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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE, AAS

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Associate's degree

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends

Instructional Program (CIP)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic). 510904

Description

The Emergency Medical Science - Paramedic program consists of four courses, including a clinical rotation in a hospital setting and a field internship with an ambulance service. Students learn emergency procedures such as cardiac monitoring and defibrillation and the administration of medications and IV fluids. Successful completion of this program and subsequent credential exams will enable graduates to work as skilled paramedics and to provide sophisticated, advanced pre-hospital life support. The total program hours necessary to complete the associate of applied science degree include 15 credit hours of general education requirements.


JCCC’s Paramedic program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP).


This is a selective admission program with limited enrollment. Applicants must be an EMT or eligible for their license and complete the required general education coursework prior to acceptance into the program. Students in the program take classes in the spring, summer, and fall with program completion in December.  Students successfully completing this program with a "C" or higher in required EMS coursework will be allowed to sit for the credential examinations administered by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services.

Details

Hours

64

Entrance Requirements

Combination of Education and Course(s)

School

Johnson County Community College

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

yES

Training Location(s)

12345 College Blvd.

Local WIB

3 - Workforce Investment Area III

Name of Credential

AAS

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Title IV

Refund Policy

See tuition refund policy.

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - HLC

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$1,000.00 Contact department for further information.

In-State/District Tuition

$97.00 per credit hour

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$228.00 per credit hour

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$550.00 Contact department for further information.

Total In-State Program Cost

$1,647.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$1,778.00

Demand Occupation(s)

29-2042.00Emergency Medical Technicians
$28.37 per hour

Provider Status

Approved

Address

12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, Kansas 66210

Phone Number

(913) 469-3868

Fax Number

(913) 469-2558

Web Address

http://catalog.jccc.edu/degreecertificates/emergencymedicalscience/emergency-med-science-aas/

Last Updated

Mar 31, 2023

Created

Apr 02, 2019

Renewal

Apr 09, 2020

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