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Emergency Medical Science -
Associate Degree in Applied Science

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.

Coastal Carolina Community College offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree. This has been identified as a limited enrollment program and may involve certain deadlines. See an academic counselor for additional information. The appropriate coursework is listed below. Coastal Carolina Community College requires that students complete all degree requirements to establish eligibility to take the paramedic certification examination.

Student Outcomes
EMS Curriculum Outcomes 2019 Cohort 2020 Cohort 2021
Cohort
2022
Cohort
Retention 85.7% 62.5% 75% 71%
Pass Rate
(Cumulative NREMT/State exam within three attempts)
100% 100% 66.7% 100%
Placement 100% 100% 66.7% 80%

 

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Curriculum Pathways

Emergency Medical Science - Bridging

The Emergency Medical Science Bridging program was developed to allow currently certified, non-degree EMT-Paramedics to earn a two-year Associate in Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Science. A total of forty-three (43) transfer hours will be awarded to certified EMT-Paramedics. Admission requirements must be met prior to matriculation.

Coastal Carolina Community College offers an Associate in Applied Science Degree. This has been identified as a limited enrollment program and may involve certain deadlines. See an academic counselor for more information.

Curriculum Pathways