Emergency Medical Science A.A.S.: Bridging Option

Bridging Option for Currently Credentialed EMT-Paramedics

Degree requires 66 semester hours. Through the bridging program, currently credentialed EMT-Paramedics receive 40 semester hours of advanced placement. The remaining course work to complete the A.A.S. in Emergency Medical Science requires 26 additional semester hours of work outlined below. Students must take 17 hours from the required courses to meet the residency requirements of DCCC, or challenge exams in EMS prefix courses for residency hour requirements.

Technical Standards:

In addition to DCCC requirements and course objectives, there are professional standards that encompass communication, motor skills, sensory and cognitive ability and professional conduct that are essential for the competent study and practice of this program. Emergency Medical Science Technical Standards

Requirement(s)

EMS-235 EMS Management Credit Hours: 2.00
EMS-140 Rescue Scene Management Credit Hours: 2.00
ENG-111 Writing and Inquiry (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
ENG-114 Professional Research & Reporting (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
PSY-150 General Psychology (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
HUM-115 Critical Thinking (CAA) Credit Hours: 3.00
MED-120 Survey of Medical Terminology Credit Hours: 2.00
BIO-165 Anatomy and Physiology I (CAA) Credit Hours: 4.00
BIO-166 Anatomy and Physiology II (CAA) Credit Hours: 4.00