Associate in Applied Science in Paramedicine

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Full-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

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Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PME191	Introduction to Pharmacology for EMS Professionals		Critical course Gateway course Or permission of Program Director		0–3
EMT101	Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers				0.5
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).		FYC or FYC	3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts & Design			HU	3
MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122 or MAT126	Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra with Review	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of C or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement. or Prerequisites: A grade of B or better in each of the following courses: (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), OR a grade of B or better in MAT09+, OR an appropriate district placement. or No requisites	Critical course MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152 recommended for students who intend to transfer		3–6

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PME190	Introduction to ECG Rhythm Analysis and Interpretation for EMS Professionals		Critical course Or permission of Program Director		0–3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.		FYC or FYC	3
SB	Social & Behavioral Sciences			SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	COM225 recommended for students who intend to transfer to satisfy the AGEC-A literacy requirement COM110 or COM230 recommended for students who do not intend to transfer	SB or SB or L or SB	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor).	OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment	L	0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
PME201	Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.			1
PME240	Pharmacology in Paramedicine	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.			3
PME245	Airway and Ventilatory Management in Paramedicine	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.			3
PME250	Comprehensive Patient Assessment in Paramedicine	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.			1
PME251	Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine I	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.			4
BIO160	Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology		Critical course	SQ	4

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
PME202	Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	1
PME203	Pediatric Emergencies for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) Initial Provider in Paramedicine	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	1
PME204	Neonatal Resuscitation Provider (NRP) in Paramedicine	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	0.5
PME205	Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	1
PME252	Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine II	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	4
PME253	Medical Emergencies in Paramedicine III	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	4
PME270	Immersive Total Patient Management Experience (ITPME)	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	2
PME280	Preparation for Paramedicine Practicum	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	1
PME281 or (PME281AA and PME281AB)	Paramedicine Clinical Practicum: Comprehensive or (Paramedicine Clinical Practicum: Phase I and Paramedicine Clinical Practicum: Phase II)	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program. or Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program. and Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	2

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
PME206	International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider/Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	1
PME254	Technical Operations in Paramedicine	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	2.5
PME260	Trauma Patient Management in Paramedicine	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	2
PME288	Paramedicine Comprehensive Field Internship Practicum	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	5
PME289	Preparation for Paramedic National Credentialing	Prerequisites: Admission into the Paramedic Education Program.	2

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

FYC = First Year Composition
HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry

SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

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Course Sequence by Term

Full-time Sequence

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Term 4

Term 5

Course Area Key