Certificate - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-Paramedic)
37 credit hours
Catalog Year 2025-2026
The EMT–Paramedic certificate program includes required general education coursework and a three-course paramedic sequence. Students may complete the paramedic sequence through one of two tracks.
Track 1 begins in the summer semester and consists of EMT 235, EMT 236, and EMT 237. Track 2 begins in the fall semester and consists of EMT 245, EMT 246, and EMT 247.
Students must successfully complete each course with a grade of “C” or higher to progress to the next course in the sequence. All paramedic courses must be taken consecutively within a continuous three-semester sequence. To be considered passing and eligible for licensure, students must earn a final program average of “B” or higher.
Track 1 (Summer Start)
| Class | Title | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 121 OR BIOL 181 and BIOL 182 |
Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology OR Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 OR 8 |
|
| EMT 235 | Paramedic I - Track 1 (Summer) | 9 | |
| EMT 236 | Paramedic II - Track 1 (Fall) | 12 | |
| EMT 237 | Paramedic III - Track 1 (Spring) | 12 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 37-41 | ||
Track 2 (Fall Start)
| Class | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 121 OR BIOL 181 and BIOL 182 |
Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology OR Anatomy & Physiology I and Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 OR 8 |
| EMT 245 | Paramedic I - Track 2 (Fall) | 12 |
| EMT 246 | Paramedic II - Track 2 (Spring) | 12 |
| EMT 247 | Paramedic III - Track 2 (Summer) | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours | 37-41 | |
Information is subject to change. Please check with an academic advisor for current course offerings and program requirements. Current students with continual enrollment may graduate under the current program requirements or any program requirements in effect since first enrollment.