Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Program Synopsis Paramedicine, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Program Location: Superstition Mountain Campus
Course Objective:
Description: The Paramedicine Certificate prepares students to work as paramedics with the knowledge and skills required for emergency care, stabilization, and immobilization of victims of illness and injury.
Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):
Tuition (In-State) 64.5 x $75 = $4,837.50
Tuition (Out of State) 64.5 x $150 = $9,675.00
Pre-Degree Requirements: (Before applying to the program, students need to have completed the following)
* FSC129 Hazardous Materials Awareness/Operations
* EMS125 Emergency Medical Technician (Arizona Department of Health Services EMT Certified for 1 year).
* Current American Heart Association CPR/BLS certification or Program Director Approval
Competencies to be achieved:
* Describe and analyze the roles and responsibilities of the advanced emergency medical technician (paramedic). (Analysis Level)
* Describe and evaluate the actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, side effects and dosages of the drugs included in the current Arizona Department of Health Services approved paramedic drug box. (Evaluation Level)
* Administer parenteral medications based on an analysis of patient needs and patient's current prescribed and OTC medications. (Analysis Level)
*Identify, treat, and record infiltration and discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines. Demonstrate competency of discontinuing intravenous (IV) lines. (Application Level)
* Obtain and record blood samples on any patient requiring the procedure. Demonstrate competency of this procedure. (Application Level)
* Describe the paramedic's role in a patient care situation as defined by the US Department of Transportation and conduct self- and peer-critiques. (Evaluation Level)
* Describe, analyze, and discuss the components of the Well-Being of a Paramedic as defined by the US Department of Transportation. (Analysis Level)
* Describe, evaluate, and discuss the objectives listed under injury prevention for the patient and the caregiver. (Evaluation Level)
* Describe and analyze the components of medico-legal issues involving the paramedic and the Standard of Care. (Analysis Level)
* Define, evaluate, and describe ethics related to patient care. (Evaluation Level)
* Describe, evaluate, and discuss the importance of human systems to include anatomy and physiology as it relates to paramedicine. (Evaluation Level)
* Describe, evaluate, and discuss the general principles of pathophysiology. (Evaluation Level)
* Outline, evaluate, and discuss the objectives in therapeutic communications with patients. (Evaluation Level)
* Based on the mechanics of respiration and the elements of airway management and ventilation, successfully intubate, and demonstrate competency on all classes of humans, and perform successful ventilation, both advanced and basic forms. (Synthesis Level)
* Define, analyze, treat, and evaluate treatment of all types of respiratory compromise based on effective treatment modalities authorized by DHS and National Registry of EMTs-Basic and Paramedic. (Evaluation Level)
Additional fees:
Lab fees $640.00
Liability Insurance fee $60
NREMT Application and exam fee: $98.00
Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):
Required Text and Learning Technology Costs (1,200 estimated)
* American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons., Mejia, A. Aehlert, B. & Elling, B., (2023). Nancy Caroline's emergency care in the streets. Ninth edition. Burlington, MA, Jones & Bartlett Learning. $700 (estimated)
* Advanced Cardiovascular Care, Provider Manual, American Heart Association, (latest edition) $45.50
* Pediatric Advance Life Support, Provider Manual, American Heart Association, (latest edition) $54.00
* Basic Life Support Provider Manual, American Heart Association, (latest edition) $20.00
* Prehospital Trauma Life Support, NAEMT, (latest edition) $99.00 (estimated)
* Platinum (Clinical tracking program $99.00
* Complio/American Data Bank $94.00
* My Clinical Exchange (mCE) $79.00
* ECG Made Easy (6th Edition) – Free / Online
* AEMS Redbook – Free / Online
Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): None.
WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:
Name: Veronica Duran
Email: veronica.duran@centralaz.edu
Phone number: 520-494-5111
Direct Website link to the program:
https://centralaz.edu/resources/AOI/ParamedAASmap.pdf
Additional information:
Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:
Check with department.
Other requirements needed: Check with department.
Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):
https://centralaz.edu/admissions/paying-for-college/refunds/
Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)
Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)
Yes or No: Yes.
Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: Arizona Department of Health Services
Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)
Yes or No: Yes
Career Pathway: Some courses completed may apply towards a bachelor’s degree.
Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)
Yes or No (Explain): Yes. HLC accredited courses are recognized by other educational institutions.
Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)
Yes or No: Yes.
Accrediting Agency and link to website Higher Learning Commission; https://hlcommission.org/ . https://www.azdhs.gov
Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential during WIOA program participation or within one year after exit from WIOA. Not Tracked at this time.
Not tracked.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
64
Hours
65
Entrance Requirements
Course(s)
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
No
Training Location(s)
Superstition Mountain Campus
Local WIB
2003 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pinal
Type of Attainment:
A.A.S Degree; EMT Certification; CPR Certification
Name of Credential
Paramedicine A.A.S.
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Pell Grant; Scholarship
Refund Policy
See synopsis
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of NCA
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$2,200.00
In-State Tuition
$4,500.00 Does not include prerequisites.
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$9,000.00 Does not include prerequisites.
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,700.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$11,200.00
