Emergency Medical Science (EMS) – Bridge Program
Credential: A.A.S. (Code: A45340B)
The Emergency Medical Science Bridge program is developed to allow currently certified paramedics to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Science. A total of 45 hours will be awarded to certified paramedics. 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. Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations. Employment opportunities include providers of emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, industry, educational and government agencies.
The paramedic program at Bladen Community College 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 Service Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
727-210-2350
To contact CoAEMSP:
214-703-8445
www.coaemsp.org
2022 Annual Report Statistics
NREMT/State Written Exam: 57.1%
Retention: 46.7%
Positive (Job) Placement: 57.1%
Emergency Medical Science – Bridge Program
A.A.S. Curriculum
Fall Semester
| *ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | | FA, SP | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| OST 141 | Medical Office Terms I | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 13 |
Spring Semester
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| HUM 115 | Critical Thinking | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| ACA 115 | Success & Study Skills | | I | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| OR | | | | | | | |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | | FA, SP, SU | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 7 |
Summer Semester
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| OST 142 | Medical Office Terms II | | FA, SP, SU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | | | | 7 |
SEMESTER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
|
| GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES |
16 |
| MAJOR COURSES |
10 |
| OTHER REQUIRED COURSES |
1 |
| TRANSFER CREDITS |
45 |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS |
72 |
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