Emergency Medical Technology A.A.S.
(Associate of Applied Science)
General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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____PSYC 101
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Introduction to Psychology
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3
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____POLS 131
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Comparative Government
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3
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____BIOL 110
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Biology I: Molecular and Cells
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4
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____MATH 111
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Ideas in Mathematics
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3
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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____HLTH 101
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Health and Wellness
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3
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Total General Education
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22
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Program Requirements: **
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____ALHL 001
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Drug Dosage and Solution
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0
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____ALHL 115
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Medical Terminology
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3
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____BIOL 220
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Anatomy and Physiology I
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4
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____BIOL 221
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Anatomy and Physiology II
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4
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____CMSC 155
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Information Seeking Through The Internet
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3
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____EMST 105
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EMT Basic
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5
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____EMST 110
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EMT Basic Special Topics in Emergency Services
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2
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____EMST 210
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EMT Intermediate Foundations
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2
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____EMST 211
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EMT Intermediate Medical and Trauma Emergencies
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4
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____EMST 212
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EMT Intermediate Special Populations
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1
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____EMST 213
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EMT Intermediate Assessment Based Management
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2
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____EMST 214
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EMT Intermediate Clinical Practice
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2
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____EMST 220
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Paramedic Foundations
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2
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____EMST 221
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Paramedic Medical and Trauma Emergencies
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5
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____EMST 222
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Paramedic Pharmacology
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2
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____EMST 223
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Paramedic Assessment-based Management
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2
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____EMST 224
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Paramedic Clinical Practice
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2
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Total Number of Credits Required for Degree
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45
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Degree Total Credits
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67
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Program Description:
Emergency Medical
Technology is a rapidly expanding profession involving the provision of
immediate care for the critically ill or injured at the scene of an
emergency and transporting these patients to a medical facility. This
selective admission, entry-level program is designed to educate students
at the EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate and Paramedic levels. The career
program leading to the Associate of Applied Science degree includes all
of the specialized courses based upon the DOT 2000 curriculum required
to seek licensure as a Paramedic plus college-level General Education
courses. Faculty members with experience in hospital and pre-hospital
health care provide instruction in classroom and clinical settings.
State-of-the-art equipment and materials are dedicated solely to
emergency medical services education and training.
NOTE:Students will also be required to successfully complete
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Basic Trauma Life Support (Advanced), and
Pediatric Advanced Life Support or Pediatric Education for Prehospital
Providers courses to be eligible for National Registry of EMT’s
Paramedic examinations. Costs for these courses are not included in the
tuition and fees.
*NOTE: Students considering transfer to the University of
Maryland Baltimore County Emergency Health Services (EHS) Program should
consult an EHS Program Undergraduate advisor for advice regarding
additional or alternate coursework to meet the graduation requirements
of the EHS Program.
**NOTE: Required for Certificate in Emergency Medical Technology
(53 Credits).
