Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic

Mr. Lewis, Mr. Hart , Advisors

(1 + 1 Program in cooperation with the
      University of Mississippi Medical Center)

The Emergency Medical Technology program is designed for students who are planning to complete the professional, technical, and clinical component of the paramedic program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.  Entrance into the Emergency Medical Technology Basic program requires a high school diploma or equivalency, passing of a physical examination, and the applicant must have an ACT with a minimum score of 16 on file with the registrar.  If accepted, all applicants must participate in drug and alcohol testing and a criminal history background check.   Entrance into the Emergency Medical Paramedic program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center requires the completion and passing of EMT 1116 EMT-Basic and the National Registry EMT-Basic (NREMT), BIO 2513 Anatomy and Physiology I prior to enrolling.  An Associate in Applied Science degree will be awarded to individuals who complete all course work at Copiah-Lincoln Community College and University Medical Center.

Courses through Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Freshman Year
1st Semester Sem. Hrs.   2nd Semester Sem. Hrs.
EMT 1116  EMT-Basic 6   SPT 1113  Oral Communications 3
ENG  1113  English Composition I 3   CSC 1113  Intro. to Comp. Concepts or 3
MAT 1313  College Algebra 3   CSC 1123  Microcomputer Applications  
BIO 2513  Anatomy & Physiology I 3      
BIO 2511 Anatomy & Physiology I Lab 1   Approved Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 3
      Approved Social/Behavioral Science Elective 3
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Courses through the University of Mississippi Medical Center

 

  

 
Fall Semester Sem. Hrs.      
PEM-201  Human Systems & Disease Processes 3      
PEM 202 Human Systems & Disease Pro. Lab 1      
HS 308 Introduction to Prehospital Medicine 2      
PEM 203 Pharmacology I 3      
PEM 204 Cardiology 3      
PEM 205 Laboratory I 3      
PEM 206 Clinical I--AED    2          
  17      
         
         
Spring Semester Sem. Hrs.      
PEM 207  Trauma and Trauma Systems 2      
PEM 208 Pulmonology 2      
PEM 209 Medical Emergencies I 3      
PEM 210 Neonatal/Pediatrics/OB 3      
PEM 211 Laboratory II 4      
PEM 212  Clinical II--(CCU/MICU/SICU
PED/L&D)		 2      
PEM 213 Field Internship   2         
  18      
         
Fall Semester Sem.Hrs.      
PEM 207 Trauma and Trauma Systems 2      
PEM 208 Pulmonology 2      
PEM 209 Medical Emergencies I 3      
PEM 210 Neonatal/
Pediatrics/OB		 3      
PEM 211 Laboratory II 4      
PEM 212 Clinical II (CCU/MICU/SICU/
PED/L&D)		 2      
PEM 213 Field Internship     2          
  18      
Summer Semester Sem. Hrs.      
PEM 301 Geriatrics/Special Considerations 2      
PEM 302 Medical Emergencies 3      
PEM 303 EMS Administration 1      
PEM 304 Field Internship II 4      
PEM 305 Clinical III (Psych)     1         
  11      
         
         
Completion Award:  Associate in Applied Science Degree