Emergency Medical Science (AAS) A45340
The Emergency Medical Science curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics. Additionally, the program can provide an Associate Degree for individuals desiring an opportunity for career enhancement.
The bridging option offers credentialed EMT-Paramedics 51 hours of Advanced Placement credit. The remaining coursework to complete the AAS in Emergency Medical Science requires 25 additional semester hours of course-work as outlined.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| EMS 140 | Rescue Scene Management |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| EMS 235 | EMS Management |
2
|
0
| 2 |
Total Major Hours: 9
General Education Courses
Communications:
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics:
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3
|
3
| 4 |
Total General Education Hours: 16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 76
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| EMS 140 | Rescue Scene Management |
1
|
3
| 2 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
10
|
8
| 13 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| EMS 235 | EMS Management |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11
|
3
| 12 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 76
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|