EMT Degree Requirements
Suggested Course Sequence
The schedule* below is a sample for an incoming freshman. You must see a faculty member after acceptance into the program for academic advising to develop an individualized plan.
*Schedules are subject to change.
Summer Semester
| Number |
Course Title |
Credit |
| AHNR 1102 |
Medical Terminology |
2 |
| BIOL 1110 |
Introduction to Biology |
3 |
| EMTP 1020 |
CPR |
1 |
| PSYC 1101 |
Psychology |
3 |
| EMTP 2999 |
A & P for EMS |
3 |
| ENGL 1101 |
Dis/Comp |
5 |
| Total |
17 |
Fall Semester
| Number |
Course Title |
Credit |
| ENGL 1105 |
Composition Research |
2 |
| SOCI 1101 |
Intro to SOC |
3 |
| BUAI 1101 |
Computer Applications |
3 |
| PSYC 3131 |
Death & Dying |
3 |
| EMTP 1120 |
EMS Systems |
2 |
| EMTP 1130 |
Major Incident Response |
1 |
| Total |
14 |
Spring Semester
| Number |
Course Title |
Credit |
| COMM 1101 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
| EMTP 2600 |
Field Studies |
2 |
| EMTP 2700 |
EMS Management |
1 |
| xxxx |
Electives |
4 |
| xxxx |
Tech. Elective |
2 |
| Total |
12 |
Fall Semester
| Number |
Course Title |
Credit |
| EMTP 2100 |
Paramedic Skills I |
5 |
| EMTP 2101 |
Paramedic Skills I Lab |
2 |
| EMTP 2102 |
Paramedic Skills I clinical |
2 |
| EMTP 2200 |
Paramedic Skills II |
4 |
| Total |
13 |
Spring Semester
| Number |
Course Title |
Credit |
| EMTP 2300 |
Paramedic Skills III |
5 |
| EMTP 2301 |
Paramedic Skills III lab |
2 |
| EMTP 2302 |
Paramedic Skills III clinical |
2 |
| EMTP 2999 |
Special Topics |
3 |
| xxxxx |
Tech. Elective |
2 |
| Total |
14 |
Summer Semester
| Number |
Course Title |
Credit |
| EMTP 2400 |
Paramedic Skills IV |
5 |
| EMTP 2401 |
Paramedic Skills IV - Lab |
2 |
| EMTP 2402 |
Paramedic Skills IV - Clinical |
2 |
| EMTP 2500 |
Advanced Emergency Procedures |
3 |
| Total |
12 |
Approved Electives
| Number |
Course Title |
Credit |
| BUHE 3120 |
Health Care Personnel Management |
3 |
| BUMG 2100 |
Management Concepts |
4 |
| BUMG 2350 |
Personnel Management |
3 |
| BIOL 3750 |
Microbiology |
4 |
| ENGL 2200 |
Intro to Literature |
3 |
| MATH 1100 |
Mathematics Core Course |
3 |
| PSYC 1130 |
Life Span Develp. for Health Science |
3 |
| PSYC 3160 |
Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
| SOSC 1110 |
Foundations of Social Science |
3 |
Technical Electives
| Number |
Course Title |
Credit |
| EMTP 2600 |
EMS Field Studies |
2 |
| EMTP 2700 |
EMS Management |
2 |
Total
| Total of Hours |
Hours |
| Total EMS Core Hours |
35 |
| Total Degree Hours |
66-67 |
Get Started
Do you think that you might be interested in this degree? Schedule an appointment with an advisior to get started or just talk over your options. Working with your advisor can help you to meet your academic goals in the shortest time possible.
To start, contact Paul Foit (A.J.), program leader, at (740) 351-3238 or lsteele@shawnee.edu
Career Opportunities
Positions for emergency medical technicians are available in private ambulance companies, hospitals, industry, fire departments, 911 dispatch offices, and the armed forces. Law enforcement agencies, park services, ski patrols, and other groups train their personnel to become EMT-Bs or paramedics as part of their duties.
Applying to the Program
Please review this Functional Job Analysis (PDF) before applying to the Paramedic Program
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