Associate of Applied Science in Paramedical Technology

Paramedics are the highest trained class of Emergency Medical Technicians working in America. They are in-charge at the scene of an emergency and, when necessary, perform critical life-saving procedures both on location and during transport of patients to an Emergency Department. Paramedics perform life-saving procedures such as intubation, surgical airways, cardiac monitoring and treatment of life-threatening rhythms with both medications and electricity.

Students will apply to the paramedic program through Kenai Peninsula College and will receive instruction online. Students can complete skill labs at either Kenai Peninsula College or at Mat-Su College. All paramedic students have the opportunity to train in a state of the art facility with ambulance bay and simulation technology.

The paramedic program offers an Associate of Applied Science in Paramedical Technology through University of Alaska Anchorage. The successful student can apply to become a Nationally Registered Paramedic with the ability to function as a team member on an advanced life support ambulance.

Paramedic Advisory Board

• Ex-officio (non-voting) Members
  Cheryl Siemers, College Director, KPC
  Charles Mickelson, Paramedic Program Medical Director

  Paul Perry, Paramedic Program Director

  Tiffani Perry, Clinical Coordinator,

  Stephen Robertson, Paramedic Skills Instructor, MSC

  Ashley Pass, Paramedic Skills Instructor, KPC
• Voting Members

  Diane Bagley, Civilian Seat, Chair
  David Wartinbee, PHD, JD, Honorary Seat, Vice Chair
  Trent Burnett, Fire Chief, Nikiski Fire Department
  Tony Prior, Fire Chief, Kenai Fire Department
  Roy Browning, Fire Chief, MICP, Central Emergency Services
  Shayne Pond, RN, Manager, Emergency Department, Central Peninsula Hospital 
  Terry Kadel, State of Alaska OEMS                                                                                                    Lezelda Fiebig, Rural EMS
  Open, AAS, NRP, Paramedic Graduate
  Carol Monk, Current Paramedic Student

Accreditation

The Associate of Applied Science Paramedic program exceeds Alaska and National standards.

Mat-Su College, as a community campus of the University of Alaska Anchorage, is included in UAA’s accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Please see Institutional Accreditation in the UAA Academic Catalog for additional information.

The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Professions (CoAEMSP).