Degree Type: Bachelor Applied Science Degree, BAS
Pathway: Medical Sciences
PPSC's new Advanced Paramedic Practitioner BAS will take you to the next level of critical care and community paramedicine. Once you have your associate degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), this bachelor's degree will serve as your pathway to get a license in Colorado. The degree focuses on interpersonal and interdisciplinary relationships and self-reflection for continued personal growth.
Pikes Peak State College's Advanced Paramedic Practitioner program sets you up for success in your career.
Provides an overview of trauma-informed approaches, covering the types of trauma experienced, the impact of trauma on individuals, and principles of trauma-informed care.
Presents advanced techniques for patient assessment and management. The course covers analysis of lab values associated with electrolytes, pharmacokinetics, and pulmonary gasses as they pertain to the pathophysiology of disease and patient management.
Designed to enhance the communication and interpersonal skills of emergency administrators and responders. This course discusses different components of crisis communication before, during and after an emergency event and examines the cognitive and affective aspects of communication. Additionally, it covers effective communication with a wide range of audiences and strategies to avoid conflicts.
Focuses on the psychological and physiological responses to disasters, intervention strategies and mental health care for disaster victims and first responders. This course covers the functions of health systems and public health laws. It also covers global issues that have the potential to become crises and discusses the future of emergency service response.
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Voices of PPSC
The camaraderie at Pikes Peak can be compared to the type of family environment I enjoyed as a law enforcement officer. PPSC wants to see the students and their fellow coworkers succeed. You are recognized for your achievements by your coworkers and administration alike.
Gary Horton
Assistant Professor of Law Enforcement
Upon completion of the Advanced Paramedic Practitioner degree program, students should be able to:
Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
Kimberly Whitten-Chung, M.Ed., NRPAdvising Team
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