For more information, visit the Dallas College Emergency Medical Services webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic Associate degree. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Licensed Paramedic Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The Licensed Paramedic Associate of Applied Science degree combines classroom teaching with supervised clinical and field experience for those seeking certification or license as a Paramedic with the Texas Department of Health Services. The graduate is eligible to take the exam for registration as a Paramedic through the National Registry of EMT. Upon successful completion of that examination, the student is eligible to apply for certification or license as a Paramedic in the State of Texas. Courses that complete the degree, the Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate (EM) and the Paramedic Certificate (PC) are noted below.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
EMSP 1501 – Emergency Medical Technician (Course also applies to EM, PC)
EMSP 1164 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (Course also applies to EM, PC)
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or better. (Course also applies to EM)
EMSP 2471 – Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedics (Course also applies to PC)
CHOOSE ONE:
- MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or better. OR
- MATH 1332 – Contemporary Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning) This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or better. (Either course also applies to EM)
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding the Practicum course.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 2
EMSP 2206 – Emergency Pharmacology (Course also applies to PC)
EMSP 1338 – Introduction to Advanced Practice (Course also applies to PC)
EMSP 1356 – Patient Assessment and Airway Management (Course also applies to PC)
EMSP 2444 – Cardiology (Course also applies to PC)
EMSP 2164 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (Course also applies to PC)
CHOOSE ONE:
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Core course. OR
- PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth and Development This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding the Practicum course.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 3
PHIL 2306 – Introduction to Ethics This is a Core course.
EMSP 1355 – Trauma Management (Course also applies to PC)
EMSP 2434 – Medical Emergencies (Course also applies to PC)
EMSP 2430 – Special Populations (Course also applies to PC)
EMSP 2165 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (Course also applies to PC)
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding the Practicum course.
Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
EMSP 2137 – Emergency Procedures (Course also applies to PC)
EMSP 2305 – EMS Operations (Course also applies to PC)
EMSP 2143 – Assessment Based Management (Course also applies to PC)
EMSP 2266 – Practicum (or Field Experience)-Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (Course also applies to PC)
CHOOSE ONE:
- EMSP 1391 – Special Topics in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (Course also applies to EM) OR
- EMSP 1305 – Emergency Care Attendant High School dual credit option only. (Course also applies to EM)
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. (Either course applies to EM)
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic A.A.S., Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certificate and Paramedic Certificate.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS