Program Advisor: Paul Whitfield, 354-6077 (whitfield-pe@actx.edu) or contact the Allied Health Division, 354-6055
Associate in Applied Science
Major Code - EMSP.AAS
This program is designed for students who wish to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in addition to completing the academic, clinical, and field internship requirements for Licensed Paramedic through the Texas Department of Health. Successful completion also meets eligibility requirements for the National Registry of EMTs Paramedic examination process. Successful completion of selected course work satisfies the academic, clinical and field internship requirements for prospective certification with National Registry of EMTs as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic, or EMT Intermediate.
A grade of C or higher is required for satisfactory completion of all courses in this curriculum.
EMSP 1501 and EMSP 1163 are open-admission courses; satisfying admission requirements to Amarillo College will satisfy admission requirements to these courses. A student seeking admission into any EMSP course other than EMSP 1501 and EMSP 1163 must file a specific program application form and/or complete additional course/program admission requirements prior to course enrollment.
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