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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCEASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE Bridge Option

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONThe Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program is designed to allow currently certified non-degree paramedics to earn an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Emergency Medical Science. The curriculum builds on the certified paramedics’ education as an advanced provider. Employment opportunities include providers of emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, industry, educational and government agencies.

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREEREQUIRED EMS COURSESEMS 110 EMT EMS 122 EMS Clinical Practicum I EMS 130 PharmacologyEMS 131 Advanced Airway ManagementEMS 160 Cardiology IEMS 220 Cardiology IIEMS 221 EMS Clinical Practicum IIEMS 231 EMS Clinical Practicum III EMS 240 Patients with Special ChallengesEMS 241 EMS Clinical Practicum IVEMS 250 Medical EmergenciesEMS 260 Trauma EmergenciesEMS 270 Life Span EmergenciesEMS 285 EMS Capstone

Fall SemesterBIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology IEMS 235 EMS ManagementENG 111 Writing and InquiryPSY 150 General Psychology

Spring SemesterBIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology IIEMS 280 EMS Bridging CourseENG 112 Writing/Research in the DisciplinesHumanities/Arts Elective*

*The Humanities/Fine Arts elective requirements can be satisfied by completing one of the following: ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, ENG 231, ENG 232, ENG 241, ENG 242, HUM 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 240, or REL 110.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE AAS BRIDGE PROGRAM

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COURSE SEQUENCE

ASSOCIATE DEGREETOTAL CREDITS: 70

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS1. Detailed current information for interested applicants is

located at www.rockinghamcc.edu/admissions/health-science-programs.

2. Complete the college application.3. All transcripts must be on file in the Admissions Office in

order for a student to be considered for admission.4. Possess current North Carolina driver’s license.5. Complete interview with EMS Program Director and

faculty.6. Certifications and passing the National Registry or

North Carolina Certification exam, will provide 45 hours of proficiency credit toward the AAS, after successfully completing EMS 235 and EMS 280. The applicant’s current Paramedic credential along with the following updated certifications must be on file in the EMS Department.• Basic Cardiac Life Support or equivalent• Advanced Cardiac Life Support or equivalent• Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support or equivalent• Pediatric Advanced Life Support or equivalent

7. Document 500 hours of patient contact at the paramedic level as evidenced by the signature of the director of the EMS agency with which the paramedic is affiliated and the medical director of the ALS system with which the paramedic is affiliated. Documentation must be on the agency’s official letterhead.

8. Two (2) letters of recommendation from an EMS agency. 9. I t is the student’s responsibility to review all program

materials, including the health science website at www.rockinghamcc.edu/admissions/health-science-programs and to stay current with the program requirements, policies and procedures.

JOB OUTLOOKEmployment is projected to grow 12 percent from 2014-2024, fast than the average for all occupations. Growth in the middle-aged and elderly population will lead to an increased incidence of respiratory conditions. Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook US Department of Labor