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Associate in Science in Emergency Medical Services (EMS-AS)

The Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of advanced life support measures and prepares students to seek employment in various emergency medical fields. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

The Associate in Science in Emergency Medical Services includes the College Credit Certificate in:

Paramedic

Program Contact:

Dr. Mitzie Sowell

Department Head, Health Sciences

(850) 484-2308

msowell@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Courses (12 cc)

EMS 1119Emergency Medical Technician

8 cc
EMS 1119LEMT Lab

2 cc
EMS 1411LEMT Clinical Internship

2 cc

The EMS prefix courses come from the EMT-ATD program, which is a closed program. See catalog for entry requirements.

Term 1 (16 cc)

BSC 1080Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

3 cc
BSC 1080LEssentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

1 cc
EMS 1601Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care

1 cc
EMS 2231LParamedic Lab I

3 cc
EMS 2613Patient Assessment

1 cc
EMS 2614Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies

3 cc
See Choices Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc
See Choices Natural Sciences Lab

1 cc

Term 2 (15 cc)

EMS 1612Cardiovascular Emergencies

2 cc
EMS 1654LParamedic Field/Clinical Experience I

3 cc
EMS 1683Fundamentals of Advanced Prehospital Care

1 cc
EMS 2232LParamedic Lab II

2 cc
EMS 2627Medical Emergencies

4 cc
ENC 1101English Composition I

3 cc

Term 3 (15 cc)

EMS 2236LParamedic Lab III

3 cc
EMS 2628OB/GYN/Neonatal/Pediatric Emergencies

2 cc
EMS 2655LParamedic Field/Clinical Experience II

3 cc
EMS 2680Behavioral Emergencies

1 cc
EMS 2681Special Considerations in Prehospital Care

1 cc
EMS 2682Advanced Prehospital Trauma Management

2 cc
MAC 1105College Algebra

3 cc

Term 4 (15 cc)

DEP 2004Human Growth and Development

3 cc
EMS 2460LEMS Field Leadership

1 cc
EMS 2656LParamedic Field/Clinical Internship

5 cc
See Choices Humanities (General Education Core Course)

3 cc
See Choices Social Sciences (General Education Core Course)

3 cc

See general education course list for general education course options.

Total Credit Hours: 73

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