Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Paramedic Science program will build upon existing certificate programs in Basic or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician to provide students with a career pathway in the field of Emergency Medical Services. The graduate will be competent in Paramedic Science, meeting competency in the Didactic (knowledge), Psychomotor (skills level), and Affective (behavior) domains. The program requires 43 credit hours of coursework that can be completed over the course of a year, providing students with the opportunity to quickly earn highly sought skills and credentials that can lead to gainful employment in the EMS sector. The program offers students the opportunity to perform clinical rotations with several hospitals, clinics, and emergency medical service providers.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
38
Hours
43
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY (ASU) - MID-SOUTH (WEST MEMPHIS)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
2000 West Broadway, West Memphis, Arkansas
Local WIB
5055 - Eastern
Name of Credential
Technical Certificate, preparation for Paramedic Licensure
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Arkansas Workforce Challenge and AR Future Scholarships. Eligible for federal Pell
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
Yes
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$6,962.00 $6962
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$9,853.00 $9853
Total In-State Program Cost
$6,962.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$9,853.00
