Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
2015-2016
University of South Alabama
Paramedic Core
Semester Hours
Bachelor of Science in
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
General Education Core
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41 Hours
Semester Hours
I. Written Communications
6
___ English - EH 101
___ English - EH 102
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II. Humanities and Fine Arts
12
___ Public Speaking – CA 110
___1 Fine Arts Elective _______
___1 Literature I ____________
and
___1 Literature II *___________
or
___1 Humanities Elective_________
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III. Natural Sciences and Mathematics
11
___ Math - MA 110
___1 Lab Science
___1 Lab Science
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___ Psychology - PSY 120
___ Sociology – SY 109 or SY 112
___1 History I ______________
and
___1 History II *____________
or
___1 Social Science Elective _________
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Emergency Medical Services Core 28 Hours
Semester Hours
____ EMS 310: Introduction to EMS Systems
____ EMS.315: EMS Administration
____ EMS 320: EMS Law/Legal Issues
____ EMS 325: Instructional Methods in EMS
____ EMS 340: Disaster Mgt. & Event Planning
____ EMS 475: EMS Internship
____ EMS 440: Health Ins/Managed Care in EMS
____ EMS 445: EMS Research
____ EMS 460: Issues and Trends in EMS
____ EMS 495: Comprehensive Review/Exams
17 Hours
Semester Hours
V. EMT & other Pre-Prof. Core
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provide evidence of successful completion of a nationally
accredited or state approved (Alabama) paramedic program; and
provide evidence of a current state paramedic license or national
certification; and
submit an official transcript or documentation which indicates the
successful completion of at least 32 semester hours of credit (or its
equivalent); and
successfully complete a 6 semester hour bridge course designed for
students in the Paramedic to BS in EMS Track (see below).
transfer credit must be reviewed and approved by the
University and the Department of EMS Education prior to
admission to the professional component.
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* Must complete either a series of two semesters of
Literature or series of two semesters of History.
Pre-Professional Core
EMS 140: Advanced EMT
EMS 141: Advanced EMT Lab
EMS 143: Advanced EMT Clinical
EMS 212: Foundations of Paramedicine
EMS 214: Paramedic EKG
EMS 216: Paramedic Assessment & OPS
EMS 217: Paramedic Clinical Internship I
EMS 240: Special Populations
EMS 242: Paramedic Emergency Care I
EMS 244: Paramedic Emergency Care II
EMS 245: Paramedic Skills Lab
EMS 247: Paramedic Clinical Internship II
EMS 295: Paramedic Field Internship
EMS 297: Comp/Review and Exams
Note: The Paramedic Core at the University of South Alabama consists of 40
semester hours as shown above. Students who have already completed their
paramedic training at another institution can satisfy the academic requirements
of this Paramedic Core by ensuring the following prior to entry into the EMS
baccalaureate degree program:
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IV. History, Social/Behavioral Sciences
40 Hours
17
___ EMS 112: EMT
___ EMS 115: EMT Clinical Internship
___ EMS 113: EMT Lab
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___ MGT 300: Management Theory
___ EMS 210: Medical Terminology
___ EMS 200: Human Syst. & Pathophys.
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PLUS…
# EMS 410: Bridge or 6 hrs from Paramedic Core
Total Semester Hours
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126
Paramedic to BS in EMS Track students must take a six (6) credit
hour bridge course under the EMS Core after admission to the
professional component.
See options on back
Note: Students must complete EMS 112, EMS 113 and EMS 115
prior to beginning the Paramedic Core.
____ Pass CIS010 Exam or must take approved
CIS course (CIS150)
www.southalabama.edu/ems
EMS Department - 461-1832 / CCCB - Room 400
(Cancer Center/Clinical Bldg.)
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
2015-2016
Fine Arts Elective – 1 course
ARH 100, 103, 123, ARS 101, DRA 110, or MUL 101
Literature Elective* - 1 course
EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, or 236
Humanities Elective* - 1 course
AFR 101, AIS 105, ARH 100, 103, 123, ARS 101, 121, 123, 124, DRA 110, EH 215,
EH 216, 225, 226, 235, 236, LG 211, 212, 231, 232, 251, 252, 271, 272, LGS 202, 206,
LGS 207, 221, 222, 241, 242, MUL 101, PHL 110, 121, 131, 231, or 240
History Elective* – 1 course
HY 101, 102, 135, or 136
Lab Science - 2 courses
BLY 101/101L, 102/102L, 122/122L
CH 101/101L, 103/103L, 131/131L, 132/132L, 141/141L
GEO 101/101L, 102/102L
GY 111, 112; PH 101, 114, 115, 201, 202
Social Science Elective* - 1 course
AIS 201, AN 100, 101, CA 100, 211, ECO 215, 216, GEO 114, 115, HY 101, 102, 135,
HY 136, IS 100, PSC 130, PSY 121, 250, SY 112
*Must complete a 2 course sequence in Literature or History
Acceptable sequences are:
EH 215 and 216 or EH 225 and 226 or EH 235 and 236 or
HY 101 and 102 or HY 135 and 136
Certificate Programs within Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services (BSEMS)
EMT Certificate Program – 8 hours (1 Semester)
EMS 112: EMT - 6
EMS 113: EMT Lab - 1
EMS 115: EMT Clinical Internship - 1
Advanced EMT (AEMT) Certificate Program – 15 Hours (1 Semester)
EMS 210: Medical Terminology - 3
EMS 200: Human Systems and Pathophysiology – 3 (or BMD 114 and 115)
EMS 140: Advanced EMT - 6
EMS 141: Advanced EMT Lab – 1
EMS 143: Advanced EMT Clinical – 2
Paramedic Certificate Program – 31 Hours (3 Semesters)
P1 Semester:
EMS 212: Foundations of Paramedicine – 3
EMS 214: Paramedic EKG – 3
EMS 216: Paramedic Assessment and Operations – 3
EMS 217: Paramedic Clinical Internship I - 3
P2 Semester:
EMS 240: Special Populations – 3
EMS 242: Paramedic Emergency Care I – 3
EMS 244: Paramedic Emergency Care II – 3
EMS 245: Paramedic Skills Lab – 1
EMS 247: Paramedic Clinical Internship II – 2
P3 Semester:
EMS 295: Paramedic Field Internship – 6
EMS 297: Comprehensive Review and Exams - 1