Paramedic Associate in Applied Science
What Follows is the Program Outline
This program is not designed for students transferring to other colleges or universities. As a rule, courses with a second digit "0" are designed to transfer. Students planning to transfer should consult a Counselor to verify the transferability of courses. Prerequisites for courses are noted in the IVCC Catalog. Program Pre-Admission Information is included if applicable.
Refer to the General Education for Associate in Applied Science for options to fulfill the AAS General Education courses.
General Education Requirements
| AAS Gen Ed ENG | AAS General Education English Course | 3 | |
| AAS Gen Ed MTH or Sci | AAS General Education Math or Science Course | 3 | |
| AAS Gen Ed Soc. Sci | AAS General Education Social Science Course | 3 | |
| AAS Gen Ed | AAS General Education Course | 3 | |
| AAS Gen Ed | AAS General Education Course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
*One credit hour from
EMS 2201 may count as an
AAS General Education course if more than 45 hours in EMS coursework are completed.
Emergency Medical Technician B (EMT-B)
| EMS 2201 | Emergency Medical Technician | 9 | |
| EMS 2202 | Emergency Medical Technician Practicum | 1 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
EMS 2201 and 2202 can be taken during either the fall or spring semesters. The student must hold a current and unrestricted state EMT-Basic or EMT-Intermediate license to be able to progress to the Paramedic Program. Students who already possess a current and unrestricted license will be awarded up to 10 credit hours for prior learning (there may be a fee associated with credit for prior learning).
Fall semester
Spring semester
Summer Semester
| EMS 2240 | Paramedic III | 4.5 | |
| EMS 2241 | Paramedic Practicum III | 2 | |
| EMS 1201 | International Trauma Life Support Provider Course (ITLS) | 1 | |
| EMS 1203 | Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support | 1 | |
| EMS 2400 | Pediatric Emerg. for The Prehosp. Prov. | 1 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9.5 |
For additional information please consult a counselor at 815-224-0360 or nick_fish@ivcc.edu, 815-224-0267.
3/2024