Academic and Legal Prerequisites

Academic prerequisites

  • Medical Terminology (HLHSCI 249) and EMR (HLHSCI 046) are strongly encouraged but not required
  • Anatomy and Physiology are also highly recommended
  • The textbook is written at a college level
  • Students are expected to apply concepts from college-level math, chemistry, biology, and physics
  • This course is extremely fast-paced
    • Weekly reading 100-300 pages 
    • 3-4 skills learned and tested weekly 
    • Written quiz (25 questions) or exam (50 questions) weekly
    • Written homework in Canvas weekly (50-100) short answer questions
  • Strong study skills are a must, or you will fall behind quickly!  Get to know your classmates and start forming study groups.

Legal prerequisites

  • 18 years old on the first day of class
  • Must NOT have been convicted of:
    • Murder
    • Felony assault
    • Sexual offenses/assault
    • Felony possession and/or furnishing without a certificate of rehab
    • Felonies involving weapons and/or violent crimes
    • Misdemeanor theft or felony theft (this includes shoplifting)
    • Fraud
    • Drug or alcohol offenses without certificate of rehab
    • DUI convictions – must have completed probation and a Drug & Alcohol Course and have minute order (email: PrehospitalMedicine@canyons.edu)
  • Must pass 10-panel drug test, including THC, amphetamines, and opiates
  • Bring valid photo government ID (driver’s license, state ID, passport, or military ID) the first day  
  • Must also have a valid Social Security Number