Paramedic Program

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Degree Type:
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Length Once Accepted To Program:
2.5 Semesters

Why Pursue Paramedic?

 

 

The Paramedic program is a City College MSU-Billings degree. However, you can work on completing the prerequisite courses through Great Falls College and then apply to the competitive entry sprint paramedic program through City College. If accepted in the program, this online pathway offers the classroom lecture coursework through a combination of video presentations, online chats and online meetings with your instructors. This pathway will still require some on-campus labs in Billings. Clinical and field internship rotations can then be completed at an approved location. Successful completion of this pathway will allow you to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic Exam as well as earn an associates of applied science degree in paramedicine.

Graduates are prepared to:

  • Become eligible to take the national registry of emergency medical technicians paramedic exam.
  • Provide life-saving care as first responders to emergencies.
  • Coordinate the rescue and transportation of patients to hospitals.
  • Deliver more specialized care than other first responders.
  • Complete classroom instruction in paramedic education.
  • Engage in laboratory practice for hands-on experience.
  • Gain clinical experience in real world settings.
  • Use high-tech tools in an ever-changing environment.
  • Compete effectively in a technologically diverse field.
  • Achieve the highest qualification for emergency medical responders.
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Types of courses

ECP  201 Paramedic Fundamentals
ECP 206  EMS Case Studies
ECP  207 Cardiology
ECP Field Internship

Career Opportunities

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