Emergency Medical Care, Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Admission Procedure
Students who have been admitted to the University and College of Justice, Safety & Military Science and declare a major in Emergency Medical Care are admitted to the Emergency Medical Care Program. Admission to the Emergency Medical Care Program does not guarantee admission to the Advanced Paramedic Sequence.
Emergency Medical Care majors are accepted each semester. Students are selected for admission into the Advanced Paramedic Sequence once a year. Selection is made based on an admission matrix of criteria that includes: GPA, entrance exam score, prerequisite course grades and EMT certification, Informational meetings communication will be distributed each spring semester. Please refer to the EMC webpage for additional information.
Additional Requirements
- Students must have a minimum grade of “C” in all advanced sequence, EMC pre-requisite courses.
- Students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Students must purchase and maintain student liability insurance prior to enrollment in
Course List Code Title Hours EMC 110 Emergency Medical Technician 5 EMC 115 Basic Clinical/Field Experience 2 EMC 342 Advanced Clinical I 3 EMC 352 Advanced Clinical II 3 EMC 360 Advanced Field Internship 2 EMC 362 Advanced Field Internship II 4 - All transfer credit evaluation and program approval must be completed prior to the application deadline.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 51.0904
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Foundations of Learning | ||
| GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/ Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| EMC 300 | Emergency Operations, and Behavioral Crisis | 3 |
| EMC 303 | Introduction to Cardiology | 3 |
| EMC 305 | Prehospital Management of OB/GYN/Pediatric Emergency | 3 |
| EMC 310 | Advanced Cardiology | 3 |
| EMC 320 | Adv Life Support: Trauma | 3 |
| EMC 335 | Medical Emergencies I | 3 |
| EMC 340 | Advanced Life Support: Medical Emergencies | 3 |
| EMC 342 | Advanced Clinical I | 3 |
| EMC 352 & 352L | Advanced Clinical II and Advanced Clinical II Lab | 3 |
| EMC 360 | Advanced Field Internship | 2 |
| EMC 362 | Advanced Field Internship II | 4 |
| EMC 400 | Emergency Care Systems Management | 3 |
| EMC 489 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | 10-32 | |
Emergency Medical Services Administration | ||
Paramedic/Science | ||
Paramedical Clinic/FSE | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 10-21 hours of free electives | 10-21 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Emergency Services Administration Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Introductory Chemistry G | ||
| CHE 101L | Introductory Chemistry Lab (Element 4) G | 1 |
| CHE 102 & 102L | Introductory Chemistry II and Introductory Chemistry Lab II | 4 |
| CHE 102L | Introductory Chemistry Lab II | 1 |
| EMC 420 | Emergency Services Design and Budget | 3 |
| EMC 430 | Legal and Ethical Aspects of Emergency Services | 3 |
| EMC 440 | EMS Instruction | 3 |
| EMC 480 | Topics in Emergency Medicine | 3 |
| Introduction to Psychology (Element 5B) G | ||
| PSY 308 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
Paramedic/Science Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BIO 273 | Clinical Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 331 | Cell Biology | 3 |
| BIO 208 & 208L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy & Physio I Lab | 4 |
| BIO 308 & 308L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 4 |
| General Chemistry and General Chemistry Lab I (Element 4) G | ||
| CHE 112 & 112L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Lab | 4 |
| CHE 361 & 361L | Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry Lab I | 4 |
| CHE 362 & 362L | Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Lab II | 4 |
| PHY 131 | College Physics I | 5 |
| Total Hours | 32 | |
Paramedical Clinic/FSE Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| BIO 208 & 208L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy & Physio I Lab | 4 |
| BIO 308 & 308L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 4 |
| Introductory Chemistry (Element 4) G | ||
| CHE 102 & 102L | Introductory Chemistry II and Introductory Chemistry Lab II | 4 |
| FSE 320 | Principles of Emergency Services | 3 |
| FSE 225 | Legal Aspects of Fire Protection | 3 |
| or OSH 261 | Principles of Occupational Safety and Health | |
| Introduction to Psychology (Element 5B) G | ||
| PSY 308 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above. A maximum of 3 cr. hr. will count toward Element 4.