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May 20, 2026
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College Catalog and Student Handbook 2026-2027
Paramedicine, A.A.S.
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To be eligible to sit for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification examination, students must successfully complete all courses in the Paramedicine Associate of Applied Science degree program, including general education courses. Students who do not wish to complete general education courses before becoming eligible to test may want to consider the Paramedicine Accelerated TCC as an alternative pathway.
The Paramedicine applied associate in science degree program prepares students 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. The Paramedicine degree program prepares students for employment in paramedic positions in today’s health services field. The Paramedic degree program provides learning opportunities that introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills from the EMT/EMT-I 1985/AEMT levels to a paramedic level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure with the State Office of Emergency Medical Service and Trauma (SOEMST) as a paramedic. Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.
Admission Requirements:
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Curriculum Outline (67 Hours)
General Core Courses
Area I - Language Arts/Communication - ENGL 1101 - Composition and Rhetoric Credits: 3
Area II - Social/Behavior Science Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following academic fields: - Economics
- Ethnology/Ethnic Studies
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following courses: - MATH 1100 - Quantitative Skills/Reasoning Credits: 3
- MATH 1101 - Mathematic Modeling Credits: 3
- MATH 1103 - Quant. Skills and Reasoning Credits: 3
- MATH 1111 - College Algebra Credits: 3
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts Choose 3 semester credit hours from the following academic fields: - Art Appreciation
- American Literature
- English Literature
- Humanities
- Literature and Cultural Studies
- Music Appreciation
- Religion
- Theatre Appreciation
- World Literature
General Education Core Elective Select an additional 3 semester credit hours from a course in Area I, Area II, Area III, or Area IV.
Occupational Courses
- BIOL 2113 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 3
- BIOL 2113L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab I Credits: 1
- BIOL 2114 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 3
- BIOL 2114L - Anatomy and Physiology Lab II Credits: 1
- EMSP 2110 - Foundations of Paramedicine Credits: 3
- EMSP 2120 - Applications of Pathophysiology for Paramedics Credits: 3
- EMSP 2130 - Advanced Resuscitative Skills for Paramedics Credits: 3
- EMSP 2140 - Advanced Cardiovascular Concepts Credits: 4
- EMSP 2310 - Therapeutic Modalities of Cardiovascular Care Credits: 3
- EMSP 2320 - Therapeutic Modalities of Medical Care Credits: 5
- EMSP 2330 - Therapeutic Modalities of Trauma Care Credits: 4
- EMSP 2340 - Therapeutic Modalities-Special Patient Populations Credits: 4
- EMSP 2510 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - I Credits: 2
- EMSP 2520 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - II Credits: 2
- EMSP 2530 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - III Credits: 2
- EMSP 2540 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - IV Credits: 1
- EMSP 2550 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - V Credits: 1
- EMSP 2560 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VI Credits: 1
- EMSP 2570 - Clinical Applications for the Paramedic - VII Credits: 1
- EMSP 2710 - Field Internship for the Paramedic Credits: 2
- EMSP 2720 - Practical Applications for the Paramedic Credits: 3
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