Emergency Medical Science Diploma
Program Code: D45340
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| EMS-110 | EMT | 9 |
| MAT-110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| BIO-163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 5 |
| Hours | 20 | |
| Spring | ||
| EMS-122 | EMS Clinical Practicum I | 1 |
| EMS-130 | Pharmacology | 4 |
| EMS-131 | Advanced Airway Management | 2 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Summer | ||
| EMS-160 | Cardiology I | 3 |
| EMS-220 | Cardiology II | 3 |
| EMS-221 | EMS Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EMS-231 | EMS Clinical Practicum III | 3 |
| EMS-250 | Medical Emergencies | 4 |
| EMS-260 | Trauma Emergencies | 2 |
| EMS-270 | Life Span Emergencies | 4 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| EMS-240 | Patients With Special Challenges | 2 |
| EMS-241 | EMS Clinical Practicum IV | 4 |
| EMS-285 | EMS Capstone | 2 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Total Hours | 56 | |
The following courses may be substituted for BIO-163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO-168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
The following course may be substituted for MAT-110 Mathematical Measurement and Literacy:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
Potential Careers
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