Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program
A45340BR (Associate Degree Bridge Program)
The Emergency Medical Science bridge program has been established for students that have completed portions of EMS requirements through NC Community College Continuing Education program. Currently credentialed Paramedics would receive 45 semester hours of credit toward the AAS degree. The remaining coursework to complete the degree will require 29 semester hours of work outlines below.
In addition to the courses listed below, students may be required to take developmental courses based on placement guidelines. These courses do not count toward the credit hours needed for graduation.
Once the student has been accepted into the bridge program, the student will receive credit for the following courses:
EMS-110 EMT
EMS-122 Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Clinical Practicum I
EMS-130 Pharmacology
EMS-131 Advanced Airway Management
EMS-160 Cardiology I
EMS-220 Cardiology II
EMS-221 Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Clinical Practicum II
EMS-231 Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Clinical Practicum III
EMS-240 Patients with Special Challenges
EMS-241 Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Clinical Practicum IV
EMS-250 Medical Emergencies
EMS-260 Trauma Emergencies
EMS-270 Life Span Emergencies
EMS-285 Emergency Medical Science (EMS) Capstone
45 Credits Total