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