Paramedic Certificate of Proficiency
Paramedic Certificate Requirements
58 Credits
Certification
Upon successful completion, students are eligible to apply for testing and certification as a Paramedic through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
Professional Licensure/Certification (PLC) Requirements
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Certificate Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing (EN) | 3-4 |
| or ENGL 1010D | Introduction to Writing (EN) | |
| Program Prerequisites | ||
| Students must submit proof of current State of Utah Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification (preferred) prior to the Paramedic program application deadline. | ||
| Complete one of the following: | ||
| MATH 1010 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| or higher | ||
| or Math Placement score 23 or higher | 0 | |
| Complete the following: | ||
| BIOL 2320 & BIOL 2325 | Human Anatomy and Human Anatomy Lab | 5 |
| BIOL 2420 & BIOL 2425 | Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | 4 |
| Discipline Core Requirements | ||
| Admission to the Paramedic program required. | ||
| EMS 2201 | 3 | |
| EMS 2301 | 3 | |
| EMS 2401 | 3 | |
| EMS 2420 | Paramedic Clinical I | 1 |
| EMS 2450 | Paramedic Field I | 3 |
| EMS 2501 | 3 | |
| EMS 2601 | 3 | |
| EMS 2701 | 3 | |
| EMS 2720 | Paramedic Clinical II | 2 |
| EMS 2750 | Paramedic Field II | 3 |
| EMS 2801 | National Registry Preparation and Testing | 3 |
| EMS 2820 | Paramedic Clinical III | 4 |
| EMS 2850 | Paramedic Field III | 3 |
| EMS 2950 | Paramedic Capstone | 3 |
| Total Hours | 56-57 | |
Completion Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 58 college-level credits (1000 and above).
- Grade C (or higher) in each General Education, Program Prerequisite and Discipline Core Requirement course.
- Cumulative GPA 2.0 or higher.