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Emergency Medical Services /Paramedic

Requirements : http://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/registration/Documents/2013-2014_Catalog.pdf#page=81

Course Descriptions: http://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/registration/Documents/2013-2014_Catalog.pdf#page=174

 

A.A.S. Degree in Emergency Medical Services										Professional title:  Paramedic
Department:										Allied Health/Mental Health
Total credits:										60

 
 
Requirements for Matriculants
 
COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS
 
· Successful completion of CUNY Tests in Reading and Writing and the COMPASS Math Skills Test with passing examination scores
  or developmental courses may be required.
 
· One (1) Writing Intensive course in any discipline from any category below is required.  Participation in a Learning   Community
 
   that includes ENG 1200 or 2400 also satisfies this requirement.
 
 
· Two (2) Civic Engagement experiences—satisfied by CE-Certified or CE-Component courses or approved outside activity. 
 
       See Graduation Requirements in this catalog.
 

 Required Core:
 
 

Required Core:
					Freshman English I		*ENG 12	3 credits
					Freshman English II		*ENG 24	3 credits
								6 credits
Flexible Core
Life and Physical Sciences					Human Anatomy and Physiology I		*BIO 11	4 credits
Scientific World					Human Anatomy and Physiology II		*BIO 12	4 credits
					General Psychology		*PSY 11	3 credits
Mathematical & Quantitative Reasoning					Any 3 credit math course		*MAT	3 credits
								14 credits
Department requirements:
					EMT Basic		*EMS 100	5 credits
					EMT Basic Clinical		*EMS 101	1 credit
								6 credits
		Fall Semester			Paramedic I		EMS 210	7 credits
		Fall Semester			Paramedic Clinical I		EMS 211	2 credits
		Winter Semester			Paramedic II		EMS 220	5 credits
		Winter Semester			Paramedic Clinical II		EMS 221	3 credits
		Spring Semester			Paramedic III		EMS 230	7 credits
		Spring Semester			Paramedic Clinical III		EMS 231	2 credits
		Summer Semester			Paramedic IV		EMS 240	5 credits
		Summer Semester			Paramedic Clinical IV		EMS 241	3 credits
								34 credits
							Total credits	60 credits
*THESE COURSES MUST BE TAKEN PRIOR TO ADMISSION TO CLINICAL COMPONENT OF PARAMEDIC PROGRAM.
Other credentials:  NYS Department of Health Paramedic, NYC Regional EMS Council Paramedic, National Registry Paramedic
Last updated:  November 12, 2013