Paramedicine

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Community and Technical College
907-455-2800
http://www.ctc.uaf.edu/programs/emergency/

A.A.S. Degree

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 69-73 credits

The Community and Technical College Paramedicine program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (http://www.caahep.org/) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of
Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 N., Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
http://www.caahep.org/

To contact CoAEMSP:
8301 Lakeview Parkway
Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
FAX 214-703-8992
http://www.coaemsp.org/

The Paramedicine program offers excellent instruction, clinical experience, state-of-the-art simulation labs and practical vocational experience for the student seeking to become a paramedic. Upon completion of the Paramedicine program, students will be able to take the national paramedic exam. After receiving national certification, students can apply for a paramedic license through the Alaska State Medical Board.

An application must be completed for admission into the Paramedicine program. Applications are reviewed by the program’s medical director and advisory board.

Applicants must have a current EMT basic certification (or have completed EMS F170), and have completed HLTH F114.