Paramedic/EMT A.A.S
Associate in Applied Science Degree
(Application Curriculum Code – 5299)
The paramedic is a rapidly expanding medical role that is gaining in popularity, diversity, and demand. As the most highly trained EMS provider in the pre-hospital setting, the paramedics respond to medical and traumatic emergencies, rapidly, continuously and systematically assessing patients, providing appropriate care necessary to sustain life. Training includes advanced skills in patient assessment, intubation, cardiac monitoring, defibrillation, IV therapy, medication administration, and much more.
The employment opportunities for paramedics vary by region; the national average starting salary in 2006 was $35,000-$50,000 according to J.E.M.S. Salary Survey.
The Paramedic Program is a joint venture between Bassett Healthcare and SUNY Cobleskill. Nationally recognized faculty help students learn the “right stuff” to become competent entry-level paramedic.
This program starts with a strong foundation in basic biology, along with a broad liberal arts education. Students take a two-course sequence in human anatomy & physiology as well as general biology, before taking a four-course sequence in the second year that focuses exclusively paramedicine, students must possess a valid EMT license.
By choosing the proper elective courses, students can elect to transfer easily into many four-year college programs.
Required Core Courses
Code |
Name |
Credits |
BIOL 111 |
Biology I |
4 |
BIOL 158 |
Human Anatomy & Phys I |
3 |
BIOL 159 |
Human Anatomy & Phys II |
3 |
EMSC 201 |
Paramedic I |
12 |
EMSC 202 |
Paramedic II |
6 |
EMSC 203 |
Paramedic III |
12 |
EMSC 204 |
Paramedic IV |
6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
ENGL 101 – 3 credits; 3 credits of Mathematics (not including MATH101); PSYC 111 – 3 credits; 1 credit of Physical Education (PHED);additional Liberal Arts and Science courses totaling 9 credits, to be selected from remaining categories of Trustees' General Education Core Requirements.
General Electives
1 credit, preferably BIOL 114, Medical Terminology.
Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester (FALL)
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
BIOL 114 |
Medical Terminology |
1 |
BIOL 158 |
Human Anatomy & Phys I |
3 |
ENGL 101 |
Composition I |
3 |
PSYC 111 |
General Psychology |
3 |
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Liberal Arts & Science courses from Trustees’ General Education Core Requirement |
6 |
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Second Semester (SPRING)
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
BIOL 111 |
Biology I |
4 |
BIOL 159 |
Human Anatomy & Phys II |
3 |
|
Liberal Arts & Science courses from Trustees’ General Education Core Requirement |
3 |
|
Physical Education |
1 |
MATH 111 |
Mathematics |
3 |
Third Semester (FALL)
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
EMSC 201 |
Paramedic I |
12 |
EMSC 202 |
Paramedic II |
6 |
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Fourth Semester (SPRING)
| Code |
Name |
Credits |
EMSC 203 |
Paramedic III |
12 |
EMSC 204 |
Paramedic IV |
6 |
