# Pre-Paramedic (Program)

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Health Sciences

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/health-sciences/#prepara

**Skills Certificate**

Designed 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.

**Required Courses**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HSCI 0003 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSCI 0050 | Introduction to Advanced Life Support | 3.5 |
| HSCI 0030 | Functional Anatomy and Pathophysiology For EMS Professionals | 3-4 |
| or BIOL 0055 | General Human Anatomy and Physiology |  |
| **Total Units** | | **9.5-10.5** |