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2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2021-2022 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Paramedic Concentration, A.A.S.


The Paramedic concentration provides a student with the competencies necessary to assume the role of a leader in Emergency Medical Services or Public Safety. Upon completion of this concentration, the graduate possesses the skills and abilities to function in the workforce as a Paramedic in a leadership role.

The DSCC Paramedic Program 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, www.coaemsp.org).

                   Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
                   1361 Park Street
                   Clearwater, FL 33756
                   727-210-2350

This concentration is specifically designed for students who plan to enter the workforce after graduation. Students who plan to pursue a higher degree should meet with the EMS Program Director or faculty member.

To facilitate success in this program, all students should enroll in ORN 1010 - Orientation: Learning to Succeed  during their first semester at DSCC.

Major/Concentration Codes: EMSM-PARA

Use DegreeWorks to view a sample degree plan.

To view a sample degree map by semester for this area of emphasis, go to Degree Map.