If you have a passion for assisting others through emergency situations and want to see advancement of the profession, or you have a goal of personal growth – Lindenwood’s online paramedicine bachelor’s degree is here for you.
Geared for licensed paramedics, this online bachelor’s in paramedicine program builds on essential skills you learned in your paramedic education and through your career as a paramedic. The online program offers you an opportunity to expand your horizons in your future career.
This could include:
- achieving advanced paramedic certification (e.g. critical care or community paramedic)
- augmenting your current role expanding into the vast area of healthcare (e.g., healthcare leadership, public health)
- preparing for PA or medical school
- preparing you for graduate school (e.g., leadership masters, MBA, MHA)
Accelerate your learning and career goals with a paramedicine degree that lets you finish your bachelor’s completion program at your own pace.
100%
Online
2-4 Yrs
Program Length
120
Credit Hours
$525
Cost per Credit
What You’ll Learn
Our paramedic bachelor’s degree curriculum is individually designed. Students complete necessary general education courses through online classes, then forty-five (45) credits are awarded for your paramedic license which puts you a step closer to the paramedicine degree. With several elective options to choose from, the pathway to completing your degree is up to you. The goal is to expand your thinking, gain insights into the profession and health care field, and help you achieve your career goals.
Upon completion of this online degree in paramedicine program, students are prepared to practice at the next level of paramedicine, in general and specialized areas of this field. Some courses in this bachelor’s in paramedicine program include:
- Medical Terminology
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Foundations of Public Health
Essential Skills & Insights
Coursework in this bachelor’s in paramedicine program covers:
- Comprehensive Paramedicine Skills – advance your paramedicine fundamentals as well as specialized applications, i.e. wilderness first responder
- Communications – communicate more effectively with patients and other medical professionals with advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-Solving – solve problems across the lifecycle of emergency patient care
- Clinical Experience – leverage your professional experience as a licensed/registered paramedic to earn 45 credits towards your bachelor’s in paramedicine
Featured Faculty
Janet Schulte, Instructor
With more than 40 years of teaching experience in community colleges and EMS academies, Schulte is a respected leader in emergency medicine education. She is a published author and has contributed as a subject matter expert and item writer for national EMS publishers and organizations. Since 1976, she has actively volunteered with the American Heart Association, serving in leadership roles such as ACLS, BLS, and PALS Training Center Coordinator/Faculty, Regional Faculty, and National/International Training Faculty. At Lindenwood, Janet coordinates paramedicine skill and scenario labs, AHA classes and other community-centered programs.
Accredited Paramedicine Degree
Your online paramedic bachelor’s degree is fully accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Career Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), paramedics earned a median annual average salary of $58,410 in 2024. Careers in this field are anticipated to add 5,900 new jobs between 2023-33. A paramedicine major is valued in a number of other relevant career paths, including Community Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic, Wilderness EMT, Flight Paramedic, Tactical EMT, and Pediatric EMT.
Tuition Details
The cost per credit hour for this program is $525. Besides being ranked No. 17 on Niche.com’s list of Best Value Colleges in Missouri, we build in unique benefits such as our 20 percent discount per credit hour for returning alumni pursuing their master’s degree.
Admissions Requirements
For admission to your bachelor’s in paramedicine program, you will need to complete your online application and submit the following documents:
- Online Application
- Official transcripts
All colleges and universities previously attended. If you have fewer than 24 college credits, you will need to submit your official high school transcript. - Current state paramedic license or national registry paramedic certification
- Documented U.S. military medic training or state or national registry paramedic certification and experience
If cumulative college GPA is below a 2.0, the following will also be required:
- Résumé
- Letter of intent/personal statement
(1–2 page document indicating your interest in the program and Lindenwood)
Curriculum Overview
The online BS in Paramedicine program provides a curriculum designed to prepare you for a career as a paramedic in emergency medical services (EMS). Through flexible online coursework, you can acquire advanced knowledge and skills in pre-hospital emergency care, trauma management, and patient assessment. Courses are taught by faculty with extensive experience in emergency medical roles, who will teach you to confidently deliver medical care in high-pressure situations.
Paramedicine Coursework – 6 Credit Hours
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HM 30100 | Ethical Issues in Healthcare Management | 3 |
| PARA 40200 | Current Issues in Paramedicine | 3 |
Elective Coursework – 30 Credit Hours
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CCJ 32600 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
| EXS 27500 | Research Methods and Data Interpretation | 3 |
| HM 30200 | Healthcare Management | 3 |
| HM 33300 | Legal Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| PARA 30000 | Human Pathophysiology | 3 |
| PARA 43100 | Laboratory Skills Instruction | 3 |
| PARA 47101 | Critical Care Paramedicine I | 3 |
| PHRL 21202 | Bioethics | 3 |
| PHS 36000 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| REC 28200 | Wilderness First Responder | 3 |
Transfer Credits
Lindenwood offers a generous transfer policy of up to 90 credits toward your bachelor’s degree in paramedicine online completion to further offset tuition costs. This means you can complete your degree in as few as 30 credit hours at Lindenwood—saving you time and money on your education!
Plus, you can personalize your transfer experience through Lindenwood’s Transfer Guides. These guides are part of our articulation partnerships with area community college to help you get the most value from your transfer credit.
Accreditation & Awards
Top Ranked
Best Online Paramedicine Programs
Career Opportunities
Paramedic
Provide emergency medical care in pre-hospital environments, with the ability to assess patients and provide immediate treatments.
Emergency Services Manager
Coordinate and manage emergency response operations during disasters or large-scale incidents.
Emergency Room Technician
Work in hospital emergency departments by providing patient care, performing assessments, and assisting with medical procedures.
Frequently Asked Questions
Paramedicine is pre-hospital emergency medicine that focuses on relieving acute symptoms and conditions prior to hospital admission, working in response to 911 calls for emergency care for injuries and other emergency medical scenarios. Paramedics can work in a number of settings, such as patient homes, commercial facilities, and outdoors.
On average, it can take around three years to become a licensed paramedic, which requires EMT training and work experience, as well as paramedic training and passage of a paramedic certification exam, along with paramedic licensing. Lindenwood’s paramedic bachelor’s degree is geared for licensed paramedics wanting to advance their careers, and can be completed in as little as two years.
The online BS in Paramedicine program requires a current state paramedic license or national registry paramedic certification for admission, along with documented U.S. military medic training or national registry paramedic certification and experience.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), paramedics earned a median average salary of $58,410 in 2024.
Yes, there are scholarships available for this undergraduate paramedic degree online program. Find out if you qualify for a scholarship with your admissions representative.
No. We do not charge any application fees for our online BS in paramedicine.
A paramedic degree typically refers to an Associate or Bachelor’s degree specifically in Paramedicine or that includes paramedic certification. An online EMS degree, on the other hand, might be a broader degree (e.g., Bachelor’s in EMS Administration or Public Health) that focuses more on the administrative aspects rather than direct patient care.
Some parts of the world, such as Australia, offer a Bachelor of Paramedicine degree program which is very similar to Lindenwood’s Bachelor of Science (BS) in Paramedicine. Regardless of the title, our paramedic degree online program is designed to help licensed paramedics advance their careers through a comprehensive, accredited curriculum.
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