Emergency Medical Services • Associate in Applied Science
OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM
Total Credit Hours: 71
Colleague Code: AAS.EMS
Curriculum Code: EMS 101
Recommended Course Sequence:
First Semester: EGL 101, EMS 101, EST 101, HLT 109
Second Semester: BIO 107, EGL 102, MAT 113, POS 101 or POS 201, BUS 121
Third Semester: EMS 201
Fourth Semester: EMS 202
Fifth Semester: EMS 203, PHI 205
Program Information:
- This program prepares students for careers providing pre-hospital emergency medical care by way of adherence to local, state and national standards of care and treatment protocols.
For Program Information Contact:
Health Professions Department at 217.786.2834 or 217.786.2449 or see an academic advisor.
Required General Education Courses (17 credits)
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Human Biology |
4 credits |
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Composition I |
3 credits |
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Composition II |
3 credits |
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College Algebra |
4 credits |
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Ethics: Morality and Contemporary Value |
3 credits |
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Introduction to American Politics or |
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State and Local Government |
3 credits |
Required Program Courses (45 credits)
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Emergency Medical Technician-Basic |
8 credits |
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EMT Paramedic-Medical |
14 credits |
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EMT Paramedic-Trauma |
14 credits |
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EMT Paramedic-Specialized Care |
6 credits |
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Introduction to Emergency Management |
3 credits |
Required Program Support Courses (9 credits)
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Medical Terminology |
3 credits |
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Introduction to Business Organization |
3 credits |