2019-2020 College Catalog 
    
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2019-2020 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic, AAS


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July 1, 2019
National Park College EMS Education Program* is approved by the Arkansas Department of Health to provide EMS education. National Park College’s Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP).

Upon completion of the requirements outlined in this catalog, graduates are qualified to sit for both the Arkansas State and the National Registry Paramedic Exams. Special admission requirements apply to this program. Students must submit a Health Sciences application form and meet with the Program Director, 501-760-4168.

 

*The curriculum prepares you for licensure/cewrtification in Arkansas.

General Education Core - 29 Credit Hours


60 Total Program Hours


* Denotes NPC courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)

Purpose of AAS Degree


The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for employment purposes, and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be transferred to another institution. While some institutions do accept some courses in AAS Programs, the general rule is that courses in AAS. Degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurances in writing in advance from the institution to which they wish to transfer.

The NPC Honors Program


The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications.
Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.

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