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

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

or

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
0
10

1

 

BIO 169Anatomy and Physiology II
3
3

4

EMS 140Rescue Scene Management
1
3

2

EMS 235EMS Management
2
0

2

Total Major Hours: 9

General Education Courses

Communications:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

ENG 112Writing/Research in the Disciplines
3
0

3

Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
HUM 110Technology and Society
3
0

3

HUM 115Critical Thinking
3
0

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
PSY 150General Psychology
3
0

3

SOC 210Introduction to Sociology
3
0

3

Natural Sciences/Mathematics:

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
BIO 168Anatomy 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

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
BIO 168Anatomy and Physiology I
3
3

4

EMS 140Rescue Scene Management
1
3

2

ENG 111Writing and Inquiry
3
0

3

Social/Behavioral Sciences Course*
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
10
6
12

Spring Semester

Course NumberTitleClass HoursLab HoursCredits
ACA 115Success and Study Skills
0
2

1

or

WBL 111Work-Based Learning I
0
10

1

 

BIO 169Anatomy and Physiology II
3
3

4

EMS 235EMS Management
2
0

2

ENG 112Writing/Research in the Disciplines
3
0

3

Humanities/Fine Arts Course*
3
0

3

Total Credit Hours:
11
5-13
13

*See "Course and Hour Requirements"

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 76

DegreeCollege Transfer
Yes
No