Health and Public Services
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SCIENCE
Embark on a life-saving journey with our Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science
Emergency Medical Science A.A.S (A45340) Course Sequence
Starting Fall 2025
Pre- EMS Prerequisites |
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| Course Number | Course Title | Contact Hours | Credit hours | |
| EMS 110 | Initial EMT | 15 | 9 | |
| ENG 111 | Writing &Inquiry | 3 | 3 | |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 5 | 3 | |
| Bio 163 or BIO 168/169 | Anatomy & Physiology A&P I/A&P II | 6 or 6/6 | 5 or 4/4 | |
Fall Semester |
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| Course Number | Course Title | Contact Hours | Credit hours | |
| 16 weeks | EMS 130 | Pharmacology | 6 | 4 |
| 16 weeks | EMS 160 | Cardiology I | 5 | 3 |
| 1st 8 weeks | EMS 131 | Advanced Airway | 6 | 2 |
| 1st 8 weeks | EMS 122 | Clinical Practicum I | 6 | 1 |
| 2nd 8 weeks | EMS 240 | Pt. with Special Challenges | 6 | 2 |
| 2nd 8 weeks | EMS 221: | Clinical Practicum II | 12 | 2 |
Spring Semester |
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| Course Number | Course Title | Contact Hours | Credit hours | |
| 16 weeks | EMS 231 | Clinical Practicum III | 9 | 3 |
| 16 weeks | EMS 250 | Medical Emergencies | 6 | 4 |
| 1st 8 weeks | EMS 260 | Trauma Emergencies | 6 | 2 |
| 1st 8 weeks | EMS 270 | LifeSpan | 12 | 4 |
| 2nd 8 weeks | EMS 220 | Cardiology II | 10 | 3 |
Summer Semester |
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| Contact Hours | Credit hours | |||
| 8 weeks | EMS 285 | Capstone | 8 | 2 |
| 8weeks | EMS 241 | Clinical Practicum IV | 24 | 4 |
2nd Fall Semester |
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| Course Number | Course Title | |
| *Pick 1 from each Category | PSY 150 or SOC 220 | Socia/Behavorial Sciences |
| PHI 240 or HUM 115 | Humanites/Fine Arts | |
| COM 120 or COM 231 | Communications | |
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NREMT/State Exam Pass Rate |
100% | No graduates begining of curriculum program. | 100% | 89% | 80% |
Positive Job Placement |
100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | |
Retention Rate |
100% | 57.1% | 81.82% | 56% |
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Emergency Medical Services Program Estimated Costs and Fees |
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Student Activity Fee |
$35.00 |
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Curriculum Instructional Technology Fee |
$27.00 |
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College Access, Parking & Security (CAPS) Fee |
$18.00 |
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Student Accident Insurance |
$1.00 |
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Books |
$450.00 |
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Uniform, Platinum Planner, EMS Testing, Background check, drug screen |
$490.00 |
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Lab Fees |
$162.00 |
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Malpractice Insurance |
$80.00 |
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*Does not include cost of tuition. Tuition will vary from semester to semester depending on the number of credit hours taken. |
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Have you applied for Financial aid? Please visit Financial Aid for instructions |
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The Alamance Community College Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (http://www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
727-210-2350
www.caahep.org
Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services
Professions (CoAEMSP)
214-703-8445
coaemsp.org
Alamance Community College is approved as an advanced EMS educational institution through the North Carolina Office of EMS.
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Application Opening Soon
Check back in January
Complete the Fall 2024 ACC Health Sciences Selective Admissions Application.Questions? Contact Us.
Maia Johnson
EMS Department Head
mmjohnson826@alamancecc.edu
336-290-0516
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