Associate Degree
EMT-Paramedic
Associate Degree Program
Associate Degree
EMT-Paramedic
Associate Degree Program
Advance your EMT-Paramedic education with an associate degree
Accreditation | CAAHEP Accredited upon the recommendation of CoAEMSP,1 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
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Transfer credit | Up to 54 approved credits |
Location | On-campus classes in Birmingham, Alabama |
Certifications | Prepare for the paramedic certification exam from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) |
QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, 和自适应学习技术,为学生更快地接受高等教育搭建了一条通道 |
Overview: Associate of Science in EMT-Paramedic - Birmingham, AL
The Associate of Science in EMT-Paramedic degree is a 73-credit undergraduate program which prepares you for a career as an EMT/paramedic.
伯明翰校区学位课程为学生提供基础知识, plus fundamental knowledge and skills in paramedic operations and preparation, patient assessment, general pharmacology, trauma management, cardiovascular management, and much more.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Experienced faculty
Get face-to-face instruction from experienced and credentialed faculty with real-world success in the field.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
Classes Start July 8th
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Curriculum
EMT/Paramedic associate degree program classes & curriculum details
The associate degree program combines core paramedic courses and general education studies to ensure you have the comprehensive education needed to both succeed as a paramedic and build a strong foundation for continued education and career advancement.
Classes are delivered at our campus in Birmingham, Alabama. The associate degree program includes a 270-hour field preceptorship to ensure you earn the practical experience necessary to excel right from the start in your new career.
Programs | Monthsi | Credits |
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Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic | 20 | 73 |
Required Courses in Paramedic
47.00 semester credit hours are required.
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in this associate degree must complete a minimum of 24.通识教育的00个学期学分,分配给下列学科. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for Herzing University courses that would satisfy these requirements. * 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications 6.00学分人文学科(必须包括3学分文化多样性) 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences * Transfer students may transfer courses that are within 1.以上所列课程的00个学期学分,以满足这些学科要求. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 24.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines. ** A course with a critical thinking focus would be a course that addresses the theories and application of critical analysis with an emphasis on developing sequential reasoning skills. Examples may be courses in critical thinking, philosophy, logic, or science. ***乔治亚州的学生必须修一门科学课程来满足这一要求.
Personal and Professional Development Courses
2.00 semester credit hours are required.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition & Cost
紧急医疗技术员-护理人员课程的学费是 $515 per credit.
你可以通过转换之前大学课程的学分来节省更多的钱, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, both through Herzing University and several national scholarship websites.
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, 配偶可能有资格获得10%的学费折扣或每学分250美元的学费减免.
Requirements
EMT associate degree program enrollment prerequisites
参加赫京大学副学士学位课程的先决条件包括:
- Completion of a U.S. high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Meet and interview with a Herzing admissions advisor
- Complete an enrollment application
Please contact our admissions team for more information.
Classes Start July 8th
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Associate in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Degree Programs
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This emergency medical technician-paramedic associate program will cover the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic within an EMS system, applying the basic concepts of development, 病理生理学和药理学评估和管理病人的紧急医疗需求. 学生将学习如何维持病人的气道,给病人充氧和通气, be able to take a proper history, and perform a comprehensive physical exam. Students will be able to properly administer medications and communicate effectively with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, and other allied health personnel. They will also be able to integrate pathophysiology principles, assessment findings, and critical thinking skills to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for trauma and medical patients of all ages. Graduates will be eligible to write the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians licensure exam and will be prepared for entrance into many challenging areas of hospital emergency departments, fire departments, and ambulance services.
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.
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Accreditation
Accreditation & Disclosures
1. The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program at Herzing University - Birmingham is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic 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.
最近的国家急救护理人员注册/州认知考试的成功率为89.3%.
The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 93.3%. 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 66.7%.
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