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  "college": "sierra-college",
  "edition": "2025-2026",
  "departmentName": "Health Sciences",
  "id": "health-sciences--prepara",
  "name": "Pre-Paramedic",
  "award": "Program",
  "department": "health-sciences",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/archive/2025-2026/departments/health-sciences/#prepara",
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      "markdown": "**Skills Certificate**\n\nDesigned to provide the prerequisite knowledge required to be successful in a paramedic program course of study. Students are introduced to the paramedic skills and advanced life support protocols and will develop a strong baseline knowledge of medical terminology, human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. This skills certificate provides career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree."
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          "code": "HSCI 0050",
          "title": "Introduction to Advanced Life Support",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "HSCI 0030",
          "title": "Functional Anatomy and Pathophysiology For EMS Professionals",
          "units": "3-4",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 0055",
          "title": "General Human Anatomy and Physiology",
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        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "9.5-10.5"
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