Health Sciences Department

Darrell DeMartino, DNP, Department Head

Applied Science

The College of Science, Technology, and Health offers a Bachelor of Applied Science Program with two emphasis areas. This program delivers innovative and quality science, public health, and management education for students who have previously earned an Associate of Applied Science to enhance their career and professional opportunities.

Paramedicine

The Bachelor of Science in paramedicine degree program is designed to develop a bachelor prepared paramedic that is ready to meet the needs of the profession. Students are eligible for one of two tracks.

Experienced Medic Track - This track is for licensed paramedics who wish to continue their paramedic education at the baccalaureate level. Experienced medics must have a current state paramedic license, or National Registry paramedic certification.

Traditional Student Track - This track is for students who have no previous paramedic training and are receiving initial paramedicine education and training in order to be eligible for licensure as a paramedic. Students in this track will complete prerequisite courses during their first years in the program, and then apply to the upcoming paramedic cohort by the department specified deadline. Once accepted into the paramedic cohort, students will follow a prescribed sequence of courses.

Additional non-academic requirements for students participating in paramedicine courses with a clinical component include obtaining and maintaining American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification, successful completion of a criminal background check, a negative drug screening, and a physical examination indicating the ability to meet the functional job requirements for a paramedic. Students will also be required to show proof of appropriate immunizations.