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Emergency Medical Services (146) |
Associate of Applied Science: Emergency Medical Services |
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 |
2024-2025 |
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51.0904 |
Virginia Beach |
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BIO 145 |
Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology 1
| 4 | None | None |
HLT 105 |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
| 1 | None | None |
✦EMS 111 |
Emergency Medical Technician
| 7 | CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level (provided first day of class) | EMS 120 |
EMS 120 |
Emergency Medical Technician - Clinical
| 1 | None | EMS 111 |
Semester Total: 13 |
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SDV 100 | College Success Skills 2
| 1 | None | None |
EMS 184 | Advanced Medical Care Lab
| 1 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | EMS 183 |
EMS 185 | Advanced Trauma Care
| 2 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | EMS 186 |
EMS 186 | Advanced Trauma Care Lab
| 1 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | EMS 185 |
✫EMS 123 | EMS Clinical Preparation
| 1 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS | None |
EMS 170 | ALS Internship I
| 1 | None | None |
EMS 180 | Advanced EMS Foundations
| 1 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | none |
EMS 181 | Advanced Airway and Shock Management
| 1 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | EMS 182 |
EMS 182 | Advanced Airway and Shock Management Lab
| 1 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | EMS 181 |
EMS 183 | Advanced Medical Care
| 2 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | EMS 184 |
Semester Total: 12 |
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EMS 221 | Paramedic Cardiovascular Care
| 3 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | EMS 222 |
EMS 222 | Paramedic Cardiovascular Care Lab
| 1 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | EMS 221 |
EMS 223 | Paramedic Patient Care I
| 3 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | EMS 224 |
EMS 224 | Paramedic Patient Care I lab
| 1 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | EMS 223 |
EMS 241 | Paramedic Internship I
| 2 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | none |
ENG 111 | College Composition I
| 3 | None | None |
PSY 230 | Developmental Psychology 3
| 3 | None | None |
Semester Total: 16 |
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EMS 225 | Paramedic Patient Care II
| 5 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | EMS 226 |
EMS 226 | Paramedic Patient Care II Lab
| 2 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | EMS 225 |
EMS 246 | Paramedic Internship II
| 2 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. | none |
___________ | General Elective 4
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Semester Total: 12 |
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EMS 163 | Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
| 1 | EMS 111 or equivalent | none |
EMS 164 | Advanced Medical Life Support
| 1 | EMS 111 or equivalent | none |
EMS 165 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
| 1 | None | None |
EMS 169 | Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
| 1 | EMS 111 or equivalent | None |
EMS 210 | EMS Operations
| 1 | EMS 135, EMS 136, EMS 137, EMS 138, EMS 139, EMS 140, EMS 141, EMS 142 | None |
EMS 212 | Leadership and Professional Development
| 1 | Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS | None |
EMS 216 | Paramedic Review
| 1 | None | None |
✴EMS 249 | Paramedic Capstone Internship
| 2 | EMS 202, EMS 203, EMS 204, EMS 206, EMS 247, EMS 248 | None |
___________ | Humanities Elective 5
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Semester Total: 12 |
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Total Minimum Credits: 65
1Taking 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. |
2SDV 101 is an appropriate substitute. |
3PSY 200 or SOC 268 are approved substitutions for PSY 230. |
4Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
5Students may select from eligible Humanities course. Eligible courses are listed under . Students should consult with an academic advisor or counselor to choose the appropriate course(s). |
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✦ Gateway Course - A course that serves as an introduction to the program and is typically offered early in the program. |
✫ Critical Course - A course faculty have identified as one that students should complete successfully, with a high level of understanding and comprehension, to progress in the program. |
❖ Milestone Course - Key intervals of program completion, if applicable. |
✴ Experiential Learning - A course where students can expect hands-on experiences and/or practical exposure opportunities which could be in or out of the classroom. |
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