Note: The Emergency Medical Services Program requires a criminal background check with
the approved vendor, proof of vaccinations/titers (Hep B, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Seasonal
Flu), and annual tuberculosis screening. COVID-19 vaccination is not required but
recommended for all healthcare students. More information will be discussed with the
Program Coordinator at the required time for completion.
Emergency Medical Technician
(6-7 total credit hours)
Pre- or Co-Requisite Courses
Courses
Credits
Grade
Offered
CPR 100 CPR for Healthcare Professions
1
Varies
Courses
Courses
Credits
Grade
Offered
EMS 105 Emergency Medical Technician
6
Fall/Spring
Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic
(45 total credit hours)
Admission Requirements
Students are required to hold current unrestricted certification as an EMT in KY or
with the National Registry EMT to be eligible for paramedic program admission. A background
check is required and KY/National certification.
Pre-Requisites
Courses
Credits
Grade
Offered
AHS 115 Medical Terminology
3
All
BIO 135 Basic Anatomy and Physiology with lab (or BIO 137 and BIO 139)
4
All
Fall Cohort Recommended Fall Semester
Courses
Credits
Grade
EMS 201 Principles of Paramedicine I
6
EMS 203 Practicum I (Clinical)
1
EMS 204 Principles Lab I
2
EMS 205 Principles of Paramedicine III
6
Fall Cohort Recommended Spring Semester
Courses
Credits
Grade
EMS 202 Principles of Paramedicine II
5
EMS 206 Practicum II (Clinical)
3
EMS 2081 Principles of Paramedicine IV (Part 1)
4
EMS 209 Principles Lab III
2
Fall Cohort Recommended Summer Semester
Courses
Credits
Grade
EMS 207 Principles Lab II
1
EMS 2082 Principles of Paramedicine IV (Part 2)
2
EMS 212 Practicum III (Field)
4
EMS 213 Principles of Paramedicine V (Exam Prep)
2
Spring Cohort Recommended Spring Semester
Courses
Credits
Grade
EMS 201 Principles of Paramedicine I
6
EMS 203 Practicum I (Clinical)
1
EMS 204 Principles Lab I
2
EMS 205 Principles of Paramedicine III
6
Spring Cohort Recommended Summer Semester
Courses
Credits
Grade
EMS 202 Principles of Paramedicine II
5
EMS 206 Practicum II (Clinical)
3
EMS 207 Principles Lab II
1
Spring Cohort Recommended Fall Semester
Courses
Credits
Grade
EMS 208 Principles of Paramedicine IV
6
EMS 209 Principles Lab III
2
EMS 212 Practicum III (Field)
4
EMS 213 Principles of Paramedicine V (Exam Prep)
2
Notes
Background check is required. Any issues resulting from the background check may prevent
required clinical assignments. If that occurs, you will not be able to complete the
course successfully.
Progression in the program is contingent upon achievement of a grade C or greater
in each course and maintenance of a 2.0 cumulative GPA or above (on a 4.0 scale).
At least 25 percent of the approved curriculum for any certificate, diploma or degree
must be completed at the student’s home college.
