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, Allied Health 

(850) 484-2308

msowell@pensacolastate.edu

Degree Requirements

Prerequisite Courses (12 cc)

EMS 1119Emergency Medical Technician

8 cc

EMS 1119LEMT Lab

2 cc

EMS 1411LEMT Clinical Internship

2 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 1080Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology

3 cc

BSC 1080LEssentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory

1 cc

EMS 1601Introduction to Advanced Prehospital Care

1 cc

EMS 2231LParamedic Lab I

3 cc

EMS 2613Patient Assessment

1 cc

EMS 2614Airway 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)

EMS 1612Cardiovascular Emergencies

2 cc

EMS 1654LParamedic Field/Clinical Experience I

3 cc

EMS 1683Fundamentals of Advanced Prehospital Care

1 cc

EMS 2232LParamedic Lab II

2 cc

EMS 2627Medical Emergencies

4 cc

ENC 1101English Composition I

3 cc

Term 3 (15 cc)

EMS 2236LParamedic Lab III

3 cc

EMS 2628OB/GYN/Neonatal/Pediatric Emergencies

2 cc

EMS 2655LParamedic Field/Clinical Experience II

3 cc

EMS 2680Behavioral Emergencies

1 cc

EMS 2681Special Considerations in Prehospital Care

1 cc

EMS 2682Advanced Prehospital Trauma Management

2 cc

MAC 1105College Algebra

3 cc

Term 4 (15 cc)

DEP 2004Human Growth and Development

3 cc

EMS 2460LEMS Field Leadership

1 cc

EMS 2656LParamedic 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

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