Our degree provides our students with the knowledge, skills and abilities to assist them in obtaining a job in Emergency Services, or if already employed, to give them the knowledge, skills and abilities to advance in their careers.

Total Program Credits: 31

Matriculation Requirements:
Complete Anatomy and Physiology (transfer credit accepted) with a grade of C or higher: ZOOL 1090 (requires BIOL 1010 as a pre-req) or ZOOL 2320 and 2420 with labs (requires BIOL 1610 and CHEM 1110 as pre-req). Meet the English requirement: Completion of ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005 with a grade of C or higher, (Completion of ENGL 2010 highly recommended). Meet the Math requirement: Completion of MAT 1000 or higher with a grade of C or higher. (Completion of QL Requirement highly recommended). Possess a current Utah EMT certification (Must remain valid throughout program and until you receive your paramedic license). Have current CPR certification. Successful completion of criminal background requirements (UVU and State of Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services). Be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license. Have current vaccinations as required by Utah Bureau of EMS. (Additional vaccinations may be required for clinical site internships) Have current TB test results as required by Utah Bureau of EMS. Obtain a current physical examination supporting entrance into the Paramedic Program. Complete UVU paramedic application process, including written testing, oral interview, passing of background and drug screening, and be accepted to the program.
Discipline Core Requirements:			31 Credits
	ESEC 3210	Paramedic I-Operations	3
	ESEC 3220	Paramedic II-Cardiac and Respiratory Patient Care	3
	ESEC 3225	Paramedic II Lab-Cardiac and Respiratory Emergencies	1
	ESEC 3230	Paramedic III-Trauma Patient Care	3
	ESEC 3235	Paramedic III Lab-Trauma Emergencies	1
	ESEC 3240	Paramedic IV-Medical and Geriatric Patient Care	3
	ESEC 3245	Paramedic IV Lab-Medical Emergencies	1
	ESEC 3250	Paramedic V-Obstetric and Pediatric Patient Care	3
	ESEC 3255	Paramedic V Lab-Obstetric and Pediatric Emergencies	1
	ESEC 4210	Paramedic VI-Research	2
	ESEC 4220	Paramedic VII-Clinical Internship Hospital and Field Phase I and II	4
	ESEC 4230	Paramedic VIII-Practical Preparation and Testing	3
	ESEC 4240	Paramedic Capstone	3

Graduation Requirements:

1. Overall grade point average of 2.0 or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA)
2. Program GPA of 2.7 or higher, with all program required course grades earned as a C or higher.
3. Completion of a minimum of 31 credits.
4. Residency hours -- Minimum of 10 credits required through course attendance at UVU.
5. Upon completion of the program requirements and recommendations from the Medical Director, Program Director and Utah Bureau of Emergency Services COurse Coordinator, students are eligible to apply for Paramedic Licensure through the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services after completing certification testing requirements through the National Registry of EMTs.