Paramedic Studies (AAS Degree)

What will I learn?

The outcomes identified below define the knowledge and skill sets that graduates will possess at the end of their program of study.

• Fully meet the requirements to gain state approved certification as outlined by the current National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Standards Exam. 
• Fully meet the requirements to gain the CPR - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification. 
• Fully meet the requirements to gain the Emergency Medical Care Technician - Paramedic for the Arizona Department of Health Services.
• Develop effective written communication skills consistent with Emergency Medical Services and related professional environments. 
• Develop the ability to retrieve, evaluate, and use information appropriately by using library resources, information technology, analytical tools, and the scientific method to predict and control fire problems and advance knowledge of emergency medical services. 
• Use knowledge of other cultures, politics, ethics, and human rights to positively impact the community, work place, and the physical environment around us.