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Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Emergency Medical Services
- tactical medicine with police departments
- critical care inter-facility transport including aeromedical services
- disaster management with technical rescue teams
- primary healthcare within the federal prison system
- private service, fire department, municipal/governmental, or hospital-based ambulance companies
Paramedic Technician
- tactical medicine with police departments
- critical care inter-facility transport including aeromedical services
- disaster management with technical rescue teams
- industrial medicine including oil rigs
- private service, fire department, municipal/governmental, or hospital-based ambulance companies
Related Majors
Applied Health Studies: Emergency Medical Services Concentration, Completion
- Students who have earned an associate’s degree from Penn College in emergency medical services are eligible to pursue a bachelor’s degree in applied health studies: emergency medical services concentration. Students may work with their adviser to declare this major as dual degree, taking both emergency medical services courses and applied health courses simultaneously. Proof of the appropriate credential will be required to be eligible for graduation in the applied health studies major.
Related Minors
- A baccalaureate (Bachelor of Science [B.S.]) student may earn up to two minors
- A student may not enroll in a minor within the same discipline as the declared major
From a rolled car, to the back of an ambulance, and into the emergency room – our high-tech labs and dedicated faculty will prepare you to handle practically any emergency.
Graduates will complete over 1,100 hours of field and clinical experience with experienced preceptors to guide them on a 1:1 basis. Read more.
The best thing about this major is that you graduate with over 1000 hours of field experience.
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Other EMS/Paramedic Information
Penn College Paramedic Program Outcomes (CAAHEP/CoAEMSP)
Penn College publishes a 3 and 5 year window average results of the outcomes for: National Registry Written and Practical Exams, Attrition & Retention, and Positive Placement consistent and verifiable by its CAAHEP/CoAEMSP Annual Report. Read more.