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2023-2024 Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Catalog

Paramedic Technology, AAS


East Central College offers a program of study in two formats leading to an Associate of Applied Science 
degree and Certificate of Achievement in Paramedic Technology. Students in the program receive 
instruction in the recognition, treatment, and transport of patients with medical emergencies and 
trauma. To achieve licensure as a paramedic, students studying at East Central College comply with 
United States Department of Transportation guidelines.


Students are required to complete coursework leading to licensure as an Emergency Medical 
Technician-Basic to begin program (EMS) coursework in the Paramedic Technology certificate or degree 
program pathway. Emergency Medical Technician courses maybe taken along with general education 
coursework prior to beginning Paramedic coursework.

The EMS courses combine classroom and laboratory activities with clinical experiences in an acute care 
setting. This provides the student with the opportunity to learn skills and techniques to be applied in the 
actual work setting.

Prerequisites/General Education: Students must have a “C” or better in prerequisite coursework and a 
cumulative college GPA of 2.0.

Extra-Curricular/Co-curricular Opportunities at ECC: ECC offers a wide variety of clubs and co-curricular 
activities for all students. 

*Or current licensure as MO-EMT Basic

**Or current BLS for Healthcare Provider

***BIO 151 is a pre-requisite for the Certificate of Achievement for Paramedic Technology.