Credential(s) Offered
Associate's degree
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
FY: 2025-2026
Synopsis: The Paramedicine Associate of Applied Science degree prepares the student to become a Nationally Registered Paramedic. Paramedics render basic and advanced medical treatment before and during patient transport to a medical facility and they assess and treat a wide variety of medical emergencies. Paramedics work for fire departments, law enforcement agencies, private ambulance services, industrial companies, clinics, and hospitals.
Admission into the program requires a separate application. Prior to enrollment in the paramedicine program, all students must pass a computer-based entrance examination.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate through verbal, written, and performative means the knowledge, skills, ability, and critical thinking needed to meet or exceed terminal competencies set by local, state, and national licensing standards and approved by the program medical director.
- Provide expeditious and situationally appropriate assessment, treatment, and transport of patients with all demographic backgrounds and complaints.
- Execute entry-level, autonomous paramedic tasks in a manner that demonstrates consistently sound judgment in line with established ethical, professional, and legal bounds.
- Cultivate respect and advocacy for physical, mental, and emotional well-being of all.
- Promote safety and wellness of personnel and patients by adhering to and modeling applicable regulations.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
48
Hours
75
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Sierra Vista
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Associate Degree;
Name of Credential
Paramedicine Associate of Applied Science Degree
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Contact the Cochise College Financial Aid Dept at https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/index.html
Refund Policy
https://www.cochise.edu/paying-for-college/refunds.html
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - HLC of North Central Assoc
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$227.00 MAT 142: $92.00 BIO 156: $35.00 PSY 101: $100.00 Total Books: $227.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$192.00 PMD 101: $32.00 FISDAP PET Testing PMD 206: $160.00 Paramedicine-National Registry Written Exam Total Testing/Exam: $192.00
In-State Tuition
$7,200.00 In-State General Credit Hour Cost: $96.00 75 CR x 96 = $7200.00 Total In-State Tuition Cost: $7200.00
Other Fees
$2,555.00 LAB Fees BIO 156: $35.00 PMD 101: $125.00 PMD 201: $500.00 PMD 202: $250.00 PMD 203: $250.00 PMD 204: $550.00 PMD 205: $450.00 Total Lab Fees: $2160.00 Liability Insurance: $80.00 Drug Screening: $50.00 Finger Print Clrs Card: $65.00 Immunizations: $100.00 Physical: $100.00 Total Other Fees: $2555.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$19,350.00 Out-of-State General Credit Hour Cost: $258 75 CR x 258 = $19350.00 Total Out-of-State Tuition Cost: $19350.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$100.00 Uniforms: $100.00 Total Supplies: $100.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$10,274.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$22,424.00
