College of Science, Technology, and Health
Paramedicine (BS)
St. Charles, Mo. / St. Louis, Mo.
This comprehensive bachelor’s degree in paramedicine program in St. Louis, MO offers flexible learning options through both online and on-campus formats.
In the United States healthcare system, paramedics serve as the primary advanced medical providers and team leaders, delivering critical pre-hospital care and responding to public safety emergencies.
As advanced life support specialists in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), paramedics collaborate extensively with law enforcement, fire-rescue teams, military personnel, and emergency communications centers to ensure public safety. Their expertise extends to providing sophisticated medical care in various settings, including hospitals, workplace environments, private residences, and challenging remote locations.
The Lindenwood University Department of Paramedicine is dedicated to developing highly qualified and competent bachelor-level paramedics. Whether you’re beginning your journey or are already a licensed paramedic, our St. Louis paramedicine program provides cutting-edge tools and resources for advanced paramedic training and education, helping you achieve your professional aspirations in this dynamic field.
This innovative Bachelor of Science in paramedicine degree program features a curriculum that allows students to choose specialized emphases or minors. This strategic approach ensures graduates earn a comprehensive four-year paramedic degree while developing leadership skills and maintaining high marketability in the field.
Lindenwood University proudly offers a prestigious Bachelor of Science degree in paramedicine (BS). Our St. Louis paramedicine program is meticulously designed to produce graduates with bachelor-level expertise who are fully prepared to meet and exceed industry standards.
Key Program Facts
Bachelor of Science (BS) offered in On-campus, Online, and Blended formats.
On-campus format will require some online classes for degree completion.
St. Charles / St. Louis / Online
Program Details Curriculum
Curriculum Options
Traditional Track
This track serves individuals aspiring to become paramedics. Students progress through EMT education before advancing to paramedic training. Licensed EMTs can also enter this track to pursue initial paramedic licensure.
The curriculum encompasses university general education requirements, advanced sciences, specialty courses, and comprehensive EMT/Paramedic coursework. Students also select electives to enhance their paramedic education.
Catalog Details, Traditional Track
Licensed Paramedics (Experienced Paramedic Track)
Licensed paramedics pursuing the BS can receive up to 45 credit hours of experiential credit for their EMT/Paramedic Licensure. BS coursework is available both on campus and online. The online option particularly benefits working paramedics with varying schedules. Depending on course selection, licensed paramedics may complete their entire degree program online.
The curriculum includes university general education requirements, specialized courses, and carefully selected electives to complement their existing paramedic education.
Catalog Details, Experienced Paramedic Track
Paramedicine, BS Traditional Student Track
Traditional Student Track – This pathway within our St. Louis paramedicine program is designed for individuals without prior paramedic certification who are seeking initial paramedicine education and training to qualify for paramedic licensure. Students begin by completing prerequisite coursework in their early years of the bachelor’s degree in paramedicine, followed by applying to join the upcoming paramedic cohort by the department’s specified deadline. Upon acceptance into the paramedicine program cohort, students follow a structured course sequence.
Complete university GE Requirements (42 credit hours min.)
GE-Math requirement must be MTH 14100 or higher (3 credit hours)
GE-Social Science must include PSY 10000, PSY 20500, and PHS 20000 (9 credit hours)
GE-Science must include:
- BSC 10000 (4 credit hours) or BSC 24400 (4 credit hours)
- BSC 22700 – Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credit hours)
- BSC 22800 – Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credit hours)
Other courses required (8 credit hours)
- PARA 30000 – Human Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)
- HFS 18500 – Medical Terminology (2 credit hours)
- HM 30100 – Ethical Issues in Healthcare Management (3 credit hours)
12 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PARA 24000 – Medical Documentation Credit Hour: 2
- PARA 22100 – Emergency Medical Technician Clinical Credit Hour: 1
- PARA 22200 – Emergency Medical Technician Lab Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 22300 – Emergency Medical Technician Credit Hour: 6
43 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- PARA 41200 – Paramedic Field Internship Credit Hour: 5
- PARA 31200 – Pharmacology Credit Hour: 4
- PARA 32000 – Physical Examination and Assessment Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 32500 – Paramedic Skills Lab Credit Hour: 2
- PARA 33000 – Paramedic Airway Management Credit Hour: 2
- PARA 34800 – Paramedicine Clinical I Credit Hour: 2
- PARA 35100 – Cardiac Electrophysiology and EKG Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 36100 – Medical Emergencies I Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 36200 – Medical Emergencies II Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 37100 – Special Populations in Paramedicine Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 38100 – Trauma Paramedicine Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 38500 – Paramedic Simulation Lab I Credit Hour: 2
- PARA 38900 – Paramedicine Clinical II Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 40500 – Paramedic Simulation Lab II Credit Hour: 2
- PARA 41000 – Paramedicine Clinical III Credit Hour: 3
As part of the St. Louis paramedicine program, students must complete 12 credit hours from these specialized options:
- PARA 33700 – Evidence-Based Practice for Healthcare Professional Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 43000 – Principles of Adult Education Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 43100 – Laboratory Skills Instruction Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 43200 – Course Design and Development Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 43300 – Student Teaching Practicum Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 44101 – Community Paramedicine I Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 44102 – Community Paramedicine II Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 44103 – Community Paramedicine Lab Credit Hour: 1
- PARA 44104 – Community Paramedicine Clinical Practicum Credit Hour: 2
- PARA 47101 – Critical Care Paramedicine I Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 47102 – Critical Care Paramedicine II Credit Hour: 3
- PARA 47103 – Critical Care Paramedicine Lab Credit Hour: 1
- PARA 47104 – Critical Care Paramedicine Clinical Practicum Credit Hour: 2
- PHS 31100 – Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System Credit Hour: 3
- PHS 34000 – Health Policy Credit Hour: 3
- PHS 36000 – Introduction to Epidemiology Credit Hour: 3
Notes:
Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in paramedicine may select alternative coursework to fulfill elective requirements in consultation with their academic advisor.
Essential Skills & Insights
The paramedicine degree prepares students to serve as primary advanced medical providers and team leaders in pre-hospital medical care and public safety emergencies across the United States.
Graduates with a degree in paramedicine work as advanced life support providers within Emergency Medical Services (EMS), often collaborating with law enforcement, fire-rescue, military, and emergency communications teams to deliver critical public safety services. Their expertise extends to providing advanced medical care in hospitals, workplaces, patients’ homes, and challenging remote environments.
Experiential Learning, Real-World Impact
Students enrolled in clinical components of the paramedicine program must fulfill additional requirements, including: maintaining American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification, passing criminal background checks, completing negative drug screenings, and obtaining physical examination clearance confirming their ability to meet paramedic functional requirements. Proof of required immunizations is also mandatory.
Careers in Paramedicine (BS)
In the St. Louis paramedicine program, paramedics serve as the primary advanced medical providers and team leaders for pre-hospital care and public safety emergency response across the United States.
Those pursuing a bachelor’s degree in paramedicine train to become advanced life support providers within Emergency Medical Services (EMS), working alongside or as integral members of law enforcement, fire-rescue, military, and emergency communications teams to deliver essential public safety services. Graduates with a degree in paramedicine are qualified to provide sophisticated medical care in various settings, including hospitals, workplace environments, patient residences, and challenging remote locations.
Degree Paths
Traditional Track
This pathway is tailored for individuals seeking to become paramedics. The paramedicine program guides students through EMT education before advancing to paramedic training. Current EMT license holders can also enter this track to prepare for initial paramedic licensure.
Licensed Paramedics (Experienced Paramedic Track)
Currently licensed paramedics pursuing a bachelor’s degree in paramedicine can receive up to 45 credit hours of experiential credit for their existing EMT/Paramedic licensure.
Admissions Requirements
Traditional Student Track – This track serves students without prior paramedic training who are pursuing initial paramedicine education for paramedic licensure eligibility. Students complete prerequisite coursework during their initial years in the paramedicine program before applying to the upcoming paramedic cohort by the specified deadline. Upon acceptance, students follow a structured course sequence.
Students participating in clinical components of the paramedicine program must fulfill additional non-academic requirements, including current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification, successful criminal background screening, negative drug test results, and a physical examination confirming their ability to meet paramedic functional requirements. Documentation of required immunizations is also mandatory.
Program Contact
Contact Info
Darrell DeMartino
Department Head, Health Sciences
(636) 627-6724
[email protected]
Available Degree Options
Bachelor of Science (BS) offered in On-campus, Online, and Blended formats.
On-campus format will require some online classes for degree completion.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Traditional Track is designed for individuals who want to become paramedics, starting with EMT education before advancing to paramedic training. Licensed EMTs can also use this track to pursue initial paramedic licensure. The Experienced Paramedic Track is for currently licensed paramedics who can receive up to 45 credit hours of experiential credit for their existing EMT/Paramedic licensure, potentially allowing them to complete their entire degree online.
The program offers on-campus, online, and blended formats for maximum flexibility. For licensed paramedics on the Experienced Paramedic Track, depending on course selection, it may be possible to complete the entire degree program online. The on-campus format will require some online classes for degree completion.
Students enrolled in clinical components must maintain American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification, pass criminal background checks, complete negative drug screenings, and obtain physical examination clearance confirming their ability to meet paramedic functional requirements. Proof of required immunizations is also mandatory.
The Bachelor of Science in Paramedicine is a comprehensive four-year degree program requiring approximately 120 credit hours. For the Traditional Track, students complete prerequisite coursework in their early years before applying to join a paramedic cohort. Licensed paramedics on the Experienced Paramedic Track may complete the program faster due to experiential credit.
Graduates serve as primary advanced medical providers and team leaders in pre-hospital care and public safety emergency response. They work as advanced life support providers within Emergency Medical Services (EMS), collaborating with law enforcement, fire-rescue, military, and emergency communications teams. Career settings include hospitals, workplace environments, patient residences, and challenging remote locations.
Students complete 12 credit hours of electives from specialized options including Evidence-Based Practice, Adult Education courses, Community Paramedicine, Critical Care Paramedicine, and Public Health courses such as Health Policy and Introduction to Epidemiology. This allows you to develop expertise in areas like EMS leadership, education, critical care, or community health.