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Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services
The Emergency Medical Services Program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing jobs in the pre-hospital setting. Within the core curriculum for the degree, all students are required to take the EMT-Basic course, which meets the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B). Successful completion of this course qualifies the student to take the National Registry Examination for EMT-Basic. The clinical concentration within the EMS degree meets the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Standard Curriculum for Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (EMT-P) training programs. Successful completion of the program qualifies the graduate to take the National Registry Examination for EMT-Paramedic. The clinical concentration of the EMS Program is designed to prepare the graduate for a volunteer or paid career as a certified EMT-Paramedic.
Admission to the Emergency Medical Services AS Program is made after admission to the College and prior to enrollment in any of the EMS courses in the Paramedic Program (200-level EMSP courses), and the student must complete the following and submit to the EMS Program Coordinator: an application to the EMS Paramedic Program, a photocopy of current EMT-Basic and CPR (Healthcare Provider Course) certification, a photocopy of student’s birth certificate, submission to the EMS Coordinator of a completed immunization record prior to participation in any EMS Practicum course, submission of yearly PPD results (or chest X-ray, if appropriate) and a criminal background check.
Students in the EMS Program are subject to Blue Ridge Community and Technical College’s requirements for admissions, basic skills testing, and appropriate course placement, including mandated developmental courses, which are not counted toward completion of the program. Blue Ridge CTC Catalog requirements regarding academic standards, student conduct, and graduation procedures also apply.
Curriculum for an Associate of Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services |
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| General Education |
19 |
| EMS Program Core |
14 |
| Concentration |
35 |
Total Credit Hours Required |
68 |
| General Education | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
CGEN 100 Critical Thinking and Learning |
3 |
CGEN 101 Career Development |
1 |
ENGL 101 Written English I |
3 |
MATH 100+ Any MATH 100 or above |
3 |
COMM 202 Fundamentals of Speech OR CBUS 105 Business Communication |
3 |
PSYC 203 Introduction to Psychology OR SOCI 203 General Sociology |
3 |
OFTC 102 Microsoft Computer Apps Intro |
3 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
19 |
EMS Program Core |
Credit Hours |
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EMSP 101 Introduction to EMS |
3 |
EMSP 102 EMT-Basic |
5 |
EMSP 103 EMS Operations |
3 |
EMSP 104 EMS Practicum I |
1 |
EMSP 211 Field Research and Evaluation |
2 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
14 |
Clinical Concentration |
Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| CAHS 120 Human A&P for Healthcare I | 3 |
| CAHS 121 Human A&P for Healhcare Lab I | 1 |
| CAHS 122 Human A&P for Healthcare II | 3 |
| CAHS 123 Human A&P for Healthcare Lab II | 1 |
| EMSP 201 Airway Management/Pt Assess | 3 |
| EMSP 202 Pathophysiology & Shock Trauma | 3 |
| EMSP 203 Pre-Hispital Phar/Medical Term | 3 |
| EMSP 204 EMS Practicum II | 2 |
| EMSP 205 Medical Emergencies I | 4 |
| EMSP 206 EMS Practicum III | 2 |
| EMSP 207 Medical Emergencies II | 4 |
| EMSP 208 Special Patients and Situations | 3 |
| EMSP 209 EMS Practicum IV | 2 |
| EMSP 210 Assessment Based Management | 1 |
Subtotal Credit Hours Required |
35
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