Emergency Medical Science – Bridge Option (A45340B)
Are you a current Paramedic and looking to complete an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in EMS? If so, our EMS Bridge Program may be exactly what you need. If you hold current Paramedic, BLS, ACLS, PALS, and PHTLS credentials, you can earn up to 48-hours of course credit towards your Emergency Medical Science degree. 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. Opportunities for personal growth, employment opportunities and promotions could improve by earning your EMS degree. Apply or contact us today to get started.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester # 1 | ||
| BIO 168 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| HUM 115, PHI 215, or PHI 240 | ||
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| EMS 280 | EMS Bridge Course | 3 |
| EMS 125 | Instructor Methdology | 3 |
| -or- | ||
| EMS 235 | EMS Management | 2 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Spring Semester #1 | ||
| BIO 169 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| ENG 112 | Writing/Research in Disc | 3 |
| -or- | ||
| ENG 114 | Professional Research | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 10 | |
| NOTE: Bridge Program Applicants must have a current and unencumbered North Carolina and/or National Registry Paramedic credentials. Upon admission, entry students will receive advanced standing for EMS 110 with approval from the Program Director. | ||
| EMS 110 | EMT | 9 |
| Then, upon successfully completing EMS 280 with a “C” or better, the student will be awarded credit for prior learning for the following: | ||
| EMS 130 | Pharmacology | 4 |
| EMS 160 | Cardiology I | 3 |
| EMS 220 | Cardiology II | 3 |
| EMS 221 | EMS Clinical Practicum II | 2 |
| EMS 231 | EMS Clinical Practicum III | 3 |
| EMS 240 | Patients w/ Special Challenges | 2 |
| EMS 241 | EMS Clinical Practicum IV | 4 |
| EMS 250 | Medical Emergencies | 4 |
| EMS 260 | Trauma Emergencies | 2 |
| EMS 270 | Life Span Emergencies | 4 |
| EMS 285 | EMS Capstone | 2 |
| Semester Total | 45 | |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 70 | |
