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	PVCC 2025-2026 College Catalog																	 
	    Emergency Medical Services, Paramedic (AAS)
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				Associate of Applied Science Degree 
Code: 146
 
Purpose: this program prepares graduates to provide pre-hospital care as a paramedic under structured guidelines in emergency situations. The curriculum consists of both general studies and EMS courses. EMS program graduates are eligible to sit for the national registry exam. 
Students in all degree programs are required to take at least one Civic Engagement (CE) course to graduate. 
			 
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		Total minimum credits: 65
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