Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Degree (A45340)
Fall Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
EMS 110 - EMT
EMS 110 - EMT
This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory,
airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and
operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge
and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.
Class: 6.00
Lab: 6.00
Clinical: 3.00
Credits: 9.00
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6.00 |
6.00 |
3.00 |
9.00 |
MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
MAT 110 - Mathematical Measurement and Literacy
This course provides an activity-based approach that develops measurement skills and
mathematical literacy using technology to solve problems for non-math intensive programs.
Topics include unit conversions and estimation within a variety of measurement systems;
ratio and proportion; basic geometric concepts; financial literacy; and statistics
including measures of central tendency, dispersion, and charting of data. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate the use of mathematics and technology to solve
practical problems, and to analyze and communicate results.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
BIO 163 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology
BIO 163 - Basic Anatomy & Physiology
This course provides a basic study of the structure and function of the human body.
Topics include a basic study of the body systems as well as an introduction to homeostasis,
cells, tissues, nutrition, acid-base balance, and electrolytes. Upon completion, students
should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the fundamental principles
of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.
Class: 4.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 5.00
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4.00 |
2.00 |
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5.00 |
| COM 120 - Intro to Interpersonal Communication
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 20 |
Spring Semester 1
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
EMS 122 - EMS Clinical Practicum I
EMS 122 - EMS Clinical Practicum I
This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic
student. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic skills. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate competency with fundamental paramedic level
skills.
Clinical: 3.00
Credits: 1.00
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3.00 |
1.00 |
EMS 130 - Pharmacology
EMS 130 - Pharmacology
This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration
and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include medical terminology, pharmacological
concepts, weights, measures, drug calculations, vascular access for fluids and medication
administration and legislation. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately
calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge
of pharmacology.
Class: 3.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 4.00
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3.00 |
3.00 |
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4.00 |
EMS 131 - Advanced Airway Management
EMS 131 - Advanced Airway Management
This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required
for paramedic certification. Topics must meet current guidelines for advanced airway
management in the pre-hospital setting. Upon completion, students should be able
to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control
and maintenance.
Class: 1.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
2.00 |
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2.00 |
EMS 140 - Rescue Scene Management
EMS 140 - Rescue Scene Management
This course introduces rescue scene management. Topics include response to hazardous
material conditions, incident command, and extrication of patients from a variety
of situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage rescue
operations based upon initial and follow-up scene assessment.
Class: 1.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
3.00 |
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2.00 |
EMS 160 - Cardiology I
EMS 160 - Cardiology I
This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for
paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology,
and rhythm interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and
interpret rhythms.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
3.00 |
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3.00 |
EMS 210 - Advanced Patient Assessment
EMS 210 - Advanced Patient Assessment
This course covers advanced patient assessment techniques and is required for paramedic
certification. Topics include initial assessment, medical-trauma history, field impression,
complete physical exam process, on-going assessment, and documentation skills. Upon
completion, students should be able to utilize basic communication skills and record
and report collected patient data.
Class: 1.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
3.00 |
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2.00 |
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry
This course is designed to develop the ability to produce clear writing in a variety
of genres and formats using a recursive process. Emphasis includes inquiry, analysis,
effective use of rhetorical strategies, thesis development, audience awareness, and
revision. Upon completion, students should be able to produce unified, coherent,
well-developed essays using standard written English.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 17 |
Summer Semester
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
EMS 221 - EMS Clinical Practicum II
EMS 221 - EMS Clinical Practicum II
This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis
is placed on increasing the proficiency of students' skills and abilities in patient
assessments and the delivery of care. Upon completion, students should be able to
demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.
Clinical: 6.00
Credits: 2.00
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6.00 |
2.00 |
EMS 220 - Cardiology II
EMS 220 - Cardiology II
This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required
for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment of cardiac emergencies,
cardiac pharmacology, and patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to
manage the cardiac patient.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
3.00 |
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3.00 |
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics
PHI 240 - Introduction to Ethics
This course introduces theories about the nature and foundations of moral judgments
and applications to contemporary moral issues. Emphasis is placed on moral theories
such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics. Upon completion, students
should be able to apply various ethical theories to moral issues such as abortion,
capital punishment, poverty, war, terrorism, the treatment of animals, and issues
arising from new technologies.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-111
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 8 |
Fall Semester 2
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
EMS 231 - EMS Clinical Practicum III
EMS 231 - EMS Clinical Practicum III
This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is
placed on enhancing the students' skills and abilities in providing advanced-level
care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in
advanced-level patient care.
Clinical: 9.00
Credits: 3.00
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9.00 |
3.00 |
EMS 250 - Medical Emergencies
EMS 250 - Medical Emergencies
This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered
in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include
appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the
following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine,
genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious
diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students
should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered
medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment.
Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-122 and EMS-130
Class: 3.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 4.00
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3.00 |
3.00 |
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4.00 |
EMS 260 - Trauma Emergencies
EMS 260 - Trauma Emergencies
This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions
for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for
paramedic certification. Topics include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary,
orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head,
neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should
be able to recognize and manage trauma situations based upon patient assessment and
should adhere to standards of care.
Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-122 and EMS-130
Class: 1.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
3.00 |
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2.00 |
EMS 270 - Life Span Emergencies
EMS 270 - Life Span Emergencies
This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies
from conception through death required for paramedic certification. Topics include
gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological
therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age-specific
emergencies.
Class: 3.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 4.00
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3.00 |
3.00 |
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4.00 |
PSY 150 - General Psychology
PSY 150 - General Psychology
This course provides an overview of the scientific study of human behavior. Topics
include history, methodology, biopsychology, sensation, perception, learning, motivation,
cognition, abnormal behavior, personality theory, social psychology, and other relevant
topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic knowledge
of the science of psychology.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 16 |
Spring Semester 2
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
EMS 150 - Emergency Vehicles and EMSCommunication
EMS 150 - Emergency Vehicles and EMSCommunication
This course covers the principles governing emergency vehicles, maintenance of emergency
vehicles, and EMS communication equipment. Topics include applicable motor vehicle
laws affecting emergency vehicle operation, defensive driving, collision avoidance
techniques, communication systems, and information management systems. Upon completion,
students should have a basic knowledge of emergency vehicles, maintenance, and communication
needs.
Class: 1.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
3.00 |
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2.00 |
EMS 235 - EMS Management
EMS 235 - EMS Management
This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service
system. Topics include structure and function of municipal governments, EMS grantsmanship,
finance, regulatory agencies, system management, legal issues, and other topics relevant
to the EMS manager. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles
of managing emergency medical service delivery systems.
Class: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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2.00 |
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2.00 |
EMS 240 - Patients With Special Challenges
EMS 240 - Patients With Special Challenges
This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of interacting
with patients with special challenges and is required for paramedic certification.
Topics include appropriate intervention and interaction for neglected, abused, terminally
ill, chronically ill, technology assisted, bariatric, physically challenged, mentally
challenged, or assaulted patients as well as behavioral emergencies. Upon completion,
students should be able to recognize and manage the care of patients with special
challenges.
Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-122 and EMS-130
Class: 1.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
2.00 |
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2.00 |
EMS 241 - EMS Clinical Practicum IV
EMS 241 - EMS Clinical Practicum IV
This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is
placed on mastering the skills/competencies required of the paramedic providing advanced-level
care. Upon completion, students should be able to provide advanced-level patient care
as an entry-level paramedic.
Clinical: 12.00
Credits: 4.00
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12.00 |
4.00 |
EMS 285 - EMS Capstone
EMS 285 - EMS Capstone
This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team
leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certification.
Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integration of didactic and psychomotor skills,
and effective performance in simulated emergency situations. Upon completion, students
should be able to recognize and appropriately respond to a variety of EMS-related
events.
Prerequisites: Take All: EMS-220, EMS-250, and EMS-260
Class: 1.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 2.00
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1.00 |
3.00 |
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2.00 |
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Total: 12 |
The following courses may be taken prior to acceptance into the program:
MAT-110; BIO-163; COM-120; ENG-111; PHI-240; PSY-150; BIO-168; BIO-169; MAT-143; COM-231;
ENG-112; HUM-115; SOC-210; PSY-118
Other Major hours;
| Course |
Class Hours |
Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Credits |
BIO 168 - Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 168 - Anatomy and Physiology I
This course provides a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human
body. Topics include body organization, homeostasis, cytology, histology, and the
integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems and special senses. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of
anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships.
Class: 3.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 4.00
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3.00 |
3.00 |
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4.00 |
BIO 169 - Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO 169 - Anatomy and Physiology II
This course provides a continuation of the comprehensive study of the anatomy and
physiology of the human body. Topics include the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems as well as metabolism, nutrition,
acid-base balance, and fluid and electrolyte balance. Upon completion, students should
be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology
and their interrelationships.
Prerequisites: Take BIO-168
Class: 3.00
Lab: 3.00
Credits: 4.00
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3.00 |
3.00 |
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4.00 |
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy
MAT 143 - Quantitative Literacy
This course is designed to engage students in complex and realistic situations involving
the mathematical phenomena of quantity, change and relationship, and uncertainty through
project- and activity-based assessment. Emphasis is placed on authentic contexts
which will introduce the concepts of numeracy, proportional reasoning, dimensional
analysis, rates of growth, personal finance, consumer statistics, practical probabilities,
and mathematics for citizenship. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize
quantitative information as consumers and to make personal, professional, and civic
decisions by decoding, interpreting, using, and communicating quantitative information
found in modern media and encountered in everyday life.
Class: 2.00
Lab: 2.00
Credits: 3.00
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2.00 |
2.00 |
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3.00 |
| COM 231 - Public Speaking
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the Disciplines
ENG 112 - Writing and Research in the Disciplines
This course, the second in a series of two, introduces research techniques, documentation
styles, and writing strategies. Emphasis is placed on analyzing information and ideas
and incorporating research findings into documented writing and research projects.
Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate and synthesize information from
primary and secondary sources using documentation appropriate to various disciplines.
Prerequisites: Take ENG-111
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking
HUM 115 - Critical Thinking
This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human
conflict. Emphasis is placed on evaluating information, problem solving, approaching
cross-cultural perspectives, and resolving controversies and dilemmas. Upon completion,
students should be able to demonstrate orally and in writing the use of critical thinking
skills in the analysis of appropriate texts.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology
SOC 210 - Introduction to Sociology
This course introduces the scientific study of human society, culture, and social
interactions. Topics include socialization, research methods, diversity and inequality,
cooperation and conflict, social change, social institutions, and organizations.
Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of sociological
concepts as they apply to the interplay among individuals, groups, and societies.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology
PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology
This course introduces the basic principles of psychology as they relate to personal
and professional development. Emphasis is placed on personality traits, communication/leadership
styles, effective problem solving, and cultural diversity as they apply to personal
and work environments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of these principles of psychology as they apply to personal and professional
development.
Class: 3.00
Credits: 3.00
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3.00 |
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3.00 |
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Total: 26 |
