Paramedicine (AAS)
Degree Map
Program Information
As a paramedic, you will learn to evaluate a patient’s condition and administer life-saving care. Our 11-month extensive program will enable you to start your career path in hospital or emergency medical services. Graduates from Central Arizona College’s program enjoy careers with fire departments, ambulance companies, government agencies and hospitals.
Our program utilizes state-of-the art technology for a perfect mix of classroom, simulation laboratory, clinical and field experiences. Your program will consist of over 500 classroom hours with an additional 320 hours of vehicular experience and 186 hours of hospital clinical experiences. You will attend a four (4) hour cadaver lab where you will learn from experienced faculty members.
The Central Arizona College Paramedic Program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (www.caahep.org). The program received its first accreditation in January of 2015 and completed it’s re-accreditation site visit in September of 2018. Central Arizona College maintains national accreditation by adhering to standards established by CAAHEP and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Professions (www.coaemsp.org). ‘
The Prerequisites for the Paramedic Program are:
- ·Have a current EMT (Basic) Certification in the state of Arizona
- ·At least (1) year of experience as an EMT (Basic). Please contact the Program Director/Coordinator II for acceptable experience
- ·Current CPR certification – Basic Life Support/Healthcare Provider
- ·DPS (Arizona Department of Public Safety) fingerprint clearance card or equivalent as determined by the EMS Program Director/Coordinator II
- ·Proof of Immunization to include MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella) titer or vaccine; TB Skin test within the last 6 months; Tdap (Tetanus/Diptheria/Pertussis titer or vaccine); Varicella titer or vaccine, Influenza vaccine and Hepatitis B series.
- ·24-Hour Hazardous Materials First Responder certification (FSC129 is offered at Central Arizona College if needed).
- ·Negative 12 panel drug screening
- ·Students are required to maintain health insurance during the program. Any injury or illness received during the program will be the responsibility of the student.
Contact Information
Questions about this pathway?
Amy Brooks
Director, Emergency Services
Phone: 520-494-5507
amy.brooks@centralaz.edu
Career and Transfer Resources
Transfer Center
Many students who start their college career at Central Arizona College plan to continue on for a bachelor’s degree.
If you plan to transfer, our Transfer Center has many resources to help you make the most of your time at CAC and plan for a smooth and successful transfer.
Career Center
The Career Center is where students can find up-to-date resources in career assessment, resume development, interview preparation, and internships and more.
Accreditation
The Central Arizona College Paramedic Program is nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (www.caahep.org). The program received its first accreditation in January of 2015 and completed it’s re-accreditation site visit in September of 2018. Central Arizona College maintains national accreditation by adhering to standards established by CAAHEP and the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Professions (www.coaemsp.org). ‘
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