Program Overview
The online AS in Paramedicine is designed for certified paramedics looking to advance their careers, as well as students currently completing a paramedic certificate who want to continue their education and earn a college degree.
Students can receive up to 30 transfer credits for prior paramedic training—20 credits for holding a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic certification and/or Pennsylvania paramedic certification, plus up to 10 additional credits upon review of their paramedic curriculum.
The remaining 30 credits are completed online through a combination of general education courses (21 credits) and emergency medical services (EMS) coursework (9 credits). This curriculum builds on paramedics’ clinical experience and strengthens skills in communication, critical thinking and leadership.
Graduates earn a well-rounded associate degree that supports career advancement and prepares them for further study. The AS in Paramedicine also serves as a stackable credential toward the BS in Emergency Management, BS in Respiratory Therapy, and other online bachelor’s programs at Thomas Jefferson University. (View our online program finder for more online options.)
Program Highlights
- Fully online
- Accelerated curriculum
- Mostly asynchronous courses
- Up to 30 credits awarded for paramedic certification and professional training
