Arkansas State University-Beebe

Associate of Applied Science Degrees

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The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students who desire a program of study leading to job preparation for entry into the work force. Generally, Associate of Applied Science degrees do not transfer into four-year programs, but some of the courses may transfer.

PARAMEDICS

ASU-Searcy Campus

See the Advanced Technology and Allied Health Division or page 64 of the 2007-08 catalog.

Contact:

Janie Kennedy

Department Head
Campus: ASU-Searcy
Phone: (501) 207-4042
E-mail: jkennedy@searcy.asub.edu

The EMT/Paramedic program curriculum is designed to meet the educational and training needs of those individuals who strive to meet the goal of obtaining national certification at the EMT and Paramedic levels.

Requirements (67 hours)

General Education Core (27 hours):

ENG 1003 Freshman English I
ENG 1013 Freshman English II
BIOL 1004 Biological Science
ZOOL 1014 Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology
MATH 1003 Intermediate Algebra (or higher)
CIS 1503 Microcomputer Applications I

PHSC 1204 Physical Science
OR
CHEM 1014 General Chemistry I

PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology
OR
SOC 2213 Principles of Sociology

Major Requirements (40 hours):

(These courses must be taken at ASU-Searcy)

EMS 1102 Preparatory
EMS 1103 Anatomy and Physiology
EMS 1104 Pre-Hospital Environment
EMS 1204 Pharmacology
EMS 1301 Field Internship I
EMS 1303 Clinical Rotation I
EMS 2103 Trauma
EMS 2104 Medical Emergencies I
EMS 2203 Medical Emergencies II
EMS 2204 Cardiac Emergencies
EMS 2303 Clinical Rotation II
EMS 2402 OB/GYN/Neonatal
EMS 2404 Field Internship II

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