Associate of Applied Science - Paramedicine at University of Montana

Programme overview

The Paramedicine Associate of Applied Science program at Missoula College prepares students to provide emergency medical care to victims of illness, accident, or injury, assessing patients and performing critical medical interventions. As members of the allied healthcare team, Paramedics work as part of a comprehensive EMS response, applying their advanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to provide advanced life support care to patients. Missoula College's Paramedicine program is delivered through a community partnership with Missoula Emergency Services, Inc. (MESI), which has been training paramedics since the 1980s.

Faculty: Missoula College | Duration: 73 credit hours; two-year plan of study | Location: Missoula, MT, United States

What you will study

73 credit hours. Required courses include Medical Terminology; Basic Human Biology; Basic Human Biology Laboratory; Introduction to Interpersonal Communication; Contemporary Mathematics; College Writing I; Transition to Paramedic Care; Paramedic Fundamentals; Paramedic Fundamentals Lab.

Career pathways

Paramedics are employed by ambulance services, fire departments, within hospitals, and as members of emergency flight crews.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level admission applies (University of Montana undergraduate admission; no separate programme-specific application is listed unless noted). Students who demonstrate a commitment to life-long learning, civic engagement, and service to their communities are invited to apply. Admission to the program is competitive and requires prior completion of 16 credits of pre-requisite coursework as well as a current NREMT Certification.

Duration: 73 credit hours; two-year plan of study

Apply through the official page: https://umontana.edu/apply.php

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