Associate Degree

EMT-Paramedic
Associate Degree Program

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Associate Degree

EMT-Paramedic
Associate Degree Program

Advance your EMT-Paramedic education with an associate degree

Accreditation	CAAHEP Accredited upon the recommendation of CoAEMSP,¹ Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Transfer credit	Up to 54 approved credits
Location	On-campus classes in Birmingham, Alabama
Certifications	Prepare for the paramedic certification exam from the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)
QuickPaths	Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with Herzing University

Associate in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

Overview: Associate of Science in EMT-Paramedic - Birmingham, AL

The Associate of Science in EMT-Paramedic degree is a 73-credit undergraduate program which prepares you for a career as an EMT/paramedic.

The Birmingham campus degree program provides students with foundational gen eds, plus fundamental knowledge and skills in paramedic operations and preparation, patient assessment, general pharmacology, trauma management, cardiovascular management, and much more.

Career-focused curriculum

Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.

Flexible schedule

We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.

Experienced faculty

Get face-to-face instruction from experienced and credentialed faculty with real-world success in the field.

Lifelong support

We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.

Rolling admissions

No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.

Classes Start May 6th

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Curriculum

EMT/Paramedic associate degree program classes & curriculum details

The associate degree program combines core paramedic courses and general education studies to ensure you have the comprehensive education needed to both succeed as a paramedic and build a strong foundation for continued education and career advancement.

Classes are delivered at our campus in Birmingham, Alabama. The associate degree program includes a 270-hour field preceptorship to ensure you earn the practical experience necessary to excel right from the start in your new career.

Programs	Monthsⁱ	Credits
Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic	20	73

i. Average number of months for students to complete program

Required Courses in Paramedic

47.00 semester credit hours are required.

EM 189 - Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology 3.00

This course will provide the paramedic with information about anatomy and physiology relating to each of the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, joints, nervous and special senses. Biochemistry, cellular biology, and histology will be integrated into each body system.

EM 189L - Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology Lab 1.00

This course is the laboratory portion of EM189. Students will utilize their knowledge of the human body systems and learn to locate specific structures on and within the human body.

EM 191 - Paramedic Preparation 2.00

This course introduces issues related to the practice of pre-hospital advanced life support as a career with a focus on issues common to all healthcare professions. Content areas include paramedic roles and responsibilities, well-being of the paramedic, illness and injury prevention, medical-legal-ethical issues, therapeutic communications, and medical terminology. Upon completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT Paramedic.

EM 192 - Paramedic Operations 3.00

This course focuses on the operational knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective patient care within the paramedic's scope of practice. Content areas include pathophysiology, life span development, ambulance operations, medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, crime scene awareness, and state EMS laws and rules. Upon completion, students demonstrate competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT Paramedic

EM 193 - Patient Assessment and Management 3.00

This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform a comprehensive patient assessment, make initial management decisions, and communicate assessment findings and patient care verbally and in writing. Content areas include airway management, history taking, physical examination techniques, patient assessment, clinical decision-making, communication, documentation, and assessment-based management. Upon course completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.

EM 194 - Paramedic General Pharmacology 2.00

This course introduces basic pharmacological agents and concepts with an emphasis on drug classification and the knowledge and skills required for safe, effective medication administration. Content areas include general principles of pharmacology and pharmacologic pathophysiology, venous and intravenous access techniques, the metric and apothecary system, computation of dosage and solution problems, administration of pharmacologic agents, and nasogastric tube placement. Upon course completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.

EM 195 - Advanced Trauma Management 6.00

This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for trauma patients. Content areas include the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of trauma as related to trauma systems, mechanisms of injury, hemorrhage and shock, soft-tissue injuries, burns, and head, facial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and musculoskeletal trauma. Theory and skills are applied to a variety of patient situations in the clinical setting with a focus on patient assessment, trauma management, advanced airway management, IV/IO initiation, and medication administration. Upon course completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.

EM 196 - Cardiovascular Electrophysiology 3.00

This course introduces the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular electrophysiology, and electrocardiograph monitoring. Content areas include cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular electrophysiology, electrocardiograph monitoring, rhythm analysis, and pre-hospital 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring and interpretation. Upon course completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.

EM 197 - Medical Patient Management I 3.00

This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impression and implementation of treatment plans for specific medical conditions. Content areas include pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, renal, urology, toxicology, hematology, environmental conditions, infectious and communicable diseases, abuse and assault, patients with special challenges, and acute interventions for the chronic-care patient. Upon course completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic

EM 201 - Medical Patient Management II 6.00

This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for specific medical conditions. Content areas include endocrinology, allergies and anaphylaxis, behavioral and psychiatric conditions, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, and geriatrics. In the clinical setting, theory and skills are applied to a variety of medical situations across the life span of the patient, focusing on communication with and management of cardiac, acute care, psychiatric, behavioral, obstetrical, newborn, pediatric, geriatric, and acute interventions for chronic-care patients and patients with special challenges. Upon course completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.

EM 203 - Cardiovascular Patient Management 3.00

This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for specific cardiovascular conditions. Content areas include assessment of the cardiovascular patient, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease, and techniques of management including appropriate pharmacologic agents and electrical therapy. Upon course completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.

EM 204 - Transition to Paramedic Practice 3.00

This course is designed to meet additional state and local educational requirements for paramedic practice. Content may include pre-hospital protocols, transfer medications, topics in critical care and transport, systems presentation, and/or national standard certification courses as dictated by local needs or state requirement. Upon course completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic.

EM 205 - Paramedic Terminal Competencies 2.00

This course is designed to review the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and to assist students in preparation for the paramedic licensure examination. Emphasis is placed on validation of knowledge and skills through didactic review, skills lab performance, computer simulation, and practice testing. Upon course completion, students should be sufficiently prepared to sit for the paramedic licensure examination.

EM 206 - Paramedic Field Preceptorship 6.00

This course provides field experiences in the pre-hospital setting with advanced life support EMS units. Under the direct supervision of a field preceptor, students synthesize cognitive knowledge and skills developed in the skills laboratory and hospital clinical to provide safe and effective patient care in the pre-hospital environment. Upon course completion, students should have refined and validated their patient-care practices to provide safe and effective patient care over a broad spectrum of patient situations and complaints.

EM 207 - Paramedic Team Leadership Preceptorship 1.00

This course is designed to evaluate students' ability to integrate didactic and psychomotor skills and clinical and field internship instruction to serve as a competent entry-level paramedic. This final evaluation (rather than instructional) course focuses on students' professional attributes and integrative competence in clinical decision-making and team leadership in the pre-hospital setting. Upon course completion, students should have demonstrated adequate knowledge and skills, professional attitudes and attributes, and clinical decision-making and team leadership abilities to effectively function as a competent entry-level paramedic.

Required Courses in General Education

Students enrolled in this associate degree must complete a minimum of 24.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines. Refer to the General Education section of the catalog for Herzing University courses that would satisfy these requirements. * 9.00 Semester Credit Hours in Communications 6.00 Semester Credit Hours in Humanities (must include 3 semester credit hours of cultural diversity) 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Mathematics 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Science 3.00 Semester Credit Hours in Social and Behavioral Sciences * Transfer students may transfer courses that are within 1.00 semester credit hour of the courses listed above to meet these discipline requirements. Any resulting deficiency in the total of 24.00 semester credit hours required in general education may be made up with general education electives from any of the listed disciplines. ** A course with a critical thinking focus would be a course that addresses the theories and application of critical analysis with an emphasis on developing sequential reasoning skills. Examples may be courses in critical thinking, philosophy, logic, or science. *** Students in the state of Georgia must take a science course to fulfill this requirement.

Personal and Professional Development Courses

2.00 semester credit hours are required.

PD 121 - Professional Development I 1.00

This course is designed to introduce students to methodologies that will prepare them for academic and professional success. Topics include but are not limited to Canvas support, student support services, e-books, university policies, resumes, self-reflection, time management, goal setting, and strategies for anxiety reduction.

PD 202 - Professional Development II 1.00

This course provides an opportunity for students to critically examine their skills and develop a plan to further their career and own financial literacy. Topics include research, job searching, developing career documents, refining interview and communication skills, and creating a personal budget.

Tuition & Cost

When you accept the 10% tuition discount from our Financial Commitment Scholarship, the cost of tuition for the Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic program is $464 per credit.¹

You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.

Our goal is your career advancement. That’s why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.

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Scholarships & Financial Aid

You may be eligible for multiple scholarships and grants, both through Herzing University and several national scholarship websites.

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Military/Veteran Discounts

Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10% tuition discount or tuition reduction to $250 per credit.

VA/Military benefits

i. Financial Commitment Scholarship eligibility requirements: Recommended that students limit student loan borrowing to only what is needed to cover the cost of tuition and fees. Students may borrow up to $2,000 in student loans in excess of tuition and fees to cover their cost of attendance and retain eligibility for this scholarship. Excess loan eligibility dependent on individual student situation.

Requirements

EMT associate degree program enrollment prerequisites

Prerequisites to enroll in the Herzing University associate degree program include:

Completion of a U.S. high school diploma, GED or equivalent
Meet and interview with a Herzing admissions advisor
Complete an enrollment application

Please contact our admissions team for more information.

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This emergency medical technician-paramedic associate program will cover the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic within an EMS system, applying the basic concepts of development, pathophysiology and pharmacology to assess and manage patients with emergency medical needs. Students will learn how to maintain a patient's airway and oxygenate and ventilate a patient, be able to take a proper history, and perform a comprehensive physical exam. Students will be able to properly administer medications and communicate effectively with other healthcare providers including physicians, nurses, and other allied health personnel. They will also be able to integrate pathophysiology principles, assessment findings, and critical thinking skills to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for trauma and medical patients of all ages. Graduates will be eligible to write the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians licensure exam and will be prepared for entrance into many challenging areas of hospital emergency departments, fire departments, and ambulance services.

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Accreditation

Accreditation & Disclosures

1. The Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic program at Herzing University - Birmingham is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

CAAHEP Accredited Paramedic Programs track and report outcome measures annually to the Committee on Accreditation for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

The most current CoAEMSP Annual Report was for the calendar year 2021.

The most recent success rate for the National Registry of EMT Paramedic/State Cognitive exam was 89.3%.

The most recent positive placement rate for graduates was 93.3%. Positive placement is defined by the CoAEMSP as ‘Employed full or part-time in a related field and/or continuing his/her education and/or serving in the military’. Positive placement is measured at completion of the program.

The most recent retention rate was 66.7%.

Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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Associate in Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Birmingham Campus
Tuition
Cost per Credit	$515.00
Base Tuition	$37,595.00
Savings from Transfer Credits (54 x $515.00 )	(-$27,810.00)
Estimated Tuition Cost*	$9,785.00
Fees
One-time Program Fee	$0.00
Per-semester Program Fee	$0.00
Per-semester Learner Resource Fee	$530.00
Estimated Total Fee*	$1,060.00

Estimated Cost ²
Base Cost	Your Cost
$40,245.00	$10,845.00

EMT-Paramedic
Associate Degree Program

EMT-Paramedic
Associate Degree Program

Advance your EMT-Paramedic education with an associate degree

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