The Credit Diploma in Emergency Medical Services-Paramedic program prepares competent entry-level paramedics for work in various emergency services fields including fire departments, Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies, hospitals and other healthcare areas. The program integrates didactic and internship opportunities, preparing students for the National Registry for EMTs certification. The competencies of TREX 2000 are embedded into this program to ensure students benefit from and complete the requirements of the Transition Experience prior to graduating from LCCC.
The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP), on the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Emergency Medical Services Programs (CoAEMSP.) Designed for full-time students, the program spans three semesters with courses arranged in sequence to progressively build skills. Upon completion of the Credit Diploma, students may work towards completion of the AAS degree. Current certification as EMT, AEMT, or Wyoming Intermediate EMT is required for acceptance into the program. Information about the application process is available on the Apply to Health Sciences & Wellness Programs webpage.
Contact Information
Contact information is available on the Emergency Medical Services program website.
Map your individual academic plan of courses with your Student Success Coach.
If students choose to transition to another program within the Health Sciences & Wellness pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.
Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.
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