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 offered in partnership with City College MSU-Billings through OneMSU. First, you complete the prerequisite courses through Great Falls College and then apply to the competitive entry sprint paramedic program through City College. If accepted in the City College program, it 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 associate 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.
Photo of students in simulated ambulance classroom.

Types of courses

Pre-requisites taken at Great Falls College

AHMS 144
BIOH 104
CAPP 12
M105 or STAT 141 or M121
ECP 131
WRIT 101
AHUS 201 Sound Futures in Sonography

 

Core courses taken through City College-MSU Billings through OneMSU

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

Career Opportunities

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