Paramedic Certificate & Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs

This 61-credit program starts summer quarter and is completed over four consecutive quarters.

Before applying to the Paramedic program, you must:

• Complete the prerequisite courses at any nationally accredited college or university
• Present proof of state and/or national EMT certification. You may obtain the 12-credit EMT Certificate at TCC.
• Have documentation of a minimum of 1 year of active EMT experience. Volunteer experience is acceptable.

Prerequisites:

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
English Composition I	ENGL& 101	5
Introduction to Statistics	MATH& 146	5
Human Biology	BIOL &175	5
Medical Terminology	HIT 130	3

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This 61-credit program starts summer quarter and is completed over four consecutive quarters.

Summer Quarter (10 credits)

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Introduction to Emergency Medical Care	EMC 116	4
Pharmacology	EMC 117	3
Human Body Systems	EMC 118	3
Crisis Resource Management	EMC 240	2
	Total Credits:	12

 Fall Quarter (17 credits)

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Cardiology I	EMC 218	4
Medical Emergencies I	EMC 230	6
Paramedic Skills Lab	EMC 225	3
Paramedic Clinical	EMC 130	4
	Total Credits:	17

Winter Quarter (19 credits)

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Cardiology II	EMC 219	2
Medical Emergencies II	EMC 231	3
Trauma/Special Populations	EMC 220	2
Paramedic Skills Lab II	EMC 226	3
Paramedic Clinical II	EMC 131	7
	Total Credits:	17

Spring Quarter (15 credits)

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Medical Emergencies III	EMC 232	3
Paramedic Skills Lab III	EMC 227	3
Paramedic Clinical III	EMC 132	9
	Total Credits:	15

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(107 credits)

The AAS degree in Emergency Medical & Health Services requires the completion of the Paramedic certificate (69 credits) and an additional 42 credits of required degree courses. With the exception of EMC 200, students may take all of the required degree courses in advance of the Paramedic certificate program.

Core Requirements (42 Additional Credits)
Number	Title	Credits
EMC 200	Contemporary Issues in Pre-Hospital Care	2
PSYC& 100	General Psychology	5
ENGL&101	English Composition I	5
BUS 110	Business Math, or	5
Math& 107	Math in Society	5
BUS 163	Management Principles and Organizational Systems, or	5
BUS 164	Leadership and Human Relations	5
Phil 105	Introduction to Critical Thinking, or	5
ENGL& 102	Composition II: Argument and Persuasion	5
SOC& 101	Introduction to Sociology	5
CMST& 101	Introduction to Communication, or	5
CMST& 220	Public Speaking	5
CU 102, 103, 104, or 105	Students must take a minimum of 5 credits from any combination of these courses	5

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Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates, fees and textbook prices are all subject to change.  Check class schedule for current quarterly class fees, which also apply.

Tuition calculations are based on rates for WA resident status.

Please review the Tuition & Payment page for the most up-to-date information.

Additional Miscellaneous Costs (Approximate)

Due to variations in books, disposables, and other associated costs, prices are subject to change without notice.

Background check and health record tracking	Variable, up to $100
Drug Testing	Variable, up to $100
Course/Lab Fees	$529.10
Books and supplies	Variable, up to $750
FISDAP	$180
Uniform Shirts (2 each)	Variable
Name tags (2 each)	$12
Shoes	Variable
Uniform patches (6 each)	$16
Stethoscope, shears, penlight	$100
Parking Fees ($10 per quarter)	$30
Health Physical/Immunizations	$250
Medical Insurance	variable

Testing, Certification, & Graduation Costs

ACLS	$175
PALS	$175
National Registry (Written)- estimated	$125

Funding Resources

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