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Emergency Medical Technology – Paramedic Options


Option A:  Associate of Applied Science
Option B:  Certificate

Contact:  Michael Browne, Coordinator

Cecil County EMT Program

Phone: 410-996-5241

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Associate of Applied Science

Emergency Medical Technology is a rapidly expanding profession involving the provision of immediate care to the critically ill and injured at the scene of an emergency, and the transport of these patients to a hospital.  The College’s program is designed for Cecil County paramedics who are currently certified in the field.  The entry level workforce in Emergency Medical Technology (paramedic) in Cecil County contains 480 contact hours of theoretical and clinical instruction.  Cecil’s A.A.S. degree coupled with completion of the Emergency Management Agency’s offerings and subsequent certificates will allow graduates to function in entry level positions in the field of emergency medical technology.  Students who have Paramedic
certification may be able to receive credits for the EMT courses through credential assessment.

General Education courses are listed on page 

General Education Requirements
BIO 208 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 Credits
BIO 218 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 Credit
CIS 101 ntroduction to Computer Concepts 3 Credits
EGL 101 Freshman Composition 3 Credits
MAT Math Elective 3-4 Credits
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
SPH 121 Introduction to Speech Communication 3 Credits

Program Requirements
BIO 209 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 Credits
BIO 219 Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 Credit
EGL 211 Technical Writing 3 Credits
EMT 101 EMT – Paramedic
– Preparatory Knowledge
5 Credits
EMT 110 EMT – Paramedic
– Patient Assessment
3 Credits
EMT 210 EMT – Paramedic
– Traumatic Emergencies
5 Credits
EMT 220 EMT – Paramedic
– Medical Emergencies
5 Credits
EMT 230 EMT – Paramedic
– Special Considerations
4 Credits
EMT 240 EMT – Paramedic
– Operations
3 Credits
EMT 290 EMT – Paramedic
– Clinical/Field Requirements
3 Credits
PED Physical Education Activity Electives 2 Credits
PSY 201 Human Growth & Development 3 Credits
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3 Credits

Total Credits Required in Program:  62-63 credits


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Certificate

Certificate Requirements
EMT 101 EMT – Paramedic
– Preparatory Knowledge
5 Credits
EMT 110 EMT – Paramedic
– Patient Assessment
3 Credits
EMT 210 EMT – Paramedic
– Traumatic Emergencies
5 Credits
EMT 220 EMT – Paramedic
– Medical Emergencies
5 Credits
EMT 230 EMT – Paramedic
– Special Considerations
4 Credits
EMT 240 EMT – Paramedic
– Operations
3 Credits
EMT 290 EMT – Paramedic
– Clinical/Field Requirements
3 Credits

Total Credits Required in Certificate:  28 Credits

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