Emergency Medical Science Bridge, AAS (A45340B)

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The Emergency Medical Science - Bridge program is a degree completion track allowing currently certified, non-degree paramedics to earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Science.

Major Courses

BIO 161 - Intro to Human Biology Credit Hours: 3
EMS 125 - EMS Instructor Methodology Credit Hours: 3
EMS 140 - Rescue Scene Management Credit Hours: 2
EMS 150 - Emerg Vehicles & EMS Comm Credit Hours: 2
EMS 280 - EMS Bridging Course Credit Hours: 3
Articulated Credit Courses Credit Hours: 47 ∇

Total: 60 Credit Hours

General Education Courses

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credit Hours: 3
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credit Hours: 3
MAT 110 - Math Measurement & Literacy Credit Hours: 3
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Credit Hours: 3 *

Total: 15 Credit Hours

Total Credits for AAS Degree: 75

∇ Articulated Credit Courses:

Individuals with a current North Carolina or National Registry Paramedic certification may receive articulated credit for the courses listed below. Certification cannot be expired in order to receive articulated credit and must remain current while enrolled in program.

EMS 110 - EMT Credit Hours: 9
EMS 122 - EMS Clinical Practicum I Credit Hours: 1
EMS 130 - Pharmacology Credit Hours: 4
EMS 131 - Advanced Airway Management Credit Hours: 2
EMS 160 - Cardiology I Credit Hours: 3
EMS 210 - Adv. Patient Assessment Credit Hours: 2
EMS 220 - Cardiology II Credit Hours: 3
EMS 221 - EMS Clinical Practicum II Credit Hours: 2
EMS 231 - EMS Clinical Pract III Credit Hours: 3
EMS 240 - Patients w/ Special Challenges Credit Hours: 2
EMS 241 - EMS Clinical Practicum IV Credit Hours: 4
EMS 250 - Medical Emergencies Credit Hours: 4
EMS 260 - Trauma Emergencies Credit Hours: 2
EMS 270 - Life Span Emergencies Credit Hours: 4
EMS 285 - EMS Capstone Credit Hours: 2

*Recommended General Education Options:

Humanities/Fine Arts:

Take 3 credits:

HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 3 or
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics Credit Hours: 3

Note:

Students making satisfactory progress should complete this program in three semesters. Additional time may be needed to complete general education requirements.

This program has special admissions requirements. These requirements are in addition to those completed for the College. Please visit www.pittcc.edu to review the requirements (click on Health Sciences > Admissions).

Graduates of this program are not eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Paramedic credentialing examination unless the graduate completed a Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs accredited program or program that holds a Letter of Review from the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for Emergency Medical Services Professions after January 1, 2013. Any student who graduated from a state approved paramedic program prior to January 1, 2013 is eligible to take the NREMT Paramedic credentialing examination.