Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic - AS
A.S. Degree Major Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 39.5 - 40.0 credits
The EMS-Paramedic Program trains students to provide immediate care to the critically ill and injured. Paramedics determine the nature and extend of illness or injury, provide advanced life support, communicate with emergency medical services personnel and transports patients to the hospital. The Paramedic Program is a highly interactive, fast paced, hands-on experience, requiring student participation. This program meets or exceeds all state and national guidelines for paramedic training. Students who successfully complete the requirements for this program will be prepared for the Paramedic National Registry examination. Students will understand the roles and responsibilities of an EMT-II and/or Paramedic within an Emergency Medical Services system. They will also be able to apply the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology and pharmacology to assessment and management of emergency patients, properly administer medications, and communicate effectively with patients in a prehospital setting. The curriculum may also academically prepare the student to transfer to a four-year university to complete a Baccalaureate degree program. Students are encouraged to consult with a counselor for specific transfer requirements.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic - AS | 39.5-40 | |
| IMPORTANT: To obtain the Associate in Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic, students must complete the following requirements with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0: | ||
| The EMS-Paramedic major requirements below. | ||
| The College of the Siskiyous General Education pattern (COSGE) requirements. | ||
| Any needed electives to reach a total of 60 COS degree applicable units. | ||
| All major courses and any courses noted on the COS check sheet must be completed with a C or better. | ||
| As part of the GE classes required for completion of the degree, students should plan to take English C1000 and complete the Math competency requirement their first year. | ||
| Paramedic IA Requirement: Take either EMS 1954 OR EMS 1954A AND EMS 1954B | 11.5-12 | |
| EMS 1954 | Paramedic IA -Theory | 12 |
| EMS 1954A | Part A: Paramedic 1A - Theory | 9 |
| EMS 1954B | Part B: Paramedic 1A - Theory | 2.5 |
| Paramedic IB-III Requirements: Complete all of the following | 28 | |
| EMS 1955 | Paramedic IB-Theory | 14 |
| EMS 2956 | Paramedic II - Clinical | 4 |
| EMS 2957 | Paramedic III-Field Internship | 10 |
Recommended Sequence
Option 2
Term 1 (9 units)
- EMS1954A - Part A: Paramedic 1A - Theory (9)
Term 2 (2.5 units)
- EMS1954B - Part B: Paramedic 1A - Theory (2.5)
Term 3 (14 units)
- EMS1955 - Paramedic IB-Theory (14)
Term 4 (4 units)
- EMS2956 - Paramedic II - Clinical (4)
Term 5 (10 units)
- EMS2957 - Paramedic III-Field Internship (10)
Option 1
Term 1 (12 units)
- EMS1954 - Paramedic IA -Theory (12)
Term 2 (14 units)
- EMS1955 - Paramedic IB-Theory (14)
Term 3 (4 units)
- EMS2956 - Paramedic II - Clinical (4)
Term 4 (10 units)
- EMS2957 - Paramedic III-Field Internship (10)