232 Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Paramedic Studies (AAS) Program Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program via application process. See the Admission Requirements listed below. Grade Requirements: "C" or better in all prerequisite courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.7 All courses with the PAR prefix must be passed with a "B-" or better in order for a student to progress through the paramedic program sequence and be awarded an institutional certificate and/or the AAS degree. Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 60-63 credit hours is required for graduation; 36 of these are required within the program. Three upper division credit hours (HLTH 3400) are required within the program. Advisement Paramedic Studies students must meet with the Dumke College of Health Professions academic advisor prior to application. Call 801-626-6136 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Students are eligible to apply for admission to the Paramedic Studies program upon completion of the following: 1. Making application to Weber State University 2. Obtaining admissions counseling by a Dumke College of Health Professions advisor 3. Satisfacto ry co mpletio n of the prere quisite requirements 4. Co mpletion o f the Paramedic program applicatio n form by designated date: a. Successful completion of the program EMT-B written assessment exam with a minimum score of 75% on no more than two attempts b. Payment of the $25 application fee c. Entrance testing and application must be completed by May 15th for confirmed fall acceptance. Applications received between May 15 and August 15 will be approved on a "space available basis." 5. Current Utah or appropriate state EMT certification General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Associate of Applied Science Degree requirements. The following courses required for this program will also fulfill general education requirements: Biomedical core courses (see below), COMM 2110, PSY 1010 and SOC 1020. MATH 1010 and ENGL 2010 are required. Major Course Requirements for AAS Degree Paramedic Courses Required All courses with the PAR prefix must be passed with a "B-"or better in order for a student to progress through the paramedic program sequence and be awarded an institutional certificate and/or AAS degree. • PAR 1000 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic (2) • PAR 1001 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Lab (4) • PAR 2000 - Introduction to Paramedic Practice (4) • PAR 2010 - Medical Emergencies (6) • PAR 2020 - Traumatic Emergencies (3) • PAR 2030 - Special Considerations in Paramedic Practice (3) • PAR 2040 - Paramedic Clinical Lab I (4) • PAR 2100 - Advanced Paramedic Practice (4) • PAR 2110 - Paramedic Clinical II (3) • PAR 2120 - Paramedic Internship (9) Students participating in the distance education "Skills Camps" will also complete the following electives: • PAR 1011 - Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Introduction Lab (2) • PAR 1021 - Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate Lab (2) • PAR 1031 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (l) Biomedical core courses required (or acceptable equivalent) • HTHS 1101 - Medical Terminology (2) Must be taken in sequence • HTHS 1110 LS - Biomedical Core (4) • HTHS 1111 - Biomedical Core (continued) (4) Acceptable Equivalent to completing the anatomy and physiology requirement • ZOOL 2100 - Human Anatomy (4) • ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology (4) Support Courses Required (15 credit hours) • COMM 2110 HU - Interpersonal & Small Group Communication (3) • HLTH 3400 - Substance Abuse Prevention (3) • HTHS 2230 - Introductory Pathophysiology (3) • PSY 1010 SS - Introductory Psychology (3) • SOC 1020 SS/DV - Social Problems (3) EMT-Paramedic Institutional Certificate Program Prerequisite: Applications for an institutional certificate in EMT-Paramedic are open to all students prepared with the following prerequisites. See the Admission Requirements listed in the Paramedic Studies (AAS) program. Grade Requirements: "C" or better in all prerequisite courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.7. All courses with the PAR prefix must be passed with a "B-" or better in order for a student to progress through the paramedic program sequence and be awarded an institutional certificate and/or the AAS degree. Credit Hour Requirements: The Institutional Certificate in EMT-Paramedic requires a minimum of 36 core paramedic credits for completion. Dependent upon what method a student completes the required prerequisites, up to an additional 30 credit hours may be required. Weber State University 2012-2013 Catalog