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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

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
Spring
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
Fall
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
Spring
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
Summer
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
Fall
Course Number Course Name Credit Hours
EMS 1128 Paramedic Field Practice IV
Credit Hours: 1
EMS 1136 Paramedic Theory IV (new curriculum item)
Credit Hours: 3
-- Technical Elective***
Credit Hours: 3
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.

Embedded Certificates Included

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.

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