Advanced Paramedic Practitioner, BAS

Pending State 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