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 44 hours of Advanced Placement credit. The remaining course work to complete the AAS in Emergency Medical Science requires 32 additional semester hours of course-work as outlined.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Total Major Hours: 15
General Education Courses
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
Communications
Select one of the following:
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts:
Select One
Social/Behavioral Science:
Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Science/Mathematics
Total General Education Hours: 17
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 |
| EMS 235 | EMS Management |
2
|
0
| 2 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
8
| 15 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| EMS 280 | EMS Bridging Course |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in the Disciplines |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | or | | | |
| ENG 114 | Prof Research & Reporting |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | | | | |
| BIO 111 | General Biology I |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| | Humanities Elective |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
14
|
8
| 17 |
Humanities Elective: See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 76