Fire Medic
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Dean: Dr. Shirley Wendel
Program Coordinator: VACANT
Technical Assistant EMS Program: VACANT
Since the transferability of courses will vary depending on the specific four-year institution, it is strongly recommended that if students are intending to transfer to a four-year institution, they must consult with the transfer institution and with their respective KCKCC advisor before enrolling in order to determine the transferability of their courses. It is the student's responsibility to follow the transfer requirements established by his/her transfer institution.
A paramedic is a highly trained healthcare provider who can operate in many environments but most often is seen in the pre-hospital setting. They are educated and trained to act as the eyes and ears of physicians. They perform a variety of functions. In order to perform those functions, they must receive specialized education in many areas including emergency cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, childbirth, toxicology, and response to weapons of mass destruction. A fire medic has all of the same education but also has basic firefighter training.
The Paramedic program is designed to prepare individuals to successfully fulfill the responsibilities of an independently functioning paramedic. The program will provide students with opportunities to gain information, skills, and attitudes necessary to perform the above duties in a safe and competent manner. Stringent adherence to state-mandated regulations is required. Activities in the program help students to achieve the 21st Century outcomes of communication, computation, community service and learning, critical thinking/problem solving, and interpersonal learning.
Participants in the program are expected to develop competencies in cognitive skills, psychomotor skills, and in the affective domain.
Cognitive Competencies
Upon successful completion of the program the participant will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate the clinical information relative to his/her role as an entry level paramedic.
Psychomotor Competencies
Upon successful completion of the program the participant will demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of the entry level paramedic.
Affective Competencies
Upon successful completion of the program the participant will demonstrate personal behaviors and attitudes consistent with the professional and employer expectations and standards for entry level paramedics, recognizing each patient as a unique and valued member of society.
Program Description
The paramedic program will incorporate a variety of teaching strategies and learning opportunities for participants including but not limited to: lectures, skill training sessions, demonstrations, simulated patient scenarios, hospital clinical experiences, field internship experiences, and computer-enhanced activities. The purpose of the program is to provide the participant with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively function as a certified paramedic.
General Education Program Requirements
The following are requirements for entry into the paramedic and fire medic programs. All college classes must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Program Requirements
College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, First Year Experience. All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV0101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning. (See exemptions)
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Hours
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HUDV Requirement
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| HUDV0100 |
First Year Experience or |
1 |
| HUDV0101 |
Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning |
2 |
| Total |
1-2 |
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| Basic Skill Requirements |
| ENGL0101 |
Composition I |
3
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| ENGL0102 |
Composition II* or |
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| ENGL0206 |
Technical Writing |
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| SPCH0151 |
Public Speaking or |
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| SPCH0153 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Total |
9
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| |
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Mathematics Requirement
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| EMTC0101 |
Applied Math for EMS |
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| Total |
3
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| |
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Humanities Requirements (suggested courses include Ethics, a foreign language, Introduction to Women's Studies, Logic, or Introduction to Philosophy)
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| |
Humanities Core Elective |
3 |
| Total |
3 |
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| Social and Behavioral Science Requirements |
| PSYC0101 |
Psychology |
3 |
| Total |
3
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Natural and Physical Sciences Requirements
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| BIOL0141 |
Human Anatomy and Laboratory (4) |
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| BIOL0143 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology (5) |
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| BIOL0271 |
Physiology (3) |
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| BIOL0272 |
Physiology Laboratory (1) |
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| Total |
8
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| Total General Education Requirements |
27-28 |
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| FIRE SCIENCE COURSES REQUIRED AS PART OF THE FIRE MEDIC DEGREE REQUIREMENTS ARE
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| FRSC0100 |
Firefighter 1 |
3 |
| FRSC0211 |
Firefighter II |
3 |
| HZMT0120 |
Hazardous Materials Awareness Operations |
4 |
| Total |
11 |
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Technical Requirements: |
| Spring Semester 1 |
| EMTC0228 |
Paramedic Concepts II* |
8 |
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| Summer Semester 1 |
| EMTC0260 |
Paramedic Concepts - Medical Emergencies |
4 |
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| Fall Semester 2 |
| EMTC0229 |
Paramedic Concepts III* |
4 |
| EMTC0241 |
Paramedic Clinical Practice I |
4 |
| EMTC0242 |
Paramedic Clinical Practice II |
4 |
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| Spring Semester 2 |
| EMTC0230 |
Paramedic Concepts IV* |
4 |
| EMTC0251 |
Paramedic Field Internship I |
4 |
| EMTC0252 |
Paramedic Field Internship II |
4 |
| EMTC0253 |
Paramedic Field Internship III |
5 |
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| Total hours required for an Associate in Applied Science in
Paramedic/MICT Degree:
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82-83
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Paramedic Core Contact Hours
Didactic Content – 254 hours
Laboratory Content – 168 hours
Clinicals – 442 hours minimum
Field Internship – 480 hours minimum
Clinicals and Field Internship hours are minimums. Specific patient contact numbers must be met also.
**DUE TO KANSAS BOARD OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES REQUIREMENTS, NO LATE ENROLLMENT IS ALLOWED AND FIRST DAY ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.
**Due to the limited number of spaces available in the program, entry is by a selective admission process. Completed applications must be postmarked by April 30 of each year for admission to the next fall's class. To get additional information about application procedures, contact the Program Director or EMS Lab Technical Assistant.
**The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
*See course description for prerequisite.