Emergency Medical Science, AAS - Bridging Degree (Pending SACSCOC approval - Effective Spring 2024)
A45340
*The Emergency Medical Science bridging curriculum is designed for career advancement for currently credentialed paramedics who are interested in earning their associate degree.
Official Program Description registered with NC Community College System:
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.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Emergency Management program, a graduate should be able to:
- Cognitive Domain - Students will demonstrate the knowledge of a competent entry-level paramedic.
- Psychomotor Domain - Students will demonstrate the skills of a competent entry-level paramedic.
- Affective Domain - Students will demonstrate the behaviors of a competent entry-level paramedic.
*Note
The Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Bridge program is designed for credentialed paramedics who want to obtain their EMS degree. Paramedics must have an active state or national paramedic credential to be eligible. Please contact Dr. Frederic McCall, EMS Program Director, at fcmccall@waynecc.edu or 919-739-6982 for more information.
Degree Awarded
The Associate in Applied Science Degree - Emergency Medical Science program is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
For More Information
The Emergency Medical Science program is in the Public Safety Division. For more information, call (919) 739-6799 or (919) 739-6804; or visit us at our website at www.waynecc.edu/ept/.
*Credit for Prior Learning
First Semester
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success |
2
| 1 |
| BIO 163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology |
6
| 5 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
| 3 |
| MAT 110 | Mathematical Measurement and Literacy |
4
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 12 |
Second Semester
| EMS 235 | EMS Management |
2
| 2 |
| ENG 112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines |
3
| 3 |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking |
3
| 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | 11 |
Total Credit Hours: 70