EMS and Paramedic Program – Allied Health Schools
Prior Learning Associate – EMS & Paramedic Program
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Prior Learning Assessment
As a current Nationally Registered Paramedic you can receive credit for knowledge, skills and abilities gained through prior education and work experiences. Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) awards college credits for your past paramedic education as well as your current paramedic experience.
Earning Your AAS Degree
Students who wish to receive the AAS degree must successfully complete 60 credit hours, which includes 43 credits from the Paramedic Technology program and an additional 17 general education credits. Upon completion of the requirements, a paramedic certified by the National Registry of EMT’s will earn an Associate in Applied Science degree in Paramedic Technology from Bismarck State College
Benefits
Receiving your AAS degree in Paramedic Technology can benefit you professionally and personally by:
- Establishing a building block to further your education
- Increasing current financial benefit
- Positioning you for advancement
- Achieving a higher education degree
- Receiving the college credit you deserve
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| Prior learning
credit is given for the following courses: |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| EMTP197A |
Field Internship I |
1 |
| EMTP197B |
Field Internship II |
1 |
| EMTP208 |
Introduction to Advanced Pre-Hospital Care |
3 |
| EMTP210 |
Emergency Pharmacology/Fluid Therapy |
3 |
| EMTP212 |
Airway Management and Ventiliation |
1 |
| EMTP214 |
Comprehensive Patient Assessment |
2 |
| EMTP216 |
Trauma Management |
2 |
| EMTP218 |
Respiratory Emergencies |
1 |
| EMTP220 |
Cardiac Emergencies I |
2 |
| EMTP221 |
Cardiac Emergencies II |
2 |
| EMTP222 |
Medical Emergencies |
5 |
| EMTP224 |
Special Condsiderations |
3 |
| EMTP226 |
EMS Operations |
3 |
| EMTP240 |
Hospital Clinical I |
1 |
| EMTP250 |
Hospital Clinical II |
1 |
| EMTP260 |
Hospital Clinical III |
1 |
| EMTP270 |
Hospital Clinical IV |
1 |
| EMTP297A |
Field Internship III |
1 |
| EMTP297B |
Field Internship IV |
3 |
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Total Credits |
37 |
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prior learning credits the student is required to register and successfully complete the following courses: |
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Credits |
| EMTP230 |
ACLS** |
1 |
| EMTP231 |
PALS** |
1 |
| EMTP233 |
CPR Instructor** |
1 |
| EMTP232 |
PHTLS** |
1 |
| EMTP201 |
*Anatomy & Physiology** |
2 |
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Total Credits |
6 |
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In addition to the 43 program credits, candidates must fulfill the following requirements to achieve the 60 credits needed for the AAS degree:
- Communications – 6 credit hours
- Arts & Humanities/Social/Behavioral Sciences – 3 credit hours
- Business/Math/Science/Technology – 6 credit hours in two different disciplines
- May be fulfilled by transferring credits, online or on campus
- A minimum of 15 institutional credits, must be earned from BSC and must include the four capstone course credits from the program (ACLS, PALS, CPR inst. and PHTLS)
Cost:
- Application fee to Bismarck State College is $35
- $50 for each PLA credit
- Remaining 6 credits are charged at current distance learning tuition
- Remaining required credits will be either distance learning or on-campus tuition rates
Qualifications:
- Current NREMT – Paramedic certification
- Complete Bismarck State College admissions process (may be done online)
- Submit official college transcript(s) – must be sent directly from college to BSC registrar
Contact Us
St. Alexius Medical Center
Contact: Leann Cortes
900 East Broadway
PO Box 5510
Bismarck, ND 58502-5510
Phone: (800) 843-9628
Direct: (701) 530-7711
Email: Leann
Web: St. Alexius
Bismarck State College
Contact: Angie Uhlich
P.O. Box 5587
1500 Edwards Avenue
Bismarck, ND 58506
Phone: (800) 445-5073
Direct: (701) 224-5669
Email: Angie
Web: Bismarck State College
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