NMC Code 310

Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS) with a Paramedic focus. All general education classes are offered at NMC. Paramedics with an unencumbered certificate may earn an AAS degree at NMC by completing the required courses at NMC. The program is designed to allow the transfer of 43 paramedic credits for certification as a paramedic to NMC. With the completion of 18 or more general education credits as identified in the NMC program map, the student will earn an AAS – Paramedic

Admission Requirements

To earn an AAS - Paramedic students must obtain a Basic EMT license and meet the clinical experience requirement. This can be completed concurrently while taking NMC classes. Students interested in pursuing a degree in Paramedic would follow the guidelines below for application to NMC and registration of classes.

1. Complete an application for admission through NMC at www.nmc.edu/admissions/future-students/
2. Request to have an official high school transcript sent to the Admissions Office.
3. Schedule an orientation session after an admission letter is obtained.
4. Take the placement test or submit your ACT or SAT scores prior to orientation.
5. Meet with an academic advisor.
6. Bring placement scores to paramedic program contact at Munson Regional EMS.

The following are required for application:

Math competency: Math competency may be fulfilled by completing MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy with a grade of 2.0 or better, or placement into any math course higher than MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy. (Must have been completed within five years of program entry.)

Degree Requirements

1. • Complete at least 60 credit hours with a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average. A model schedule can be found on the NMC website.
   • Complete a minimum of 15 of the 60 credits at NMC.
   • Apply for graduation by completing the Application for Degree available online or in the Records & Registration Office on the main floor of the Tanis Building.
   • Request an official document from Munson Regional EMS contact to confirm successful completion of the Paramedic program.
   • Submit a copy of your Paramedic license to the NMC Records & Registration Office.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Fall		Credits
Prerequisites: Mathematics Requirement: Math Competency may be fulfilled by completing MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy with a grade of 2.0 or better, or placement into any math course higher than MTH 100 Quantitative Literacy. 1
ENG 111	English Composition	4
Any Social Science Group 1 course 2		3
Any Group 1 Science course with lab 3		4
	Credits	11
Spring
ENG 112	English Composition	4
Any Humanities Group 1 course		3-4
Paramedic Course work from Munson Medical Center’s Regional EMS Education Paramedic (EMT-P) Program 4		43
	Credits	50-51
	Total Credits	61-62

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For students planning to continue in the medical field or planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree, MTH 111 Intermediate Algebra is recommended.

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For students planning to continue in nursing at NMC, PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology is recommended.

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For students planning to continue in the medical field or planning to pursue a bachelor’s degree,  BIO 227 Human Anatomy & Physiology I and BIO 228 Human Anatomy & Physiology II are recommended.

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In order for the paramedic courses to transfer, the student must present a copy of a current Paramedic National Registry Certification.