ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE
IN
PARAMEDIC SCIENCE

The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-Paramedic) is a specialist in the pre-hospital care of the sick and injured. This person bridges the gap between the emergency room physician and the critical patient in the out-of-hospital setting. Paramedics provide emergency medical treatment and stabilization, rescue of persons entrapped in life-threatening situations, transportation of critical patients to specialized treatment facilities, support and assistance to fire and law enforcement agencies, and public education and safety training to target populations.

Employment Opportunities

Hospitals
Emergency medical service providers
Private corporations
Governmental agencies
Aeromedical flight services

Program Description

The student completing an Associate in Applied Science Paramedic degree will have a much greater depth and breadth of knowledge than paramedics simply completing a certification program. These individuals will have a distinct advantage by graduating with courses in Critical Care Transportation, Rescue Extrication, and other areas not normally covered in the paramedic certification curriculum. These graduates will be better prepared to enter the workforce and progress to competitive job markets and management positions.

The EMT-Paramedic Associate Degree program is an intense program designed for individuals involved in both career and volunteer aspects of the EMS realm. The program consists of classroom lecture, practical labs, and approximately 400 hours of clinical internships, as well as core courses and EMS courses specifically designed for EMS professionals. By West Virginia state law, students must successfully pass the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic Examination process before being certified to work as an EMT-Paramedic. Students may be eligible to take this exam after the completion of the core classes for the Paramedic Certificate Program.

For more information contact:

Edward Bays, B.S., EMT-P.
Coordinator Paramedic Science Program
Cabell Hall, Room 207
Telephone: (304) 696-4870 or 800-642-3437
E-mail: bays@marshall.edu