Emergency Medical Services - Associate of Applied Science
Students must complete all College degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 87-91 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
All courses must be completed with a C or higher.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Course required from Area I, III, IV, and VII and choose one course from Area II, V, or VI. 1, 2 | 16 | |
Area I: Communications | ||
| Composition I (Required) | ||
Area II: Mathematics | ||
| Survey of Mathematics (Recommended) | ||
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory (non majors) (Recommended) | ||
| Choose one course from the Areas below: | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences | ||
Area V: Humanities | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| Area VII: Flexible 3 (General Education Elective) | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| COMM 1130G | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or COMM 1115G | Introduction to Communication | |
| FIRE 115 | Hazardous Materials Awareness and Operations | 3 |
| FIRE 130 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services Safety and Survival | 3 |
| FIRE 252 | Vehicle Extrication | 2 |
| OATS/NURS 150 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| OEEM 101 | CPR for the Health Care Professional | 1 |
| OEEM 120 | Emergency Medical Technician Basic | 6 |
| OEEM 120 L | Emergency Medical Technician Basic Lab | 2 |
| OEEM 121 | Emergency Medical Technician Basic Field/Clinical | 1 |
| OEEM 150 | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate | 5 |
| OEEM 150 L | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Lab | 2 |
| OEEM 151 | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Field/Clinical | 2 |
| OEEM 153 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology for the EMS Provider | 3 |
| OEEM 155 | Special Topics | 1 |
| OEEM 177 | Emergency Medical Services Instructor | 4 |
| OEEM 207 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
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Complete as needed according to program director.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| OATS 150 or NURS 150 |
Medical Terminology or Medical Terminology |
3 |
| BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 4 |
| GEN Ed Course – One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Hours | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| GEN Ed Course – One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3 | |
| MATH 1215 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| GEN Ed Course – One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 13-14 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OEEM 206 | Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care | 3 |
| OEEM 150 | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate | 5 |
| OEEM 150 L | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Lab | 2 |
| OEEM 151 | Emergency Medical Technician Intermediate Field/Clinical | 2 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| OEEM 201 | Human Pathophysiology | 3 |
| OEEM 202 | EMT-Paramedic Respiratory Emergencies | 3 |
| GEN Ed Course – One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3-4 | |
| OEEM 207 | Introduction to Pharmacology | 3 |
| Hours | 12-13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OEEM 203 | EMT-Paramedic Trauma Emergencies | 3 |
| OEEM 210 | Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation | 3 |
| OEEM 216 | EMT-Paramedic: Reproductive and Childhood Emergencies | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| Approved OEEM Elective | 1-3 | |
| Approved OEEM Elective | 1-3 | |
| OEEM 230 | EMT-Paramedic Clinical Experience I | 3 |
| OEEM 240 | EMT-Paramedic Field Experience I | 3 |
| Hours | 8-12 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OEEM 212 | EMT-Paramedic Cardiovascular Emergencies | 3 |
| OEEM 231 | EMT-Paramedic Clinical Experience II | 3 |
| Approved OEEM Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Spring | ||
| OEEM 213 | EMT-Paramedic: Medical Emergencies I | 3 |
| OEEM 242 | EMT-Paramedic Field Internship | 3 |
| General Education Elective Course 2 | 3-4 | |
| Hours | 9-10 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| OEEM 214 | EMT-Paramedic: Medical Environmental Emergencies II | 3 |
| OEEM 243 | EMT-Paramedic Preparation for Practice | 2 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Total Hours | 87-94 | |
- 1
Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
- 2
See the General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
- 3
Complete as needed according to program director.