Associate in Applied Science - Paramedic Science

The AAS in Paramedic Science at Dickinson State University prepares students for professional practice as certified paramedics, equipping them with advanced knowledge and hands-on skills to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care. The program combines classroom instruction in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and patient assessment with extensive clinical and field experiences in collaboration with local EMS agencies.

Degree Requirements

CHEM 115Introductory Chemistry

3

CHEM 115LIntroductory Chemistry Lab

1

COMM 110Fundamentals Of Public Speaking

3

ENGL 110College Composition I

3

MATH 103College Algebra

3

PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:16

Program Requirements

EMS 101Emergency Medical Technician

4

EMS 101LEmergency Medical Technician Lab

2

EMS 115Anatomy and Physiology for EMS

3

EMS 201EMS Operations

2

EMS 202Pharmacology in Paramedicine

2

EMS 203Patient Assessment

1

EMS 204Airway Management

1

EMS 205Trauma Emergencies

3

EMS 251LParamedic Lab 1

3

EMS 271Paramedic Clinical 1

2

EMS 206Medical Emergencies

3

EMS 207Cardiovascular Emergencies

2

EMS 208Respiratory Emergencies

2

EMS 209Special Populations

1

EMS 210Pediatric Emergencies

1

EMS 252LParamedic Lab 2

4

EMS 272Paramedic Clinical 2

4

EMS 373Paramedic Clinical 3

8

FIRE 103Principles of Emergency Services

2

Total Credit Hours:50

Total Credit Hours:66