Paramedicine Department
The Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine degree program is designed to develop a bachelor’s prepared paramedic that is ready to meet the needs of the profession. The program has specific emphasis areas to prepare the paramedic for a career in fire service based paramedicine, paramedic education, healthcare administration, public health, criminal justice or independent study. Students who wish to pursue a graduate medical degree in order to become a physician or physician assistant can select a minor in medical science. Students are eligible for one of three tracks and then have a choice of either an emphasis or a minor in medical science or other approved minor by the department.
Traditional Student Track – This track is for students who have no previous paramedic training and are receiving initial paramedicine education and training in order to be eligible for licensure as a paramedic.
Licensed Paramedic Track – This track is for current state licensed or nationally registered paramedics who wish to continue their education at the baccalaureate level.
Military Medic Track – This pathway is for active duty, reserve and veterans of the United States armed forces that have completed an approved military medic training program and have two years documented experience working in the US military as a military medic. These medics first complete a certificate program that transition them to a civilian paramedic before completing their BSP degree in paramedicine.
Additional non-academic requirements for students participating in paramedicine courses with a clinical component, the fire academy or the police academy include obtaining and maintaining American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification, successful completion of a criminal background check, a negative drug screening (which must be passed the first time) and a physical examination indicating the ability to meet the functional job requirements for a paramedic, firefighter, or police officer. Students will also be required to show proof of appropriate immunizations.