EMS 285 — EMS Capstone Pre-Requisites: EMS 220, 231
250, 260 Co-Requisites: EMS 240, 241 & 1 3 0 4 2 TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS 8 8 12 28 15 TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 73 **Four year institutions determine their acceptance of transfer courses ...students should check with the 4 year institutions they plan to attend to see if this option will be accepted. A 45 34 0 Emergency Medical Science - Associate in Applied Science The EMS Bridge Program is for qualified applicants who are currently certified Paramedics in NC or nationally registered, but do not have a degree. *Upon meeting all requirements and admission to the EMS Bridge Program, the student will receive 43 hours of proficiency credit toward the EMS A.A.S. degree to represent the EMS major hours for EMT – Paramedic coursework that are not required as part of the EMS Bridge Program. CONCENTRATION OVERVIEW The Emergency Medical Science curriculum provides individuals with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care as a paramedic for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system and prepares graduates to enter the workforce. Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence-based practice under medical oversight and serve as a link from the scene into the healthcare system. COA’s Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of E