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
*BIOL 24003/24001 A&P I and BIOL 24103/24101 A&P II may be substituted for BIO L10043/10031
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 EMSC 20014
ALHE 10503 Medical Terminology
and
BIOL 10253/10151 Essentials of A&P and Essentials of A&P Lab
(BIOL 24003/24001 A&P I or BIOL 24103/24101 A&P II may be substituted for BIOL 10253/10151)
NOTE: All EMT students must maintain American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR throughout the program. Vaccinations-provide proof of two (2) MMR vaccinations and one Varicella vaccination 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.