Tomorrow needs more highly trained healthcare professionals. Are you ready to answer the call? With a bachelor’s in Prehospital Medicine, you will be. Our curriculum will help you gain the knowledge needed to expand your opportunities within or beyond your clinical role.
This specialized program provides certified paramedics with a strong foundation in science and math to prepare them for diverse career paths. Enjoy career mobility within Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, pursue an administrative position, teach paramedicine, or pursue graduate education.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
Your coursework will cover classes specific to your area of specialization along with foundational concepts and lessons that invite fresh perspectives.
7
Semesters
31
Courses
124
Credits
Pre-Program 2025
1 courses 30 credits
100% program-specific courses
Fall 2026
5 courses 15 credits
40% program-specific courses
Spring 2026
4 courses 14 credits
100% program-specific courses
Fall 2027
6 courses 17 credits
50% program-specific courses
Spring 2027
5 courses 17 credits
80% program-specific courses
Fall 2028
5 courses 16 credits
80% program-specific courses
Spring 2028
5 courses 15 credits
100% program-specific courses
Please Note: The outlined curriculum assumes a fall semester start for students completing a full credit load schedule without additional developmental math requirements. Students beginning in the spring and summer, taking less than a full load, and/or requiring developmental coursework follow an altered curriculum sequence. Speak to your academic advisor or school office with questions.
This degree also serves as preparation for graduate education in a variety of healthcare professions, including the master’s in physician assistant studies at Penn College.
Science-Based Curriculum
Career-Boosting Major
Diverse Career Paths
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All students must earn a “C” (2.0) or higher in all BIO, CHM, PHS, MTH, MTR, and HTH courses. If a lower grade is earned in any of these courses, the course must be repeated.
NOTE: Students seeking entrance into the M. S. in Physician Assistant Studies major upon graduation from the Prehospital Medicine major will need to earn a "B" or higher in many BIO, CHM, and PHS courses. Please refer to the selective admission criteria for complete details (see https://www.pct.edu/catalog/selective-admission-criteria-process/physician-assistant-studies.
Anyone desiring entrance into this major must gain admission to Penn College, as well as hold a paramedic certification that was obtained through the successful completion of a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited paramedic training program.
Students must acquire their own tools and laptop computer as noted below.
This major is subject to the transfer standards established by the College. Please refer to transferring credits for complete details (see https://www.pct.edu/admissions /transfer/ transferring-credits). Exceptions must be approved by the school dean.
Students pursuing this major must provide a copy of their current paramedic credential prior to enrollment in this major. The paramedic credential must be current and in good standing. Students that hold an accepted paramedic credential will receive 30 block credits toward the PMC degree. Please note that credits given for a paramedic credential are separate from any general education coursework the student may have completed previously.
International health credentials/licensure, sciences courses, and most math courses will not be accepted to satisfy requirements of this major. Please see additional information for international students applying to Nursing & Health Sciences majors.
Alternative Credit refers to academic credits earned through means other than traditional college course completion, including credit by exam, articulation, proof of competency gained in high school, work/life experience, and advanced placement.
Visit the Alternative Credit Options page for requirements and procedures and for information on credit through Advanced Placement.
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