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Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
A Certificate of Proficiency (Career)
APPLICATION CODE 133
For Curriculum Information Contact the Health Sciences Division—
Room ST-149—410-772-4832

This certificate program is an option within the Emergency Medical
Technician - Paramedic degree program. Current EMT-B certification*
and all required prerequisite courses must be verified for enrollment in
EMSP-160, along with proof of experience as an EMT-B as outlined by
COMAR regulations.

Credits
BIOL-101 General Biology I  
OR  
BIOL-107 Fundamentals of Microbiology 4
BIOL-203 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIOL-204 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
MATH-105 Drug Calculations 1
EMSP-160 Prevention and Management of Emergency  
Situations 6
EMSP-200 Airway, Patient Assessment & Trauma  
Management 9
EMSP-205 Medical Emergencies I 5
EMSP-210 Medical Emergencies II 9
EMSP-215 Medical Emergencies III 6
EMSP-230 Paramedic Internship and Evaluation 5
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A grade of “C” or better is required in paramedic, mathematics, and
science courses.

*For information on obtaining EMT-B certification, contact the Admissions
and Advising Office or the Program Director for Emergency Medical
Services.