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NREMT-P to Associate of Paramedicine

School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science

NREMT-P to Associate of Paramedicine

School of Safety, Security & Emergency Management

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science

Online

Program

64 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Online Tuition Rate

$443 Per Credit Hour

Free Books

for All Students

Designed to Provide Licensed Paramedics with Practical Skills

Provide vital pre-hospital medical care and support

Leverage your previous experience and education to make the transition from Nationally Registered Paramedic to a Paramedic with an Associate of Science in Paramedicine. EKU’s online paramedic degree is designed to provide licensed paramedics with practical skills in patient assessment, prehospital emergency management, and advanced training in emergency medical techniques. Graduates are well positioned to complete their bachelor’s degree and further increase their career opportunities.

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Career Outlook

Job opportunities for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics are projected to grow 7 percent before 2031, faster than the average for all occupations.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Graduates of our programs are qualified to function as field paramedics, supervisors, and managers in a variety of settings, locations, and positions. Many of our graduates find themselves in supervisory or managerial positions within a few short years of entering the EMS workforce.

Job Titles Include:

  • Paramedic
  • Flight Paramedic
  • Emergency Medical Technician

Paramedic training can lead to more opportunities, but training alone may not be enough for long-term career advancement. As the profession grows, individuals will need a college degree to set themselves apart.

Employers Include:

  • Kentucky Office of Homeland Security
  • Madison County, KY EMA/CSEPP
    MedCare Ambulance
  • City of Atlanta Department of Aviation

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Learn from nationally recognized faculty regarded as experts in their field
  • Earn 18 credit hours for previous experience PLUS additional opportunities to maximize credit
  • Hours count toward your degree and recertification
  • Accelerated 8-week terms
  • Courses begin 6 times per year
  • No campus visits required
  • Personal advisors stay with you from application to graduation
  • Free online tutoring and career services assistance

Curriculum & Admission

Emergency medicine is a rewarding and fast-paced career field and can give you a competitive edge in the job market and set you up to thrive in this vital field.

Focused on medical best practices and leadership building, EKU’s curriculum blends academic and professional preparation through a variety of topics such as occupational safety and health principles, organizational behavior in the fire service, the legal aspects of fire protection, EMS operations, advanced cardiology, management of behavioral emergencies and research methodology.

A minimum of 64 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 49 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 15 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

Online Deadlines
TermApplication
Deadline		Classes
Begin
Fall AJuly 31August
Fall BSeptember 30October
Spring ADecember 31January
Spring BFebruary 28March
Summer AApril 30May
Summer BMay 31June

All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit any required materials electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

The statistics below are from our program’s National Registry of EMT’s data set, or most recent review by the Committee on Accreditation for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP), as indicated. They are published here as a requirement of our accreditation.

202220212020*20192018
Number of Students Attempting NREMT Exam620182316
Number of Students Passing NREMT on 1st Attempt512142214
NREMT 1st Attempt Pass Rate83%60%77.8%95.7%87.5%
NREMT 3rd Attempt Cumulative Pass Rate100%80%
Overall Student Retention for Graduates100%89.3%85.7%93.1%95.8%
Positive Job Placement100%92%95.8%92.6%87%
Data Source: CoAEMSP Annual Report/NREMT Report

*Note: the 2020 review year occurred during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, when courses shifted abruptly online, clinical/field sites were closed to students, and students working as EMTs were heavily strained. Our four-year average 1st time NREMT pass rate prior to this period is 89.6%.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment advisor today.

Misty Bailey

Online Program Enrollment Advisor

859-622-2628
misty.bailey@eku.edu

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Stratton Building
Room 245
4453 Kit Carson Drive
Richmond, Ky 40475

859-622-3565
jus.dean@eku.edu

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