Emergency Medicine Paramedic Associate of Science

Affiliated with the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences

Program Overview:

As the most highly trained pre-hospital care provider in EMS, the paramedic accepts the challenging responsibility for patient care. Paramedics are critical members of the first response team and provide advanced life support in emergency situations. As an expanding career field, there are many opportunities available to paramedics. This degree option is affiliated with the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.

Program Outcomes:

Upon completion of the Emergency Medicine Paramedic program at RCTC, students will achieve the following outcomes:

• Know the principles underlying the profession of paramedicine, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology and disorders recognized and treated by paramedics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the modalities and skills used in emergency medical services and the ability to assess objectively the evidence for their effectiveness.
• Acquire skills for life-long, self-directed learning to update their knowledge of the practice of paramedicine after completion of their formal studies.
• Acquire the practical skills needed to work as a competent paramedic delivering emergency medical services.
• Assume responsibility for independent judgment in making sound decisions regarding patient management.
• Apply these skills to appropriate, safe, effective and compassionate patient care.
• Understand the use of quality improvement techniques to enhance the accuracy and appropriate of patient care for the paramedic.
• Practice both independently and collaboratively as part of a clinical teams and health care systems.
• Practice according to the ethical principles and legal requirements of the profession of paramedicine and of Mayo Clinic.
• Demonstrate cultural competency, respect for diversity and the ability to practice in diverse healthcare settings in a multicultural society.
• Exhibit appropriate skills of interpersonal communication with patients and other members of the health team.
• Assume the multifaceted roles of an active professional, including practitioner, educator, researcher, collaborator, advocate and lifelong learner.
• Understand the responsibilities of all health care workers to contribute to enhancing health and welfare of society.
• Promote advancement of emergency medical services through practice, education and research.

Additional Information:

The Emergency Medicine Paramedic Program is offered in collaboration between Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic Ambulance, and RCTC. Students must apply to the program and acceptance is competitive. Admission and application requirements can be found: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/health-sciences-education/emergency-medicineparamedic-program-minnesota/how-to-apply/. Upon successful completion of the program, all graduates receive a certificate of completion from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, an A.S. degree from RCTC. and are eligible for the National Registry or state examination.

Notice of Minnesota Background Study Requirement Minnesota Statute 245C requires that students who have contact with individuals in licensed institutions complete an annual background study with the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Individuals who do not pass the background study will not be allowed to participate in clinical activities. A list of disqualifying offenses is available at https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=245C.15. Students in the program will also be required to complete a national criminal background study. Information about completing both background studies will be available from program faculty.

EMERGENCY MEDICINE PARAMEDIC AS

MINNESOTA TRANSFER CURRICULUM (MnTC)/GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (32 CREDITS)

GOAL 1: COMMUNICATION (7 CREDITS)

• COMM 1114 – Fundamentals of Speech (3 cr) OR COMM 1130 – Interpersonal Communications (3cr)
• ENGL 1117 – Reading and Writing Critically I (4 cr)

GOAL 3: NATURAL SCIENCES (12 CREDITS)

• BIOL 1217 – Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr)
• BIOL 1218 – Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr)
• CHEM 1117 – General, Organic and Biological Chemistry I (4 cr)

GOAL 5: HUMANITIES AND THE FINE ARTS (3 CREDITS)

• PHIL 1135 – Bioethics (3 cr)

PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS (40 CREDITS)

The following courses are offered through the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences:

• EMPP 1101 – Paramedic Prep (3 cr)
• EMPP 1105 – Paramedic Experience I (3 cr)
• EMPP 1205 – Paramedic Experience II (2 cr)
• EMPP 1230 – Principles of Pharmacology (4 cr)
• EMPP 1240 – Paramedic Prep II (3 cr)
• EMPP 1250 – Cardiology and Pulmonology (4 cr)
• EMPP 1255 – Paramedic Experience III (2 cr)
• EMPP 2105 – Paramedic Experience IV (2 cr)
• EMPP 2110 – Medical Emergencies I (4 cr)
• EMPP 2120 – Shock/Trauma (3 cr)
• EMPP 2205 – Paramedic Internship (3 cr)
• EMPP 2210 – Medical Emergencies II (3 cr)
• EMPP 2230 – Simulation In-Situ Skills (1 cr)
• EMPP 2250 – Paramedic Prep III (3 cr)

ELECTIVE (3 CREDITS)

• HLTH 1108 – Weight Management Through Nutrition and Fitness (3 cr) OR HLTH 1111 – Health Education (3 cr) OR HLTH 1132 – Drug Use and Abuse (3 cr) OR MATH 1115 – College Algebra (3 cr) OR PHED 1105 – Lifetime Fitness (3 cr) OR

RECOMMENDED COURSE SEQUENCES

FULL-TIME

• Semester 1 – Fall (18 CREDITS): BIOL 1217, CHEM 1117, EMPP 1101, EMPP 1105, ENGL 1117
• Semester 2 – Spring (17 CREDITS): BIOL 1218, EMPP 1205, EMPP 1230, EMPP 1240, EMPP 1250
• Semester 3 – Summer (9 CREDITS): COMM 1114, EMP 1255, EMPP 2120, EMPP 2230
• Semester 4 – Fall (15 CREDITS): EMPP 2105, EMPP 2110, PHIL 1135, PSYC 2626, SOC 1614
• Semester 5 – Spring (16 CREDITS): EMPP 2110, EMPP 2205, EMPP 2250, PSYC 2618, Elective

Course descriptions can be found at: RCTC course descriptions