Associate in Science - Emergency Medical Services
Program Description
The Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS-AS) provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of advanced life support measures and prepares students to seek employment in various emergency medical fields. The program uses a combination of lecture, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction.
The Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services includes the Technical Certificate in:
Paramedic
Program Information
The program is designed for the Licensed Emergency Medical Technician to earn the Technical Certificate in Paramedic and the EMS-AS degree. Enrollment in the EMS prefix courses requires a Florida EMT license. A student first will be admitted to Pensacola State College, and after satisfying all admission requirements for this program, the student is considered for admission to the EMS-AS program.
The graduate of the program that is seeking to become a licensed Paramedic must successfully complete the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).
Program Admission Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- College Application
When the student has met the program admission requirements, the student’s application is evaluated by the Office of Admissions.
Program Progression Requirements
Progression in the Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services program requires the following.
- EMS prefix courses require a Florida EMT license.
- A grade of C or higher in courses in the curriculum.
- Satisfactory completion of clinical requirements which include the following:
- Level II FDLE background screen;
- Urine drug screen;
- Immunizations and Vaccines; and
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.
Program Completion Requirements
- Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses applicable to the program of study.
- Meet the academic residence requirement of completing at least 25% of the program with classes at Pensacola State College.
Program Contact:
Dr. Mitzie Sowell
Department Head, Health Sciences
(850) 484-2308
msowell@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Prerequisite Courses (12 cc)
The EMS prefix courses come from the EMT-ATD program, which is a closed program. See catalog for entry requirements.
Term 1 (16 cc)
| BSC 1080 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 3 cc |
| BSC 1080L | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 cc |
| EMS 1601 | Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care | 1 cc |
| EMS 2231L | Paramedic Lab I | 3 cc |
| EMS 2613 | Patient Assessment | 1 cc |
| EMS 2614 | Airway Management and Respiratory Emergencies | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Natural Sciences (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Natural Sciences Lab | 1 cc |
Term 2 (15 cc)
Term 3 (15 cc)
| EMS 2236L | Paramedic Lab III | 3 cc |
| EMS 2628 | OB/GYN/Neonatal/Pediatric Emergencies | 2 cc |
| EMS 2655L | Paramedic Field/Clinical Experience II | 3 cc |
| EMS 2680 | Behavioral Emergencies | 1 cc |
| EMS 2681 | Special Considerations in Prehospital Care | 1 cc |
| EMS 2682 | Advanced Prehospital Trauma Management | 2 cc |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cc |
Term 4 (15 cc)
| DEP 2004 | Human Growth and Development | 3 cc |
| EMS 2460L | EMS Field Leadership | 1 cc |
| EMS 2656L | Paramedic Field/Clinical Internship | 5 cc |
| See Choices | Humanities (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
| See Choices | Social Sciences (General Education Core Course) | 3 cc |
See general education course list for general education course options.
Total Credit Hours: 73