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Fire/Paramedic, associate degree

The Fire/Paramedic degree prepares you for a high-demand career in both emergency medical services and fire response. Communities across the region need professionals who can serve in dual roles, and this program equips you with the skills to handle both fire suppression and advanced life support responsibilities.

Award information

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete

Award	Length (attending full-time)	Financial aid eligible	Currently accepting students?
Associate Degree: Fire/Paramedic	2 years		Limited entry, see how to apply to Emergency Medical Services

Courses

Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.

• Current class schedule

Plan of Study Grid

First Term		Credits
¹ó±ÊÌý111	Fire Academy Part 1	8
¹ó±ÊÌý112	Fire Academy Part 2	8
Second Term
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý100	Introduction to Emergency Medical Services 1	1
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý105	EMT Part I	6
²Ñ±ÊÌý111	Medical Terminology	4
General Education: 1 Course
Third Term
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý106	EMT Part II	6
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý115	Crisis Intervention	3
¹ó±ÊÌý123	Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations	3
General Education: 1 Course
Fourth Term
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý116	Emergency Medical Services Rescue	3
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý230	Paramedic Anatomy & Physiology	4
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý238	Pre-Paramedic Orientation	1
General Education: 2 Courses
Fifth Term
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý240	Paramedic I	14
Sixth Term
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý242	Paramedic II	11
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý244	Paramedic Clinical Internship I	1
Seventh Term
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý246	Paramedic Clinical Internship II	9
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý248	Paramedic Field Internship I	3
Eighth Term
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý250	Paramedic Field Internship II	7
·¡²Ñ³§Ìý252	Paramedic III	1
Ìý	Total Credits	105

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Please note that students who completed EMS 100 in spring 2026 or priorÌý need to provide proof of current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification in order to meet the CPR requirement for this program.Ìý