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Emergency Medical Services, Associate of Applied Science


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Program Code: 146

The programs in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) prepare students for work in areas such as hospitals, fire-rescue, military, volunteer services, nursing homes, sports organizations, cruise ship lines, and other fields that require emergency services.

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Emergency Medical Services provides comprehensive education necessary to provide advanced emergency medical care for patients accessing emergency medical services. Clinical and field internships are key components of this program since they offer students opportunities to experience the role of emergency service provider in various settings.

Admission to the A.A.S. program requires a general college application. If admitted, students must meet certain conditions for continuance. For further information, go to tcc.edu (search keywords “emergency medical services”).

The TCC EMS 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 Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs

9355 - 113th Street N, #7709

Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org

To contact CoAEMSP:

8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312
Rowlett, TX 75088
(214) 703-8445
FAX: (214) 703-8992
www.coaemsp.org

Semester Total: 13


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Semester Total: 16


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Semester Total: 12


Program Total Minimum Credits: 65


Program Footnotes


Taking both BIO 141   and BIO 142   are an approved substitute to BIO 145  . Please note that students who complete BIO 141   and BIO 142   are exempt from completing the General Education Elective (3 credits) in semester 5.

SDV 101   is an appropriate substutite.

3 PSY 200   and SOC 268   are approved subsitutions for PSY 230  .

4 Eligible courses are listed under General Education Core Requirements  . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course.

5 Students may select from eligible Humanities courses identified under General Education Core Requirements  .

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