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Health Care Institute (����ӰԺ) pus the students first, preparing them for the real-world applications of their studies and focusing programs around students’ needs.

The certification and degree programs offered here at ����ӰԺ allow students to begin an exciting career in health industries of their choosing. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is one such health-focused field. If you’re interested in a career in EMS, as an EMT, or a paramedic, ����ӰԺ is the place to begin your journey.

Why Study EMS at ����ӰԺ

EMS, or Emergency Medical Services, deals with the pre-hospital care of patients, often those involved in crime scenes, car accidents, traumatic injuries, or isolated medical events. At ����ӰԺ, you can begin your career in EMS by receiving an associate of science degree and EMT certificates. Before enrolling in the degree program, students should obtain EMT-Basic and EMT-Hospital/Field Combined certifications.

How to Obtain an EMS Degree at ����ӰԺ

The associate of science degree in EMS builds upon the EMT-Paramedic program here at ����ӰԺ. In addition to that coursework, students must complete five general education courses:

• ENC1101: English Composition I
• ENC1101: English Composition II
• MGF1106: Liberal Arts Mathematics or MTA 1030: Intermediate Algebra
• PSY2012: Introduction to Psychology
• AMH2010: History of the USA: A Survey to 1877

These classes comprise 15 of the 60 credits required for the associate’s degree.

����ӰԺ provides students the opportunity to learn more conveniently with these courses offered online. The program generally takes 2 years to complete, students are afforded the opportunity to learn in a hybrid online/in-class environment. In-person training and on-the-job preparedness are not sacrificed in ����ӰԺ hybrid programs.

Offline, the classes included in an AS EMS program are:

● Paramedic I Lecture /Lab Combined
● Paramedic I Hospital/Field Combined
● Paramedic II Lecture /Lab Combined
● Paramedic II Hospital/Field Combined
● Paramedic III Lecture /Lab Combined
● Paramedic III Hospital/Field Combined

In order to graduate, all classes must be completed to the Medical or EMS director’s satisfaction. An overall evaluation of a student’s preparedness for graduation will include his/her:
● Overall average academic standing
● Clinical performance and assessment
● General attitude and performance
● Knowledge of concepts studied
● Judgement as exhibited by the program