EMS Professions Diploma Program
EP12 - 201512
Program Description
Students who complete the EMS Professions diploma will be able to fluidly move into the Paramedicine program at the diploma level (Paramedicine program is only available at Hall campus). Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and to apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT. The primary focus of the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This individual possesses the basic knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care and transportation. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians function as part of a comprehensive EMS response, under medical oversight. Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians perform interventions with the basic and advanced equipment typically found on an ambulance. The Advanced Emergency Medical Technician is a link from the scene to the emergency health care system. Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted during Fall & Spring Semesters. Once students complete this diploma, they will have also earned the Emergency Medical Technician and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician certificates.
Program Specific Admissions Requirements
Prior to beginning the Paramedicine diploma, students must provide documentation of current EMT-I/AEMT Certification (EMT level certification will be admitted on a case by case basis.)
Prior to beginning clinical/internship courses, students must order and pay for a background check and meet background check screening requirements as required by the clinical facility. Cost is approximately $50.
Program Length & Availability
4 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.
(Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Basic Skills – Total of 9 Hours
Program-Specific Core – Total of 33 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 42
Graduation Plan
Semester One
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| ALHS 1011 | Structure/Function- Human Body | 5 |
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for ALHS | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Semester Two
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
| EMSP 1110 | Introduction to the EMT Profession | 3 |
| EMSP 1120 | EMT Assessment/Airway Management and Pharmacology | 3 |
| EMSP 1130 | Medical Emergencies for the EMT | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Three
Semester Four
Apply for Graduation
| EMSP 1510 | Advanced Concepts for the AEMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1520 | Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1530 | Clinical Applications for the AEMT | 1 |
| EMSP 1540 | Clinical and Practical Applications for the AEMT | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10 |
Total Credit Hours: 42
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.