designed to meet education requirements for licensure or certification in the State of Arizona. Granting licensure and certification is the sole responsibility of the state board or approval agency. This program is only offered and available to students located in the State of Arizona. The Maricopa County Community College District and colleges define student location within Administrative Regulation 2.2.3(7).
Details
Students must be current and in good standing with the Arizona Department of Health Services Bureau of Emergency Medical Services-Certified as an Emergency Medical Technician. EMT certification preparatory courses are available at Maricopa County Community Colleges. Contact an academic advisor for details.
Students must complete an application and selection process.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Maintain patient, public, personnel, and personal health, wellness and safety.
- Demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional standards.
- Communicate efficiently and effectively with members of diverse populations in a culturally responsive manner.
- Effectively function within a multi-disciplinary healthcare system, recognizing roles, responsibilities and scope of practice.
- Efficiently synthesize and evaluate multiple sources of information.
- Perform comprehensive patient assessment.
- Develop a working differential diagnosis using multiple sources of information.
- Make informed, autonomous decisions in both clinical and uncontrolled settings.
- Guide and support the healthcare team, navigating interpersonal dynamics.
- Effectively manage patients.
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PME191 | Introduction to Pharmacology for EMS Professionals | Critical course Gateway course Or permission of Program Director | 0–3 | ||
ENG101 or ENG107 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122 or MAT126 | Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra with Review | Critical course MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152 recommended for students who intend to transfer | 3–6 | ||
AAA/CPD115 or AAA/CPD150 or AAA/CPD150AC or CPD104 | Creating College Success or Strategies for College Success or Educational and Career Planning or Career and Personal Development | 0–3 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PME190 | Introduction to ECG Rhythm Analysis and Interpretation for EMS Professionals | Critical course Or permission of Program Director | 0–3 | ||
ENG102 or ENG108 | First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 | Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | COM225 recommended for students who intend to transfer to satisfy the AGEC-A literacy requirement COM110 or COM230 recommended for students who do not intend to transfer | SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PME201 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine | 1 | |||
PME240 | Pharmacology in Paramedicine | 3 | |||
PME245 | Airway and Ventilatory Management in Paramedicine | 3 | |||
PME250 | Comprehensive Patient Assessment in Paramedicine | 1 | |||
PME251 | Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine I | 4 | |||
BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | Critical course | SQ | 4 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PME202 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine | 1 | |||
PME203 | Pediatric Emergencies for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) Initial Provider in Paramedicine | 1 | |||
PME204 | Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) in Paramedicine | 0.5 | |||
PME205 | Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine | 1 | |||
PME252 | Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine II | 4 | |||
PME253 | Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine III | 4 | |||
PME270 | Immersive Total Patient Management Experience (ITPME) | 2 | |||
PME280 | Preparation for Paramedicine Practicum | 1 | |||
PME281 or (PME281AA and PME281AB) | Paramedicine Clinical Practicum: Comprehensive or (Paramedicine Clinical Practicum: Phase I and Paramedicine Clinical Practicum: Phase II) | 2 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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PME206 | International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider/Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) | 1 | |||
PME254 | Technical Operations in Paramedicine | 2.5 | |||
PME260 | Trauma Patient Management in Paramedicine | 2 | |||
PME288 | Paramedicine Comprehensive Field Internship Practicum | 5 | |||
PME289 | Preparation for Paramedic National Credentialing | 2 |
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
Students must earn a grade of B or better in all PME courses required within the program
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=187586).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.