Emergency Medical Science (A45340B)
Bridge Program
The Emergency Medical Science bridge program has been established for students that have completed portions of their EMS requirements through a North Carolina community college continuing education program. In order to receive curriculum credit for EMS Continuing Education courses, students must hold a current North Carolina EMT/PARAMEDIC credential. Students with current NC or National Registry Paramedic Certification will receive credit for (EMS 110, EMS 122, EMS 130, EMS 131, EMS 160, EMS 220, EMS 221, EMS 231, EMS 240, EMS 241, EMS 250, EMS 260, EMS 270)
Students may be required to take one or more developmental courses as a result of pre-enrollment placement tests; therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Developmental courses for this program may include Readiness Level Reading, English, and/or Math and other courses in developmental Reading, English, Math, Biology and Chemistry. For more information on developmental courses, see page 52 or speak to a program advisor.
Upon completion of this program students will:
Indicate an entry-level cognitive competency of the material required in national and State paramedic educational standards and guidelines.
Demonstrate entry-level proficiency in the application of paramedic assessment and treatment skills in medical and traumatic emergencies.
Interact appropriately with emergency personnel, healthcare providers, patients, and bystanders.
Required Courses (26-28 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills or ACA 122 College Transfer Success | 0 0 | 2 2 | 0 0 | 0 0 | 1 1 |
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
ENG 114 Prof Research & Reporting | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
PSY 150 General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I and BIO 169 Anatomy & Physiology II or BIO 163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 3 3 4 | 3 3 2 | 0 0 0 | 0 0 0 | 4 4 5 |
EMS 285 EMS Capstone | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
**Humanities Electives
The following listings for Humanities Electives apply to Associate in Applied Science degree-seeking students. These electives should be carefully selected with the faculty advisor to ensure proper credit. Some programs of study have specific courses that meet the humanities elective requirement. ASL, foreign language, and public speaking courses cannot count as the sole humanities course in an associate in applied science program.
ART 111 Art Appreciation
HUM 123 Appalachian Culture
HUM 160 Introduction to film
MUS 110 Music Appreciation
PHI 210 History of Philosophy
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics
REL 110 World Religions
REL 211 Intro to Old Testament
REL 212 Intro to New Testament
REL 221 Religion in America
Required Credits - 20-23
Paramedic Certification Credits- 45
Total Semester Credit Hours in Program: 65-68