Paramedic Technology, Associate in Science

Courses and Requirements

The Associate Degree in Science in Paramedic Technology prepares students for careers in Emergency Medical Service. The program is presented through a series of lecture, laboratory, hospital clinical and field internship experiences. The program meets the requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health/Office of Emergency Medical Services and national guidelines for paramedic education. Graduates are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination. Students must earn a grade of C or higher in all EMT, BIO and HES courses in order to graduate. A minimum of 63 credits are required to graduate.

Starting in the fall of 2014, any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six core academic skills in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.

Additional Admissions Criteria

Enrollment Services has additional admissions criteria for this program.

CORI/CHRI/SORI

Students interested in participation in this academic program may be required to undergo a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, a Criminal Records Central Repository (CHRI) check and/or a Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check. For more information, visit the CORI/CHRI/SORI page on the NECC website.

CPR

Students are required to be CPR Certified at the Health Care Provider/ Professional Rescuer level prior to the start of clinical courses.

Drug Screening

Students enrolled in this academic program are required to pass a drug screening analysis.

Health

Students are required to complete a health evaluation, including the Hepatitis B immunization series, prior to final acceptance to the Program.

Student Professional Liability Insurance

Students are required to carry professional liability insurance. The premium is to be paid at the time of course registration.

Electives

Communications Elective    3
Computer Elective CIS110 Computer Applications or higher  3
Math Elective MAT111-299  3
Social Science Elective SOC108 Death & Dying or SOC204 Race & Ethnic Relations recommended  3
Free Elective SPN105 recommended  3
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Requirements

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

EMS103Introduction to Paramedicine

2

EMS104Pharmacology for the Paramedic

2

EMS105Pharmacology for the Paramedic Laboratory

1

EMS106Medical Emergencies

2

EMS107Medical Emergencies Laboratory

1

EMS108Trauma Emergencies

3

EMS109Trauma Emergencies Laboratory

1

EMS110Cardiovascular Emergencies

2

EMS111Cardiovascular Emergencies Laboratory

1

EMS112Special Populations in Paramedicine

2

Global Awareness Intensive

Information Literacy Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

EMS113Special Populations in Paramedicine Laboratory

1

EMS201Paramedicine Clinical Rotation

5

EMS202Paramedicine Field Rotation

4

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

HES201Healthcare Law and Ethics

3

HES207Clinical Pathophysiology

3

HES211Neonatal Resuscitation Program

1

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

Program Notes

Recommended Course Sequence Paramedic (EMT-P) Technology Associate Degree

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Year 1

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

EMS103Introduction to Paramedicine

2

EMS104Pharmacology for the Paramedic

2

EMS105Pharmacology for the Paramedic Laboratory

1

EMS106Medical Emergencies

2

EMS107Medical Emergencies Laboratory

1

ENG101English Composition I

3

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

EMS108Trauma Emergencies

3

EMS109Trauma Emergencies Laboratory

1

EMS110Cardiovascular Emergencies

2

EMS111Cardiovascular Emergencies Laboratory

1

EMS112Special Populations in Paramedicine

2

Global Awareness Intensive

Information Literacy Intensive

Written Communication Intensive

EMS113Special Populations in Paramedicine Laboratory

1

Summer
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
EMS201Paramedicine Clinical Rotation

5

HES211Neonatal Resuscitation Program

1

Year 2

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
EMS202Paramedicine Field Rotation

4

ENG102English Composition II

3

HES207Clinical Pathophysiology

3

HES201Healthcare Law and Ethics

3

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
COMCommunications Elective

3

CISComputer Elective

3-4

Free Elective

3

MAT111-299Math Elective

3-4

 Social Science Elective

3