Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine

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48 monthsProgram duration

MedicineMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

In addition to general admission requirements for all prospective UNH students, it is recommended that applicants to the paramedicine program demonstrate satisfactory performance in sciences and mathematics. It is strongly recommended that applicants have completed both high school biology and chemistry with laboratory and two years of high school algebra. An in-person or telephone interview with the program director will be required. Letters of recommendation supporting the studentâ€™s ability to pursue a rigorous science-based curriculum and desire to contribute in the health-care delivery system are strongly encouraged. Students should be aware that the NREMT and many states may not allow students to become registered or licensed if they have certain criminal convictions. Upon completion, the student will demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate theoretical information relevant to his or her role of a patient-care provider in the field of pre-hospital emergency care as an EMT-Paramedic. The paramedic program will prepare the student to sit for the National Registry Certification Exam. Students graduate with certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatric Education Pre-hospital Professional (PEPP), Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS), and Geriatric Emergency Medical Services (GEMS). This program is designed to allow the student to pursue a concurrent area of study to prepare for future employment opportunities. Career opportunities available for graduates of this program include employment as firefighter paramedics, supervisors and/or managers, and educators of emergency medical services. Required Courses ENGL 1105 - Composition ENGL 1110 - Composition and Literature One three-credit course from CC 1.2 Communication BIOL 1121 - Genl & Human Biology I with Lab MATH 1104 - Quantitative Reasoning Or higher level MATH course HIST 1101 - Foundations of the Western World Or HIST 1102 - The Western World in Modern Times One three credit course from CC 4.2 Effective Citizenship PSYC 1111 - Introduction to Psychology SPAN 1101 - Elementary Spanish I SPAN 1102 - Elementary Spanish II One three credit course from CC 6 Aesthetic Responsiveness Major Requirements FIRE 1141 - Foundations of EMS Systems BIOL 2230 - Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedicine I Or FIRE 2230 - Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedicine I BIOL 2231 - Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedicine II Or FIRE 2231 - Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedicine II FIRE 2234 - Patient Examination for Emergency Medical Services FIRE 2235 - Introduction to Paramedicine FIRE 2236 - Pharmacology for Emergency Medical Services FIRE 2237 - Prehospital Trauma Care FIRE 2238 - Medical and Geriatric Emergency Medical Services FIRE 2239 - Paramedicine Clinical I FIRE 3350 - Paramedicine Clinical II FIRE 3355 - Paramedicine Clinical III FIRE 3331 - Cardiology I FIRE 3332 - Cardiology II FIRE 3333 - Cardiology III FIRE 3334 - Psychiatric and Behavioral Emergencies for Paramedics FIRE 3335 - Toxicology for Paramedics FIRE 3336 - Art of Paramedicine FIRE 3337 - Obstetric and Gynecological Emergencies for Paramedics FIRE 3338 - Pediatric Emergencies for Paramedics FIRE 4432 - Environmental Emergencies for Paramedics FIRE 4475 - Paramedicine Internship FIRE 4502 - Emerg Med Tech

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

TOEFL

80+

IELTS

6.5+

Applicants must submit official certified copies of original senior secondary/high school records. Other English Language Requirements: A minimum Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 53 OR A minimum iTEP score of 3.7 OR An ELS Certificate of Completion of Level 112, English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program.

Program Duration

48 Months

Starting Month(s)

Jan-2000

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0 USD

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0 USD

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Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine

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