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Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic - Certificate (Career)

Application Code 133

For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—Room HS-236—443-518-1560.

This certificate is a track within the Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic degree. Current EMT-B certification* and all required prerequisite courses must be verified for enrollment in EMSP-160, along with proof of experience as an EMT-B as outlined by Code of Maryland (COMAR) regulations.

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-101General Biology I

4
-OR
BIOL-107Fundamentals of Microbiology

4
BIOL-203Anatomy and Physiology I

4
BIOL-204Anatomy and Physiology II

4
EMSP-160Prevention and Management of Emergency Situations

6
EMSP-200Airway, Patient Assessment, and Trauma Management

9
EMSP-205Medical Emergencies I

5
EMSP-210Medical Emergencies II

9
EMSP-215Medical Emergencies III

6
EMSP-230Paramedic Internship and Evaluation

5
HEAL-105Drug Calculations

1

Total Credit Hours: 53

A grade of “C” or better is required in paramedic, mathematics, and science courses.

*For information on obtaining EMT-B certification, contact the office of Admissions and Advising or the Program Director for Emergency Medical Services.

For important information about this program, including the graduation rate and median debt of students who completed, please visit howardcc.edu/disclosures.