| Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Navigator Name:_______________________ | Catalog: 2019-2020 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook Program: Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic (A.A.S.) | |||
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic (A.A.S.)A.A.S Degree: 64 Hours Paramedic The Paramedic is an allied health professional whose primary focus is to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the complex knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Paramedics function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Paramedics perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Paramedic is a link from the scene into the health care system. This is a selective admission program that requires a valid EMT license. An application packet is available online or by contacting the EMS department at paramedic@otc.edu. Please see faculty members for further advisement. Missouri Department of Health Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, PO Box 570, Jefferson City, MO 65102, (573) 761-9911. This program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP), 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088, (214) 703-8445. |
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Pre-Admission Requirements - 11 Credit Hours | ||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Completed | Grade | CORE 42 |
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| BCS-165 Human Anatomy * | Credits: 4 | |||
| BCS-205 Human Physiology * Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in BCS 165. | Credits: 4 | |||
| EMS-150 EMS Essentials Prerequisite(s): EMS 101 course completion is strongly recommended. | Credits: 3 | |||
Note:* Please contact the Allied Health Admissions Office if:
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EMS Program Requirements - 41 Credit Hours | ||||
| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Completed | Grade | CORE 42 |
| EMS-201 Paramedic I Prerequisite(s): Admission to the EMS Paramedic program. | Credits: 12 | |||
| EMS-202 Paramedic II Prerequisite(s): Grade if “C” or better in EMS 201. | Credits: 5 | |||
| EMS-203 Paramedic III Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in EMS 202. | Credits: 9 | |||
| EMS-211 Clinical I Prerequisite(s): Admission to the EMS Paramedic program. | Credits: 3 | |||
| EMS-212 Clinical II Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in EMS 201. | Credits: 2 | |||
| EMS-213 Clinical III Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in EMS 203. | Credits: 2 | |||
| EMS-214 Paramedic Internship | Credits: 8 | |||
General Education Requirements - 12 Credit HoursThe Missouri Department of Higher Education has identified a common set of general education courses that have been adopted statewide. These courses are called the “CORE 42.” CORE 42 courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Missouri public college or university to satisfy general education requirements. Courses in knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicates courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education. Courses that do not have this designation may still transfer to public and private colleges and universities in Missouri and elsewhere, but students are encouraged to check the transfer equivalency website of the institution to which they plan to transfer to confirm. Please refer to the MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses. | ||||
Mathematical Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
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| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Completed | Grade | CORE 42 |
| MTH-128 Contemporary Mathematics * | Credits: 3 | |||
| MTH-128S Cont Mathematics with Support | Credits: 4 | |||
| MTH-130 College Algebra | Credits: 3 | |||
| MTH-130S College Algebra With Support | Credits: 4 | |||
| MTH-138 Pre-Calculus Mathematics Prerequisite(s): Grade of “B” or better in MTH 110 or satisfactory score on the ACT. | Credits: 5 | |||
| MTH-131 Trigonometry Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MTH 130 or satisfactory score on the ACT. | Credits: 3 | |||
| MTH-140 Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MTH 131 or MTH 138 or satisfactory score on the ACT. | Credits: 5 | |||
| MTH-141 Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MTH 140. | Credits: 5 | |||
| MTH-210 Statistical Methods Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MTH 128 or MTH 130 or satisfactory score on the ACT. | Credits: 3 | |||
| MTH-215 Algebraic Structures Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MTH 140. | Credits: 3 | |||
| MTH-230 Linear Algebra Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MTH 141. | Credits: 3 | |||
| MTH-240 Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MTH 141. | Credits: 3 | |||
| MTH-241 Differential Equations Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in MTH 240. | Credits: 3 | |||
Written Communications - 3 Credit Hours
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| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Completed | Grade | CORE 42 |
| ENG-101 Composition I Prerequisite(s): None | Credits: 3 | |||
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| ENG-100 Composition I With Support Prerequisite(s): None | Credits: 5 | |||
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| ENG-102 Composition II Prerequisite(s): ENG 100 or ENG 101. | Credits: 3 | |||
Oral Communications - 3 Credit Hours
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| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Completed | Grade | CORE 42 |
| COM-100 Introduction to Communication | Credits: 3 | |||
| COM-105 Public Speaking | Credits: 3 | |||
| COM-200 Interpersonal Communication Prerequisite(s): Grade of “C” or better in ENG 101. | Credits: 3 | |||
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
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| Course Name | Credits: | Semester Completed | Grade | CORE 42 |
| PLS-101 American Government and Politics | Credits: 3 | |||
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