The UACCB Emergency Medical Technology program prepares students for licensure as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics. EMTs and Paramedics respond to emergency calls, performing medical services and transporting patients to medical facilities. The program offers three levels of credentialing: a Certificate of Proficiency in EMT; a Technical Certificate in Paramedic; and, an Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Technology, Paramedic. Students will take general education courses and EMT specific courses, including classroom instruction, hospital and ambulance clinical experiences, and field internships with an Advanced Life Support (ALS) EMS service provider.
English/Communications
Math
MTH 1003 or MTH 1213
Life Sciences
*BIO 2003/2001 A&P I and BIO 2013/2011 A&P II may be substituted for BIO 1013/1011
Social Sciences
Three (3) hours required from the following:
Technical Core
Technical Major
Certification by the Arkansas Department of Health as an Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) – Basic is required prior to entry into the Paramedic Program.
Prerequisites for EMT 2014:
BIO 1013/1011 Essential of Anatomy and Physiology with Lab
OFA 1053 Medical Terminology
NOTE: All EMT students must maintain American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR throughout the program
NOTE: Vaccinations-provide proof of two (2) MMR vaccinations or positive titer; negative tuberculin skin test or documentation of appropriate follow-up care in case of positive test results; Hepatitis B series or signed informed consent waiver; and, at the student’s expense, submit to a criminal background check as required by the Arkansas Department of Health for licensure.
NOTE: Students must complete all general education requirements and all Paramedic courses with a grade of “C” or better to successfully complete the program.