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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Paramedic, A.A.S.

Location(s): Kansas City Kansas Community College


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PROGRAM/CIP CODE: MICT.AAS/51.0904

CREDITS REQUIRED: 60

DIVISION: Health Professions

CONTACT: emergencymed@kckcc.edu

ACCREDITATION: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Develop EMS professionals to serve our community by providing an environment which inspires life-long learning, promote excellence in clinical and field competence, professional accountability, and caring and effective communication skills for a diverse population.

Accreditation

The KCKCC Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Contact information for CoAEMSP is 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett, TX 75088; 234-703-8445; www.coaemsp.org.

Contact information for CAAHEP is 9355-113 St. N, #7709, Seminole FL 33775; 727-210-2350; mail@caahep.org, www.caahep.org.

Requirements for Admission to the Program

  • This is a selective admission program. Application to the program does not constitute admission.
  • Minimum 2.50 GPA and completion of pre-requisites.
  • Application deadline is May 31st for Fall start.
  • Contact program coordinator for application, full requirements, and program-specific advising.

General Requirements


Total Hours for General Education Requirements 17-20


**Math sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an advisor to determine correct placement.

Total Hours for Program Requirements Credit Hours: 43


Total Hours for an Associate in Applied Science in Paramedic Degree Credit Hours: 60


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