Emergency Medical Science
Curriculum Description
The Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and prepares graduates to enter the workforce.
Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence based practice under medical oversight, and serve as a link from the scene into the healthcare system.
Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations. Employment opportunities include providers of emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, industry, educational and government agencies.
The following represents one way in which the program of study can be completed. Students who aren’t able to follow this plan should consult their academic advisor to be sure that they take courses in the best order for their success.
Associate in Applied Science
A45340
NC CIP: 51.0904
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2022
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO 163 | Basic Anat & Physiology  |
4 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry    |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| EMS 110 | EMT | 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Totals
Class Hours: 13
Lab/Shop Hours: 8
Clinical/WBL Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 17
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 122 | EMS Clinical Practicum I |
0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| EMS 130 | Pharmacology |
3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| EMS 131 | Advanced Airway Management |
1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| EMS 160 | Cardiology I |
2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT 110 OR |
Mathematical Measurement and Literacy |
2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy |
(2) | (2) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 8
Lab/Shop Hours: 10
Clinical/WBL Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 13
Summer Term
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 220 | Cardiology II |
2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EMS 221 | EMS Clinical Practicum II |
0 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| EMS 260 | Trauma Emergencies |
1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Totals
Class Hours: 3
Lab/Shop Hours: 6
Clinical/WBL Hours: 6
Credit Hours: 7
Fall Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 231 | EMS Clinical Pract III |
0 | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| EMS 240 | Patients W/ Special Challenges |
1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| EMS 250 | Medical Emergencies |
3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| EMS 270 | Life Span Emergencies |
3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUM 115 OR |
Critical Thinking |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| PHI 240 | Introduction to Ethics |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Totals
Class Hours: 10
Lab/Shop Hours: 8
Clinical/WBL Hours: 9
Credit Hours: 16
Spring Semester
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS 241 | EMS Clinical Practicum IV |
0 | 0 | 12 | 4 |
| EMS 285 | EMS Capstone |
1 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COM 120 OR |
Intro Interpersonal Com |
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| COM 231 OR |
Public Speaking |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
| ENG 115 | Oral Communication | (3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Select one:
| Course | Course Title | Class Hours | Lab/Shop Hours | Clinical/WBL Hours | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSY 118 OR |
Interpersonal Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
(3) | (0) | (0) | (3) |
Totals
Class Hours: 7
Lab/Shop Hours: 3
Clinical/WBL Hours: 12
Credit Hours: 12
Total Credit Hours: 65
Legend
- : Comprehensive Articulation Agreement - This course is recommended for students transferring to a four-year university.
- : Local Requirement
- : Instructional Service Agreement
- : Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
- : Global Distinction
- : Requisite(s)
Additional Information
**Hours will vary depending on course selection.
A45340
