The Emergency Medical Science - Paramedic program consists of ten courses, including a clinical rotation in a hospital setting and a field internship with an ambulance service. Students learn emergency procedures such as cardiac monitoring and defibrillation and the administration of medications and IV fluids. Successful completion of this program and subsequent credential exams will enable graduates to work as skilled paramedics and to provide sophisticated, advanced pre-hospital life support. The total program hours necessary to complete the associate of applied science degree include 15 credit hours of general education requirements.

JCCC’s Paramedic program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP).

This is a selective admission program with limited enrollment. Applicants must be an EMT or eligible for their license and complete the required general education coursework prior to acceptance into the program. Students in the program take classes in the spring, summer, and fall with program completion in December.

Students successfully completing this program with a "C" or higher in required EMS coursework will be allowed to sit for the credential examinations administered by the Kansas Board of Emergency Medical Services.

(Major Code 248A; CIP Code 51.0904)

Emergency Medical Science Program web page

Program Outcomes

Johnson County Community College (JCCC) is committed to offering high-quality affordable programs that focus on developing knowledge and skills conducive to life-long learning. Both the General Education Student Learning Outcomes and Institutional Learning Outcomes convey JCCC's approach to programmatic outcomes. Additionally, students who successfully complete the Emergency Medical Science, AAS from JCCC will be able to:

  • Synthesize clinical knowledge with scene and patient information to adapt to dynamic circumstances, delegate tasks, and manage resources for optimal patient care. 
  • Integrate comprehensive assessments and medical knowledge to formulate differential diagnoses and precise, evidence-based treatment plans. 
  • Manage EMS operations to ensure quality care, safe transport, and the safety of patients, the public, personnel, and responders during emergencies. 
  • Conduct thorough assessments, integrate findings to make informed clinical decisions, plan and implement interventions, and adjust treatments based on patient outcomes. 
  • Develop unbiased, culturally sensitive communication strategies to improve patient outcomes, demonstrating professionalism and advocating effectively for patients. 
  • Safely demonstrate all required psychomotor skills according to EMS standards, prioritizing safety for patients, self, and team members. 
  • Uphold ethical standards, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and effective communication, while contributing positively to team dynamics and public health efforts. 
  • Implement and evaluate interventions, adjust care plans as necessary, and reflect on decision-making processes to enhance critical thinking and professional growth. 
  • Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and clinical decisions to create comprehensive patient records that facilitate continuity of care. 
  • Operate efficiently as both a team member and a leader, promoting effective team dynamics and ensuring coordinated patient care.