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Emergency Medical Science Bridging Program Degree (A45340B)
Emergency Medical Science Bridging Program Degree (A45340B)
Overview
The Emergency Medical Science Bridging program is designed to allow a currently credentialed non-degree holding paramedic to earn an associate degree in Emergency Medical Science in two semesters.
Details
- Credential Level: Degree
- Total Credit Hours: 70-74
- Offered In-Person: Yes
Semester Schedule
Learn more about our semester schedules for this program. Talk to your advisor for more options.
First Year - Fall Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMS-280 | EMS Bridging Course | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 9 | |||||
The Emergency Medical Science Bridging program is designed to allow a currently credentialed non-degreed Paramedic to earn a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Science in two semesters.
The prerequisites for admission to the EMS Bridging program include current credential/certification in all of the following:
The prerequisites for admission to the EMS Bridging program include current credential/certification in all of the following:
- North Carolina or National Registry Paramedic Credential
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (or NREMT equivalent)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (or PHTLS)
Take One (1) Course:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 3 to 4 | |||||
First Year - Spring Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-163 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| EMS-235 | EMS Management | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 13 | |||||
The following courses must be completed with a grade of "B" or better: BIO-163.