234 The two-year applied science degree program in Emergency Care and Rescue (Paramedic) is based on a curriculum designed to provide an academic background in science, health related fields, and communication. The prerequisites provide the general requirements and foundation that prepares the student to meet the demands of the paramedic classes. Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite requirements are required prior to the paramedic application process and include: (1) a "C" or better in English ENIOIO, Math ND0960, Health Science courses or equivalent classes, and Medical Terminology; (2) an overall GPA of 2.7 or above; (3) one year experience as an EMT-Basic within the last three years or equivalent. This program may require more than two years for completion depending upon the timing it takes for an individual to obtain their work experience. Weber State contracts with authorized agencies to train their employees for paramedic certification. Emergency Care and Rescue (Paramedic) associate of applied science degree (a.a.s.} » Program Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program. See the Admission Requirements listed below. » Grade Requirements: C or better in all courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.7. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 60-63 credit hours is required for graduation - 40 of these are required within the program. Three upper division credit hours (HLTH 3400) are required within the program. Advisement Emergency Care and Rescue students must meet with the Dumke College of Health Professions 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 Emergency Care and Rescue (Paramedic) program upon completion of the following: 1. Make application to Weber State University 2. Admissions counseling by a Dumke College of Health Professions advisor 3. Satisfactory completion of the prerequisite requirements 4. Completion of the Paramedic program application form by designated date: a. Successful completion of the program EMT-B written assessment exam with a minimum score of 75% b. Payment of the $20 application fee 5. Current EMT-Basic Utah certification with verification of experience General Education Refer to pages 36-41 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 HU2110, PSY SSI010 and SOC SS/DV1020. Course Requirements for A.A.S. Degree Prerequisite and Paramedic Courses Required (54 credit hours) PAR 1000 - 1021 or equivalent must be satisfied as prerequisites for the : courses: PAR 1000 PAR 1001 PAR 1010* PAR 1011* PAR 1020* EMT Basic (2) EMT Basic Lab (4) EMT Intermediate Intro (2) EMT Intermediate Intro Lab (2) EMT Intermediate (2) PAR 1021* EMT Intermediate Lab (2) PAR 2000 Intro to Paramedic Practice (4) PAR 2010 Medical Emergencies (5) PAR 2020 Traumatic Emergencies (5) PAR 2030 Special Considerations in Paramedic Practice (4) PAR 2040 Paramedic Clinical I (4) PAR 2100 Advanced Paramedic Practice (6) PAR 2110 Paramedic Clinical II (3) PAR 2120 Paramedic Internship (9) Biomedical core courses required (or acceptable equivalent) Must be taken in sequence HTHS LSI 110 Health Sciences (Biomedical Core) (4) HTHS 1111 Health Sciences (lab) (4) Acceptable Equivalent to Biomedical core courses ZOOL 2100 Human Anatomy (4) ZOOL 2200 Human Physiology (4) HTHS 1101 Medical Terminology (2) Support Courses Required (15 credit hours) COMM HU2110 Intro to Interpersonal Communication (3) HLTH 3400 Substance Abuse Prevention (3) HTHS 2230 Intro Pathophysiology (3) PSY SSI010 Intro Psychology (3) SOC SS/DV1020 Social Problems (3) *One year experience as an EMT-Basic is required within the last three years or PAR 1005-1006 or PAR 1010-1021. Please see EMS Experience Requirement below or call the program for additional details on this requirement. EMERGENCY CARE AND RESCUE INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATE Applications for an institutional certificate in EMT-Paramedic are open to all students prepared with the following prerequisites. The Institutional Certificate in EMT-Paramedic requires a minimum of 40 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. Admission Requirements Refer to the Admission Requirements in the previous column. Prerequisite and Paramedic Courses Required for the Institutional Certificate in EMT-Paramedic EMT-Basic Certification Current Utah EMT-Basic Certification or PAR 1000 EMT Basic (2) & PAR 1001 EMT Basic Lab (4) EMS Experience Requirement One year working experience as EMT (working with paramedics) within the last three years or equivalent or PAR 1005 EMT Basic Field Experience I (3) & PAR 1006 EMT Basic Field Experience II (3) or PAR 1010 EMT Intermediate Intro (2) & PAR 1011 EMT Intermediate Intro Lab (2) & PAR 1020 EMT Intermediate (2) & PAR 1021 EMT Intermediate Lab (2) Prerequisite Courses (Grade ofC with a 2.7 GPA required.) HTHS 1101* Medical Terminology (2) HTHS 1110/1111* Biomedical Core Lecture/Lab (8) or ZOOL 2100/2200 Human Anatomy/Physiology (8) ENGL EN1010* Introduction to Writing (3) MATH ND0960 First Course in Algebra (3) or equivalent Weber State University 20 06-200 7 Catalog