Paramedic students can opt to earn an Associates in Applied Science (AAS) degree while taking the paramedic program. In addition to the 44 credits of paramedic education 23 credits of general education need to be completed. The following is the suggested progression of general education to be taken concurrent with the paramedic courses.

First Semester
Basic Anatomy & Physiology I * - 4 credits
English Composition I - 3 credits

Second Semester
Basic Anatomy & Physiology II ** - 4 credits

Third Semester
English Composition II - 3 credits
Social Science/Diversity General Education Elective - 3 credits

Fourth Semester
No General Education Courses

Fifth Semester
Mathematics General Education Elective - 3 credits

Sixth Semester
Biomedical Ethics - 3 credits

Total 22 credits

* Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology I must be completed in the first semester of paramedic studies.

** Basic Human Anatomy & Physiology II must be completed in the second semester of paramedic studies.