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 certification* and all required prerequisite courses must be verified for enrollment in EMSP 160, along with proof of current credential as an EMT as outlined by Code of Maryland (COMAR) regulations.
Suggested Winter Term
Suggested Semester 1
Suggested Summer Term
Suggested Semester 2
EMSP 160 | Prevention and Management of Emergency Situations | 6 |
EMSP 200 | Airway, Patient Assessment, and Trauma Management | 9 |
Suggested Semester 3
Suggested Summer Term
Suggested Semester 4
EMSP 230 | Paramedic Internship and Evaluation | 5 |
Total Credit Hours: 53
A grade of “C” or better is required in paramedic, mathematics, and science courses.
*For information on obtaining EMT 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 www.howardcc.edu/disclosure-emergency-medical-technician-paramedic.