EMS
- Credential:
- Associate of Applied Science
- Locations:
- Springfield - Leffel Lane
- Semester Credit Hours:
- 64.5
- Total Tuition & Fees:
- $12,207.79
Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates. Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Overview
Ever wonder what it takes to be on the front lines of emergency care while opening doors to a variety of career paths? The EMS program puts you at the center of fast-paced, lifesaving action, whether on ambulances, in hospitals or across health and safety agencies. This dynamic program combines classroom instruction with field and hospital practice, giving you the skills to respond confidently to real-world emergencies. With flexible day and evening courses, you gain practical experience through multiple levels of paramedic labs and clinical rotations. By completing this program, you’re not just preparing for a job—you’re preparing to save lives and advance in a growing, vital field.
Embedded Certificates Included
- EMT - Short-Term Technical Certificate
- Ohio Transfer 36 - Certificate
- Paramedic - Certificate
- Paramedic for Registered Nurses - Certificate
This program includes embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credentials, contact Records and Registration.
Course Requirements
Year Zero
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 1105 | Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| ENG 1111 | English I |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| MST 1105 | Medical Terminology |
Credit Hours: 2
|
| EMS 1100 | EMT Theory & Practice |
Credit Hours: 7
|
| EMS 1171 | Basic Life Support: CPR |
Credit Hours: 0.5
|
| FYE 1101 | College Success |
Credit Hours: 1
|
Year One
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 1111 | Introduction to Psychology |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| EMS 1112 | Paramedic Hospital Practice I |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| EMS 1122 | Paramedic Field Practice I |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| EMS 1131 | Paramedic Theory I |
Credit Hours: 6
|
| EMS 1141 | Paramedic Practical Skills Lab I |
Credit Hours: 1.6
|
| -- | Humanities/Social Science Elective* |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| COM 1110 | Interpersonal Communication I |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| EMS 1114 | Paramedic Hospital Practice II |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| EMS 1124 | Paramedic Field Practice II |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| EMS 1133 | Paramedic Theory II |
Credit Hours: 6
|
| EMS 1143 | Paramedic Practical Skills Lab II |
Credit Hours: 1.7
|
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 2223 | Lifespan Human Growth and Development |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| EMS 1116 | Paramedic Hospital Practice III |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| EMS 1126 | Paramedic Field Practice III |
Credit Hours: 1
|
| EMS 1145 | Paramedic Practical Skills Lab III |
Credit Hours: 1.7
|
| -- | Math Elective** |
Credit Hours: 3
|
| EMS 1134 | Paramedic Theory III (new curriculum item) |
Credit Hours: 3
|
Year Two
Footnotes
Students who have current Ohio EMT Advanced Certification are given in-class credit for clinical skills previously obtained.
*A complete listing of humanities and social science electives can be found in the College Catalog.
**Math electives include courses that have course codes of MTH or STT.
***Technical electives include: FFC 1070 (1050,1060), FFC 2020 (2010), FFC 2070 (2060), FFC 2080 (2090), MGT 1060, SWK 1105.
Related Paths
Emergency Services & Fire Science
- EMS - Associate of Applied Science
- EMT - Short-Term Technical Certificate
- Firefighter - Departmental Certificate
- Firefighter I - Short-Term Technical Certificate
- Firefighter II - Short-Term Technical Certificate
- Firefighter, Volunteer - Departmental Certificate
- Paramedic - Certificate
- Paramedic for Registered Nurses - Certificate
Health Services
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Associate of Applied Science
- Echocardiography – Short-Term Technical Certificate
- Electrocardiography - Short-Term Technical Certificate
- Health Sciences - Associate of Applied Science
- Healthcare, General Transfer - Associate of Arts
- Healthcare, General Transfer - Associate of Science
- Medical Laboratory Technology - Associate of Applied Science
- Multi-Skilled Healthcare - Associate of Technical Studies
- Multi-Skilled Healthcare - Certificate
- Patient Care Technician - Short-Term Technical Certificateq
- Phlebotomy - Short-Term Technical Certificate
- Radiographic Imaging - Associate of Applied Science
- Respiratory Care - Associate of Applied Science
Embedded Certificates Included
- EMT - Short-Term Technical Certificate
- Ohio Transfer 36 - Certificate
- Paramedic - Certificate
- Paramedic for Registered Nurses - Certificate
This program includes embedded certificates that are automatically awarded when requirements are met. If you prefer not to receive the credentials, contact Records and Registration.
Questions? Contact Us!
Jeremy Linn
Coordinator, Fire & EMS Training937-328-7938