Emergency Medical Science - Bridge Option (A45340B)

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Program
Emergency Medical Science
Degree Type
Associate in Applied Science
Credential Number
A45340B

The Emergency Medical Science Bridge program provides currently certified paramedics with the opportunity to earn an Emergency Medical Science degree. The program acknowledges the prior knowledge and experience of paramedics, allowing them to complete the Emergency Medical Science program faster than the traditional student. Students with an active North Carolina Office of EMS-issued paramedic certificate or a National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians-issued paramedic certification may receive block credit for EMS 110, EMS 122, EMS 130, EMS 131, EMS 160, EMS 220, EMS 221, EMS 231, EMS 240, EMS 241, EMS 250, EMS 260, EMS 270, and EMS 285.

The Emergency Medical Science Bridge program 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 prepare graduates to enter the workforce. Students gain complex knowledge and competency by employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight, effectively linking the emergency scene to the larger healthcare system. 

Employment opportunities for paramedics are broad, including positions with emergency medical services (EMS), fire departments, rescue agencies, hospitals, industry, and educational or government agencies.

Advanced Placement and Experiential Learning

  • Student must provide an official transcript to the college.
  • Student, when applying for EMT, must provide a copy of an unrestricted NC or NR EMT certification.
    • EMT certification will be awarded credit for EMS 110, when requested.
  • Student, when applying for specific classes in the paramedic program but only has an Advanced EMT certification, must provide a copy of an unrestricted NC or NR AEMT.
    • AEMT certification will be awarded credit for EMS 122, EMS 130, EMS 131, EMS 160, when requested.
  • Student, when applying for the EMS Bridge Program must provide a copy of an unrestricted NC or NR Paramedic Certification.
    • Paramedic Certification will be awarded credit for EMS 122, EMS 130, EMS 131, EMS 160, EMS 220, EMS 221, EMS 231, EMS 241, EMS 250, EMS 260, EMS 270, and EMS 285, when requested.

Curriculum/Continuing Education Crossover

EMR

  • No curriculum crossover for EMS

EMT

  • EMS 4200 = EMS 110

*ADVANCED EMT & PARAMEDIC PART 1

  • EMS 4300 = EMS 122, EMS 130, EMS 131, EMS 160

*PARAMEDIC

  • EMS 4400 Paramedic Part 2 = EMS 220, EMS 221, EMS 240, EMS 260
  • EMS 4400 Paramedic Part 3 = EMS 231, EMS 250, EMS 270
  • EMS 4400 Paramedic Part 4 = EMS 241, EMS 285 = EMS 4400 Part 4 Capstone

 

General Education Requirements

Communication

Take 2 Groups

Group 1 - Take 3 credits from

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Sub-Total Credits
3

Group 2 - Take 3 credits from

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
Humanities/Fine Arts

Take 3 credits from

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
Social/Behavioral Sciences

Take 3 credits from

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
Natural Science/Math

Take at least 3 credits from

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Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Major Requirements

Take 13 credits from

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
13

Concentration

Paramedic

Take 36 credits from

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
36

Other Major Requirements

Take 6 credits from

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
6

Bridge Course

Take 3 credits from

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Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
NOTE: EMS 280 is included in this program as a transition/bridge course for the student who is credentialed as a paramedic.

 

 

Course Sequencing
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Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
13
Item #
Title
Credits
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
15
Total Credits
73