Emergency Medical Science
Health Science: Therapeutic and Diagnostic Services
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for careers in the Health Sciences.
Students will complete general education courses that provide a foundation for success in nursing and allied health curricula. Students may select a career pathway that will prepare them for an entry level position in health care. Courses may also provide foundational knowledge needed in the pursuit of advanced health science degrees or programs.
Graduates should qualify for an entry-level job associated with the program major such as Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) upon completion of the program.
This curriculum complies with the standard approved by the State Board of Community Colleges.
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.
Emergency Medical Science (D45910)
Diploma
Emergency Medical Science: A program that prepares graduates to enter the workforce as Emergency Medical Technicians or Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians. The course of study provides the student an opportunity to acquire basic life support knowledge and skills by utilizing classroom instruction, practical laboratory sessions, and hospital/field internships. Students progressing through the program may be eligible to apply for both state and national certification exams. Employment opportunities include ambulance services, fire and rescue agencies, air medical services, specialty areas of hospitals, industry, educational institutions, and government agencies.
Fall Semester (17 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ACA 115 Success and Study Skills | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
EMS 110 EMT | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
HSC 110 Orientation to Health Careers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
MED 120 Survey of Medical Terminology | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Spring Semester (13 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
MAT 110 Math Measurement & Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Summer Term (8 Credits)
course | class | lab | Clinic | work Exp. | credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EMS 120 Advanced EMT | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
EMS 121 AEMT Clinical Practicum I | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Total Semester Credit Hours in Program 38