The EMS degree-granting program prepares the graduate for entry into a variety of EMS professions. This program prepares the graduate in paramedical studies, telecommunications, ACLS provider, PALS provider, CEVO, and anatomy and physiology. Graduates will develop a strong working knowledge for entry into a EMS profession. This degree granting program prepares graduates for national certification.
Program Objective
At the completion of this degree-granting program, the student shall have a basic working understanding of the human body’s anatomy & physiology, posses a strong working knowledge as it relates to CEVO, develop a strong working knowledge as it relates to EMS systems, develop a strong basic understanding of the pre-hospital care system, and be prepared for higher level postions in the EMS fields.
Program Curriculum
| Course # |
Core Courses |
Credit Hours |
| EMSA101 |
CEVO |
5.0 |
| EMSA102 |
EMS Research |
5.0 |
| EMSA103 |
Principles of EMS Systems |
5.0 |
| EMSA104 |
WMS |
5.0 |
| GEA105 |
General Education |
6.0 |
| EMSA201 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
5.0 |
| EMSA202 |
Pharmacology |
5.0 |
| GEA205 |
General Education |
6.0 |
| EMSA204 |
Paramedic Studies I |
5.0 |
| EMSA301 |
Paramedic Studies II |
5.0 |
| EMSA302 |
Paramedic Studies III |
5.0 |
| EMSA303 |
Paramedic Studies IV |
5.0 |
| EMSA304 |
Paramedic Studies V |
5.0 |
| GEA305 |
General Education |
6.0 |
| EMSA401 |
Hospital Clinic |
5.0 |
| EMSA402 |
Field Internship I |
5.0 |
| EMSA403 |
Field Internship II |
5.0 |
| EMSA404 |
Field Internship III |
5.0 |
| GEA405 |
General Education |
6.0 |
Theory and Laboratory instruction: 1965 hours
Total Hours: 1965
Total Weeks: 58
Total Semester Credits: 101.5
Class Hours: M-F 9am to 3pm
