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:
Wendy Laughlin
Director, Nursing and Emergency Medical Services
(850) 484-2253
wlaughlin@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Prerequisite Courses (12 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)
| EMS 1601 | Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care | 1 cc |
| EMS 2231L | Paramedic Lab I | 3 cc |
| EMS 2613 | Patient Assessment | 1 cc |
| EMS 2614 | Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies | 3 cc |
Anatomy Requirement
| BSC 1080 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 3 cc |
| BSC 1080L | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 cc |
| or | |
| BSC 1093 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 cc |
| BSC 1093L | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 cc |
| BSC 1094 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 cc |
| BSC 1094L | Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 cc |
| Approved Elective (Consult Program Advisor) | 4 cc |
Anatomy requirement must be met by the end of Term 1.
Term 2 (15 cc)
Term 3 (15 cc)
| EMS 2236L | Paramedic Lab III | 3 cc |
| EMS 2628 | OB/GYN/Neonatal/Pediatric Emergencies | 2 cc |
| EMS 2655L | Paramedic Field/Clinical Experience II | 3 cc |
| EMS 2680 | Behavioral Emergencies | 1 cc |
| EMS 2681 | Special Considerations in Prehospital Care | 1 cc |
| EMS 2682 | Advanced Prehospital Trauma Management | 2 cc |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cc |
Term 4 (15 cc)
See general education course list for general education course options.
Total Credit Hours: 73