Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
- Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PME191 | Introduction to Pharmacology for EMS Professionals | Critical course Gateway course Or credit by evaluation | 3 | ||
| ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
| MAT120 or MAT121 or MAT122 or MAT126 |
Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra with Review | Critical course MAT150, or MAT151, or MAT152 recommended for students who intend to transfer | 3–6 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PME190 | Introduction to ECG Rhythm Analysis and Interpretation for EMS Professionals | Critical course Or credit by evaluation | 3 | ||
| ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | FYC or FYC | 3 | ||
| SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
| COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication |
COM225 recommended for students who intend to transfer to satisfy the AGEC-A literacy requirement COM110 or COM230 recommended for students who do not intend to transfer |
SB or SB or L or SB | 3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PME201 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Initial Provider in Paramedicine | 1 | |||
| PME240 | Pharmacology in Paramedicine | 3 | |||
| PME231 | Emergencies in Paramedicine I | 9 |
Term 4
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PME206 | International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) Provider/Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) | 1 | |||
| PME233 | Emergencies in Paramedicine III | 5 | |||
| PME288 | Paramedicine Comprehensive Field Internship Practicum | 5 | |||
| PME289 | Preparation for Paramedic National Credentialing | 2 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- FYC = First Year Composition
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative