The Paramedic Specialist Evening Core Option Program offers an alternative format for completion of the core courses of the Paramedic Specialist A.A.S. degree program. This six-term offering begins in the Summer term of even-numbered years and courses are scheduled two evenings a week. Specialty certification courses are weekend classes.
Upon successful completion of this program, students are prepared to be an Iowa Paramedic Specialist or National Registry-certified Paramedic.
To apply, complete an application, provide IHCC with high school transcripts, GED scores, and any college transcripts, and take the COMPASS test through the IHCC Testing Center. Testing may be scheduled by calling 641.683.5142 or 800.726.2585, ext. 5142. Accepted students must attend any required academic orientations. This program begins in the fall term of each year.
For more information about the Paramedic Specialist program, contact Troy Schutt at 641.683.5180 or 800.726.2585, ext.5180.
Course Schedule
| Catalog Number |
Course Name | Credits |
| Term I | ||
| EMS630 | Paramedic Specialist I | 5 |
| EMS835 | HazMat for Health Care | 1 |
| Total | 6 | |
| Term II | ||
| EMS631 | Paramedic Specialist II | 6 |
| Total | 6 | |
| Term III | ||
| EMS632 | Paramedic Specialist III | 7 |
| EMS810 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support | 1 |
| EMS820 | Prehospital Trauma Life Support | 1 |
| EMS825 | Advanced Medical Life Support | 1 |
| Total | 10 | |
| Term IV | ||
| EMS633 | Paramedic Specialist IV | 7 |
| EMS830 | Emergency Vehicle Operations | 1 |
| Total | 8 | |
| Term V | ||
| EMS634 | Paramedic Specialist V | 6 |
| EMS815 | Advanced Pediatric Life Support | 1 |
| EMS823 | Geriatric Education for Emergency Medical Services | 1 |
| Total | 8 | |
| Term VI | ||
| EMS635 | Paramedic Specialist VI | 7 |
| EMS800 | Neonatal Resuscitation | 0.5 |
| EMS817 | EMS Rescue Operations | 0.5 |
| Total | 8 |
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