MCC Campus(es):
MCC-Penn Valley, Health Science Institute
Program Coordinator, EMS Education:
Lisa McGuire, 816.604.4810
Application deadline for certificate: Nov. 1 to begin the program in January, and June 1 to begin the program in August
IMPORTANT: Certificate and degree requirements may change! Please consult an academic advisor before enrolling.
Paramedic Certificate
| Program Prerequisites | ||
|---|---|---|
| COLL 100 HLSC 100 |
First Year Seminar or Introduction to Health Professions |
1-2 |
| EMS 150 |
Emergency Medical Technician | 8 |
| Specific Program Requirements | ||
| HLSC 108 BIOL 109 BIOL 110 BIOL 210 |
Anatomy and Physiology Health Professions or Anatomy and Physiology or Human Anatomy and Human Physiology |
4-10 |
| EMS 154 | Foundations | 1 |
| EMS 159 | Advanced Patient Assessment | 2 |
| EMS 168 | Paramedic Laboratory I | 3 |
| EMS 176 | Airway and Respiratory Management | 1 |
| EMS 192 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| EMS 201 | Clinical Research and Documentation | 1 |
| EMS 212 | Cardiology | 3 |
| EMS 214 | Paramedic Skills Laboratory II | 3 |
| EMS 216 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | 1 |
| EMS 218 | Medical Emergencies | 3 |
| EMS 224 | Trauma Management | 1 |
| EMS 230 | Special Patient Populations | 1 |
| EMS 236 | Paramedic Laboratory III | 3 |
| EMS 254 | Paramedic Clinical | 6 |
| EMS 258 | Paramedic Field Internship | 10 |
| EMS 280 | Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) | 1 |
| EMS 284 | Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) | 1 |
| EMS 286 | Pediatric Emergency Care | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours Required | 58-65 | |