An Associate of Science degree in Paramedic Science and the Paramedic Science Academic Certificate are offered at the ISU-Meridian Health Science Center and ISU-Idaho Falls. This program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to: 1. Prepare emergency medical technicians with the opportunity to attain an Associate of Science degree or academic certificate in paramedicine, which will qualify them to take the EMT-P examination through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians. 2. Provide care to patients in and out of the hospital setting. Prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury through patient assessments and the provision of medical care. Graduates of the program will also provide public education and health promotion, and participate in injury and illness prevention programs. They will function as facilitators of access to care, as well as be initial treatment providers. This degree will provide employment and additional educational opportunities for the student to become a registered, certified paramedic and work in the paramedic field in Idaho as well as surrounding states.