Program Pathway

This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is for reference only. Please schedule an appointment with a counselor (Link to Counseling Dept. Page) to develop your individualized Student Education Plan (Link to Counseling Dept. Page SEP definition). It is also important to discuss your transfer options with a counselor because each university will require specific courses.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

The courses have been intentionally placed and should be prioritized in the order in which they appear. If you are unable to take all the courses in a semester, you should prioritize enrolling in the courses in the order below. Some courses have been noted as “Appropriate for Intersession” IN. Should you need (or want) to take classes in the summer and/or winter intersessions, the program recommends these courses as appropriate for the condensed schedule of the intersessions.

Some pathways combine a “Certificate of Achievement” and an “Associate Degree”. If you are pursuing only the Certificate of Achievement, you are only required to take the courses marked “Program Requirement” ?.

All pathways include at least one “Gateway Course” !which introduces you to the program and/or field of study and helps you decide if you want to continue with this Academic and Career Path.

Most Associate degrees (though not Associate Degrees for Transfer) require satisfying the SMC Global Citizenship requirement. If the Program Requirements do not include a “Global Citizenship course”, be sure to select a General Education course that also satisfies Global Citizenship.

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EMS – Paramedic Program Entrance Requirements

Semester Units: 15.5

Please schedule an appointment with a counselor to discuss the Paramedic Program requirements and application process in more detail.

EMS - Paramedic Program Entrance Requirements:

15.5

Emergency Medical Technician - I Certificate Program

11.5

(1) Current, CA EMT-Basic Certification. (2) Must meet the age, physical and licensure requirements. (3) Minimum of six months full-time experience or 1000 hours of part-time EMS experience. (4) ANAT 101 or ANAT 150 and ANAT 151 or CSU transferable equivalent. (5) High school diploma or GED. (6) Current negative TB test within six months or chest x-ray within two years. (7) Tetanus-diphtheria (T-D) booster within the last ten years. (8) Completion of Hepatitis B immunization series or titer showing immunity. (9) Completion of varicella (chickenpox) vaccination or titer showing immunity. (10) MMR titer showing immunity or proof of MMR immunization. (11) Physical examination within the last six months; must be performed by a physician or nurse practitioner and must include a statement that you “are free to participate in the Paramedic Program without restriction.”

1st Semester

Semester Units: 23.5

EMS 150

Patient Assessment for Paramedics (Historical)

3.0

EMS 151

Introduction to EMS for Paramedics (Historical)

2.0

EMS 152

Cardiology for the Paramedic (Active)

4.5

EMS 153

Pharmacology for the EMT-Paramedic (Active)

3.0

EMS 154

Emergency Medical Services Theory for the Paramedic (Active)

8.0

EMS 155

Skills Development for Paramedics (Historical)

3.0

2nd Semester

Semester Units: 3.5

EMS 156

Clinical Externship for the Paramedic (Historical)

3.5

3rd Semester

Semester Units: 12.0

EMS 157

Field Externship for the Paramedic (Historical)

12.0

Apply for Graduation!

Semester Units:

Now that you have successfully completed the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic program, it's time to apply for Graduation! Schedule an appointment with a counselor for Graduation Application assistance. Feel free to review the Steps to Graduation prior to your appointment and be aware of the Graduation Application Deadlines found on Step 2.

Remember: you must RSVP in March if you would like to participate in the Commencement Ceremony held in May! We look forward to celebrating with you.

Total Units: 54.5

Program Pathway

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN–PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATE Crafton - Certificate of Achievement