Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic Management (EMTP-M)
The emergency medical technician administers life-saving care to the sick and injured. The Paramedic program at Cincinnati State leads to an Associate of Applied Science degree, and includes training in basic and advanced life support.
Students must meet with the program chair or designee to be placed onto the eligibility list for the three Paramedic Theory and Practice courses. Students are eligible to take the National Registry cognitive and practical examinations after completing the three Paramedic Theory and Practice courses.
Students who complete the Management major are prepared to assume supervisory and administrative roles within the field of Emergency Medical Services.
Students are eligible to earn advanced standing credit for industry credentials. Students who earn all possible advanced standing credit can complete the remainder of the degree program by taking online courses.
The Cincinnati State EMT program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs - Website: www.caahep.org. Phone (727) 210-2350).
 - Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions - Website: www.coaemsp.org. Phone (214) 703-8445.
 
The Paramedic curriculum has been approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Medical Services, P.O. Box 182073, 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43218-2073. Phone: (614) 466-9447. Ohio #349
The Paramedic curriculum has been approved by the Kentucky Board of Emergency Medical Services, 2464 Fortune Drive, Suite 195, Lexington, KY 40509. Kentucky TEI-322
For more information, please contact the Health and Public Safety Division at (513) 569-1670.
To apply for this program at Cincinnati State, visit the Admissions section of the College website.
EMT Paramedic—Management Major (EMTP-M)
Program Prerequisites: EMS 110 Emergency Medical Technician Theory and Practice or EMT Certification in the State of Ohio.
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition 1 ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 
| PSY 110 | Introduction to Psychology ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 
| MGT 101 | Principles of Management ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 
| FYE 1XX First Year Experience Elective (B) | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| MAT 131 | Statistics 1 ( G) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 
| Semester 2 | ||||
| ENG 102 | English Composition 2: Contemporary Issues ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 
| MGT 105 | Human Resource Management ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 
| PHI 110 | Ethics ( G) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 
| COMM 110 | Public Speaking ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 
| Semester 3 | ||||
| MGT 220 | Leadership ( B) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 
| XXX XXX Technical Elective (T) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| XXX 1XX Paramedic Anatomy / Physiology Elective (B) | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Semester 4 | ||||
| EMS 211 | Paramedic 1 ( T) | 7 | 0 | 7 | 
| EMS 221 | Paramedic 1 Lab ( T) | 0 | 3 | 1 | 
| EMS 231 | Paramedic 1 Practicum ( T) | 1 | 9 | 2 | 
| Semester 5 | ||||
| EMS 212 | Paramedic 2 ( T) | 0 | 6 | 6 | 
| EMS 222 | Paramedic 2 Lab ( T) | 0 | 3 | 1 | 
| EMS 232 | Paramedic 2 Practicum ( T) | 1 | 11 | 3 | 
| Semester 6 | ||||
| EMS 213 | Paramedic 3 ( T) | 6 | 0 | 6 | 
| EMS 223 | Paramedic 3 Lab ( T) | 0 | 3 | 1 | 
| EMS 233 | Paramedic 3 Practicum ( T) | 1 | 11 | 3 | 
| Total Credits: | 49 | 48 | 64 | |
| First Year Experience Elective | ||
| FYE 100 | Essentials for College Success | 1 | 
| FYE 105 | Skills for College and Personal Success | 2 | 
| FYE 110 | Intensive College Success Strategies | 3 | 
| Paramedic Anatomy / Physiology Elective | ||
| BIO 117 | Human Body in Health and Disease | 3 | 
| BIO 151 & BIO 152  | Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Anatomy and Physiology 2  | 8 | 
| EMS 120 | Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | 
| Technical Elective | ||
| LBR 105 | Introduction to Labor and Employee Relations | 3 | 
| NDR 100 | Introduction to Conflict Studies | 3 | 
| FST 228 | Legal Aspects of the Emergency Services | 3 | 
Some courses are offered in alternative versions identified with a letter after the course number-- for example, ENG 101 and ENG 101A.
- This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
 - The alternative version, when available, meets the requirements of the course version without the added letter.
 
The letters G, B, and T (displayed after course titles or elective descriptions) identify types of courses required by the Ohio Department of Higher Education as part of an associate’s degree curriculum.
G = General Education course in this curriculum
B = Basic Skills course in this curriculum
T = Technical course in this curriculum
Emergency Medical Services (EMTP-M, EMTP-S)
- Perform an extensive patient assessment based on chief complaint and present history.
 - Develop a differential diagnosis.
 - Develop a field diagnosis.
 - Formulate a plan of care.
 - Implement appropriate treatment.
 - Evaluate results of treatment and change as needed.
 - Consult with first responders, EMS partners, and hospital personnel.
 - Safely deliver patient to terminal institution.
 
Courses
EMS 100  CPR and First Aid for the Health Care Professional  
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on life support and first aid  skills. Topics include: one- and two-rescuer  CPR and AED for adults, children, and  infants; barrier devices; and resuscitator  bags. Students who pass the course receive  an American Heart Association CPR card  for the Health Care Professional and  First Aid card.
Prerequisites: None
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EMS 103  Emergency Medical Responder Theory and Practice  
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on how to provide immediate  care for life-threatening injuries and  illnesses, using the curriculum approved  by the Ohio Department of Public Safety,  Division of EMS. Students who pass the  course are eligible for the National  Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians  (NREMT) certification exam.
Prerequisites: FYE 120 or placement into ENG 101
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EMS 105  Emergency Medical Responder Refresher  
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course that provides Certified Emergency  Medical Responders with a review of  skills for providing immediate care  for life-threatening injuries and illnesses.  The course incorporates continuing education/recertification  standards of the Ohio Department of  Public Safety, Division of EMS.
Prerequisites: EMS 103 or current EMR certification
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EMS 110  Emergency Medical Technician Theory and Practice  
7 Credits. 5 Lecture Hours. 4 Lab Hours.
A course on assessment, care, and transportation  of the ill or injured patient, using  the curriculum approved by the Ohio  Department of Public Safety, Division  of EMS. Students who pass the course  are eligible for the National Registry  of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT)  certification exam.
Prerequisites: FYE 120 or placement into ENG 101
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EMS 115  Emergency Medical Technician Refresher  
2 Credits. 2 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course that provides Certified Emergency  Medical Technicians with a review of  skills for assessment, care, and transportation  of the ill or injured patient. The course  incorporates continuing education/recertification  standards of the Ohio Department of  Public Safety, Division of EMS.
Prerequisites: EMS 110 or current EMT certification
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EMS 120  Paramedic Anatomy and Physiology  
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on the structure and function  of the human body. Topics include: medical  terminology, cells, tissues, and human  organ systems.
Prerequisites: FYE 120 or placement into ENG 101, and MAT 093 (minimum grade C) or appropriate Math placement
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EMS 180  Emergency Medical Technician Field Experience Practicum  
2 Credits. 0 Lecture Hour. 8 Lab Hours.
Students who are certified EMTs gain  unpaid work experience with a fire or  emergency medical services department  prior to entering the EMT-Paramedic  Certificate program.
Prerequisites: EMS 110 and Ohio EMT certification
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EMS 200  Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Theory and Practice  
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on knowledge and skills for  evaluating and managing the first 10  minutes of an episode of ventricular  fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia  experienced by an adult. Students must  have completed or be enrolled in technical  courses for Paramedic, Nursing, or Respiratory  Technology.
Prerequisites: Instructor consent
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EMS 205  Pediatric Advanced Life Support Theory and Practice  
1 Credit. 1 Lecture Hour. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on knowledge and skills for  providing advanced life support care  for an infant or child during the first  10 minutes of resuscitation efforts.  Students must have completed or be enrolled  in technical courses for Paramedic,  Nursing or Respiratory Technology.
Prerequisites: Instructor consent
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Instructor Consent Required
EMS 211  Paramedic 1  
7 Credits. 7 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course on knowledge and skills needed by an Emergency Medical Technician to provide advanced life support care of the ill or injured patient. The curriculum follows guidelines approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS, and meets terminal objectives for the entry-level paramedic as outlined in the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards.
Prerequisites: EMS 110 and EMS 120 (minimum grade C for both)
Corequisites: 
EMS 221 and EMS 231
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Instructor Consent Required
EMS 212  Paramedic 2  
6 Credits. 6 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A continuation of EMS 211, with ongoing study of the knowledge and skills needed for advanced life support care of the ill or injured patient. The curriculum follows guidelines approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS, and meets terminal objectives for the entry-level paramedic.
Prerequisites: EMS 211 and EMS 221 and EMS 231 (minimum grade C for all)
Corequisites: 
EMS 222 and EMS 232
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Instructor Consent Required
EMS 213  Paramedic 3  
6 Credits. 6 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A continuation of EMS 212, with ongoing study of the knowledge and skills needed for advanced life support care of the ill or injured patient. The curriculum follows guidelines approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety, Division of EMS, and meets terminal objectives for the entry-level paramedic.
Prerequisites: EMS 212 and EMS 222 and EMS 232 (minimum grade C for all)
Corequisites: 
EMS 223 and EMS 233
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EMS 215  Paramedic Refresher  
3 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 0 Lab Hour.
A course that provides Certified Paramedics  with a review of skills for advanced  life support care of the ill or injured  patient. The course incorporates continuing  education/recertification standards  of the Ohio Department of Public Safety,  Division of EMS.
Prerequisites: EMS 213 or current Paramedic certification
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Instructor Consent Required
EMS 220  Emergency Medical Services Instructor Theory and Practice  
4 Credits. 3 Lecture Hours. 2 Lab Hours.
A course on techniques for teaching  adult learners the knowledge and skills  required for the Emergency Medical Services  field, using the curriculum approved  by the Ohio Department of Public Safety,  Division of EMS.  Students participate  in supervised teaching experiences.
Prerequisites: Instructor consent
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Instructor Consent Required
EMS 221  Paramedic 1 Lab  
1 Credit. 0 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
A laboratory course that accompanies EMS 211, covering skills and interventions needed to properly assess and manage the ill or injured patient.
Prerequisites: EMS 110 and EMS 120 (minimum grade C for both)
Corequisites: 
EMS 211 and EMS 231
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EMS 222  Paramedic 2 Lab  
1 Credit. 0 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
A laboratory course that accompanies EMS 212, covering ongoing acquisition of skills and interventions needed to properly assess and manage the ill or injured patient.
Prerequisites: EMS 211 and EMS 221 and EMS 231 (minimum grade C for all)
Corequisites: 
EMS 212 and EMS 232
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EMS 223  Paramedic 3 Lab  
1 Credit. 0 Lecture Hour. 3 Lab Hours.
A laboratory course that accompanies EMS 213, covering ongoing acquisition of skills and interventions needed to properly assess and manage the ill or injured patient.
Prerequisites: EMS 212 and EMS 222 and EMS 232 (minimum grade C for all)
Corequisites: 
EMS 213 and EMS 233
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EMS 231  Paramedic 1 Practicum  
2 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 9 Lab Hours.
Students refine their patient assessment and management skills under the direct supervision of a clinical or internship preceptor, in the hospital clinical setting and field internship setting. Students must complete designated hours and skills.
Prerequisites: EMS 110 and EMS 120 (minimum grade C for both)
Corequisites: 
EMS 211 and EMS 221
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EMS 232  Paramedic 2 Practicum  
3 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 11 Lab Hours.
Students refine their patient assessment and management skills under the direct supervision of a clinical and/or internship preceptor, in the hospital clinical setting and field internship setting. Students must complete designated hours and skills.
Prerequisites: EMS 211 and EMS 221 and EMS 231 (minimum grade C for all)
Corequisites: 
EMS 212 and EMS 222
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EMS 233  Paramedic 3 Practicum  
3 Credits. 1 Lecture Hour. 11 Lab Hours.
Students refine their patient assessment and management skills under the direct supervision of a clinical and/or internship preceptor, in the hospital clinical setting and field internship setting. Students must complete designated hours and skills.
Prerequisites: EMS 212 and EMS 222 and EMS 232 (minimum grade C for all)
Corequisites: 
EMS 213 and EMS 223
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