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Emergency Medical Services - Associate of Applied Science

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Fire and EMT DepartmentAssociate of Applied Science

General

Program Learning Outcomes

Program Entrance Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Required Courses

Degree Pathways

The Emergency Medical Technician program prepares students for employment as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) in fire departments, private ambulance services, and hospital-based systems. The curriculum focuses on the study of anatomy and physiology, the pathophysiology of diseases, traumatic injuries, pharmacology, and cardiac care. Students will develop their knowledge and skill through both laboratory and clinical field experiences.

General Education

16-17

Course required from Area I, II, III, VII and choose one course form IV, V or VI.

Area I: Communications

course Composition I (Technical Requirement)

Area II: Mathematics

course Survey of Mathematics

Area III: Laboratory Science

course Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) (Recommended)

Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences

or Area V: Humanities

or Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts

Area VII: Flexible (General Education Elective(s)

course Public Speaking

or course Communication

institutional requirements

1-3

course Introduction to College Studies

or course First-Year Seminar

or course Honors First Year Seminar

technical requirements

course Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations

3

course Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival

3

course Vehicle Extrication

2

course/course Medical Terminology

3

course CPR for the Health Care Professional

1

course Emergency Medical Technician Basic

9

course Emergency Medical Technician Basic Laboratory

2

course Emergency Medical Technician Basic Field/Clinical

1

course Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate

6

course Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Lab

2

course Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Field/Clinical

2

course Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology for the EMS Provider

3

course Introduction to Pharmacology

3

OEEM Electives

6

Electives, to bring the total credits to 68

5-2

Total Hours

68

Curriculum Notes

1. See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
2. Course is a Technical Requirement and must be completed regardless of transfer credit awarded.
3. Course required for new students or transfer students with less the 30 credit hours. Course may be waived if a student has completed 30 or more credit hours. If course is waived additional elective courses will be needed to meet the minimum hours required for the degree.