Paramedic Preparation Certificate - Academic Plan
2024-2025
Total Credits = 32
This 32-hour Paramedic Preparation Certificate provides additional training to improve the EMT's employability, prepare the student for paramedic school and other healthcare careers. Many of the enhanced certificate classes are prerequisites for entrance into the Paramedic Program. Consult an Advisor for appropriate electives.
All students enrolled in this program are encouraged to apply for graduation upon completion of the program.
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Recommendations
Where requirements are listed as course categories (e.g. Electives, Arts/Humanities) rather than as specific courses, please note that depending upon course choice, prerequisites may be required.
*Grade C or better required
| Required Course | Prerequisite, Corequisite, or Recommendation |
|---|---|
| BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1 | Prerequisite: BIO 1111 - General College Biology with Lab: GT-SC1 and College Readiness in English and Quantitative Literacy Math |
| BIO 2102 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1 | Prerequisite: BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1 |
| ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 | Prerequisite: College Readiness in English |
| EMS 1022 - EMT Medical Emergencies | Prerequisite / Corequisite: EMS 1021 - EMT Fundamentals |
| EMS 1023 - EMT Trauma Emergencies | Prerequisite / Corequisite: EMS 1021 - EMT Fundamentals |
| EMS 1024 - EMT Special Considerations | Prerequisite / Corequisite: EMS 1021 - EMT Fundamentals |
| EMS 1030 - EMT Intravenous Therapy | Required: Current State EMT Certification, all Hepatitis B vaccinations and current CPR card |
| EMS 1070 - EMT Clinical | Prerequisite / Corequisite: EMS 1021 - EMT Fundamentals |
Recommended Course Sequence (Full-Time)
Year 1 - Fall
3 Credits
4 Credits
2 Credits
2 Credits
1 Credits
Year 1 - Spring
2 Credits
5 Credits
3 Credits
2 Credits
Recommended Course Sequence (Part-Time)
Year 1 - Fall
3 Credits
Year 1 - Spring
3 Credits
4 Credits
2 Credits
2 Credits
1 Credits
Year 1 - Summer
2 Credits
Notes
- *This course requires college level readiness as measured by Accuplacer, ACT, or SAT scores; approved high school course work that is less than five years old; or successful completion of appropriate college-readiness course.
- Course availability is subject to change.
- Recommended courses may be listed above for certain electives; consult with the Academic Advising Office (advising [at] arapahoe [dot] edu or 303.797.5664) for additional elective recommendations.
- Refer to 2024/2025 catalog for specific requirements and important information about this certificate.