Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, BAS

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Pending HLC Approval

The Advanced Paramedic Practitioner BAS is designed to prepare currently certified paramedic for the field of critical care and community paramedicine. This degree path also serves as a pathway to licensure in Colorado. Education provided within the degree will fill the void of current psychiatric education in Emergency Medical System to meet a need within the healthcare system. The degree focuses on interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships and self-reflection for continued personal growth.

Students must complete a complete an Associates of Applied Science degree with a minimum of 60 credits in Emergency Medical Services, Paramedic before applying to the BAS degree:

Content criteria, competencies, and student learning outcomes associated with the general education courses required for this degree can be found on the Colorado Department of Higher Education website https://highered.colorado.gov/Academics/Transfers/gtPathways/Criteria/Competency/GT-Pathways-Matrix-of-Required-Content-Criteria-and-Competencies-with-Student-Learning-Outcomes.pdf.

General Education Requirements

BIO 216 - Human Pathophysiology 4 Credit Hour(s)
MAT 135 - Introduction to Statistics MA1 3 Credit Hour(s)
SOC 231 - The Sociology of Deviant Behavior SS3 3 Credit Hour(s)

Total Credit Hours: 10

Upper Division BAS Course Requirements

EMS 310 - Clinical Assessment in the Behavior Setting 3 Credit Hour(s)
EMS 311 - Motivational Interviewing and De-escalation Techniques 3 Credit Hour(s)
EMS 312 - Trauma Informed Care and Assessment 3 Credit Hour(s)
EMS 330 - Community Advocacy and Outreach 3 Credit Hour(s)
EMS 331 - Community Assessment 3 Credit Hour(s)
EMS 425 - Fundamentals of Advanced Paramedic Practice 4 Credit Hour(s)
EMS 430 - Care and Prevention Development Strategies 3 Credit Hour(s)
EMS 433 - Advanced Paramedic Medical Care 4 Credit Hour(s)
EMS 435 - Advanced Paramedic Trauma Care 3 Credit Hour(s)
EMS 489 - Capstone 5 Credit Hour(s)
ESA 300 - Leadership for Emergency Executives 3 Credit Hour(s)
ESA 305 - Crisis Communication & Public Relations 3 Credit Hour(s)
ESA 315 - Elements of Emergency Service Administration 3 Credit Hour(s)
ESA 325 - Public Policy & Practical Applications in Emergency Services 3 Credit Hour(s)
ESA 405 - Public Health in Complex Emergencies 4 Credit Hour(s)
ESA 420 - Research & Design for Emergency Administration 3 Credit Hour(s)

Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, BAS

General Education Requirements

Total Credit Hours: 10

Upper Division BAS Course Requirements

Total Credit Hours: 61

Total EMS Paramedic AAS Degree Credit Hours: 62

Total BAS Degree Credit Hours: 123