Academic Map Entering Fall 2020 Based on Full-time Enrollment Paramedic College-approved Certificate

This academic map is a suggested semester-by-semester guide to keep you on a Semester 1 Credits clear path to program completion. Your academic advisor will provide you with clear BIOL 115 Survey of Human Form direction needed to stay on course and discuss scheduling options with you. Taking courses not reflected on this map may result in courses not counting toward the and Function CHOOSE ONE 3 o BIOL 201 & completion of your requirements. Anatomy and Physiology I and II BIOL 202 EMSP 112 Paramedic Pharmacology 2 o Milestones 5 Semester 1: Healthcare Provider CPR Certification 1 Semester 3: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Semester 2 Credits Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification EMSP 201 Paramedic I: Advanced Pre-Hospital Care 9 o International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Certification EMSP 209 Paramedic Clinical Rotation I 2 o 11 About Developmental Courses Developmental courses do not satisfy graduation requirements, but are required for those who place into them and will appear on a student’s transcript. Placement into 31 one of the following courses indicates that a student needs additional preparation Semester Credits before enrolling in college-level courses: EMSP 202 Paramedic II: Advanced Pre-Hospital Care 9 o ENGL 091 Preparing for College Reading I EMSP 210 Paramedic Clinical Rotation II 2 o ENGL 092 Preparing for College Reading II ENGL 095 Reading and Writing Seminar 11 ENGL 099 Introductory Writing MATH 001-003 Preparing for College Math I-III MATH 010 Fundamentals of Mathematics MATH 011 Introductory Algebra Semester 41 Credits MATH 012 Intermediate Algebra MATH 060 Math Literacy EMSP 211 Paramedic Field Internship 2 o MATH 061 Non-algebra Support MATH 065 Integrated Preparation for College Algebra 2 Keep an eye out for these symbols, which give important information KEY about certain courses.

congratulations These courses have no prerequisites or developmental courses required. You’ve Arrived! These courses are only offered in certain semesters.

Students must earn a minimum grade in these courses to remain in the program.

Eligible electives for this program are listed on the reverse. Watch for this symbol.

HELPFULHELPFUL HINTS HINTS Summer and/or Winter Session classes may be available for your program to help you finish on time. See your advisor or visit the online course search for availability.

30 Taking 15 credits/semester or 30 credits/year will help you stay on track 15 to finish your degree in two years. Paramedic College-approved Certificate

Program Notes Resources for Academic Success

The Paramedic program is an 18 month certificate program with two starts, fall and spring. Courses are scheduled in the evening and all day on Saturday. All college phone numbers are Paramedic courses have a didactic, clinical and field component. A CORI background 508-588-9100 + extension. check and full immunization record are required to begin internships. Students must pass both in order to successfully complete the course. Student Central Admissions, financial aid, registration & payments The Paramedic program is a selective admission program. Students may register at massasoit.edu/studentcentral www.massasoit.edu for a mandatory information session. [email protected] Students entering the program must hold and maintain Emergency Medical Technician Brockton: Student Center, Upper Level (EMT) certification. Canton: First Floor, C121 Middleborough: Room 104 The Massasoit Community College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission Admissions: x1411 Financial Aid: x1479 on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the Registrar: x1949 Student Accounts: x1507 recommendation of:

Committee on Accreditation the Emergency Medical Services Professions Testing & Assessment 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 massasoit.edu/testing Rowlett, TX 75088 Brockton: Student Center, Lower Level | x1991 Full approval has been granted to the program by: Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Emergency Medical Services 67 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752 Advising, Career & Transfer Center massasoit.edu/act-center [email protected] EMSP Minimum Grades Brockton: Student Center, Lower Level | x1461 A grade of 80 (B-) or higher must be earned in EMSP 201 and higher. Canton: First Floor, C126 | x2516 Middleborough: x4003 Some courses may have prerequisites, which are courses that must be taken prior to a particular course. For details, log into DegreeWorks through your MyMassasoit portal. Academic Resource Center Tutoring & academic support services A minimum of 29 credits and 7 courses is required for completion. The same massasoit.edu/arc course may not be used to satisfy two different course requirements. Brockton: Student Center, Lower Level | x1801 Canton: First Floor, C126 | x2516 Middleborough: x4005

After Graduation/Completion Access & Disability Resources This program prepares students to function in the field and to be eligible to sit for the massasoit.edu/adr | x1807 National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician’s (EMT) Paramedic certification exam psycho-motor and cognitive components. Division Dean Karyn Boutin Employment opportunities include: municipalities, fire departments, private ambulance [email protected] services, hospitals, clinics and non-traditional venues such as dentist’s office, satellite x1903 emergency rooms, and contract services.

Brockton Canton Middleborough 1 Massasoit Boulevard 900 Randolph Street 49 Union Street 508-588-9100 Brockton, MA 02302 Canton, MA 02021 Middleborough, MA 02346 massasoit.edu