Are You Ready to Become a Paramedic?

Our program is divided into 3 didactic courses:

EMS200 - Foundation of Paramedicine

• • Preparatory
  • Anatomy & Physiology and Pathophysiology
  • Paramedic Pharmacology
  • BLS, Medication Administration, and Airway Skills Labs
  • Cadaver Lab

EMS250 - Advanced Paramedicine

• • Cardiology & Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Clinical Rotations begin after completion of ACLS
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Advanced Medical Life Support
  • Special Populations
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Trauma Emergencies
  • Prehospital Trauma Life Support

EMS300 - Paramedicine Capstone

• • EMS Operations
  • NREMT Preparation
  • Field Internship

Total Program Hours

• • Credit Hours: 46
  • Didactic/Practical Lab: 576 hours
  • Hospital Clinical Rotations: 168 hours (minimum)
  • Field Internship: 336 hours (minimum)

To prepare competent entry-level Paramedics in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains with or without exit points at the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician and/or Emergency Medical Technician, and/or Emergency Medical Responder levels.

• 18 years of age or older
• Photo ID
• Current EMT certification (AZ, NREMT, or valid other state)
• High School Diploma/GED/or equivalent
• Proof of 9th grade reading competency
• Current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers CPR certification
• Students enrolling must attest that they are physically able to perform the required functions for successful completion of the program.  This includes sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, and lifting 50 lbs.

Required to start Clinical rotations and must be valid for the duration of Clinical and Vehicular rotations:

• Pass the background check through Banner Health
• Pass a 10 panel drug screen
• Negative TB test within the last 12 months
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers CPR certification
• Seasonal flu vaccination
• Proof of Immunity to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) - vaccination or titer test showing immunity
• Hepatitis B vaccination series (or signed declination)
• Tdap within the last 10 years

The comprehensive Paramedic program spans over a course of 10 months, with classes held twice a week.

• Experience the thrill of working with ambulance services and fire departments in diverse rural and urban settings. Immerse yourself in a variety of clinical shifts, from the intense Trauma Room to the heartwarming Labor &  Delivery unit. Expand your skills and knowledge through rotations in the Pediatric Emergency Department, Operating Room, Burn Unit, and so much more.

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

• The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2021.
• The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 82.4%.
• The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 88.2%.
• Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military.
• Positive placement is measured at completion of the program.
• The most recent retention rate was 89.5%