Academic Catalog

EMS Professions Diploma

EP12

Students who complete the EMS Professions diploma will be able to fluidly move into the paramedicine program at the diploma level. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and to apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT.

Program-specific admissions requirements:

Criminal background checks and drug screens may be required based on the requirements for participation in clinical experiences.

To complete the AEMT portion: Submit documentation of current certification and/or licensure as an: EMT or EMT-Basic (with successful completion of Georgia State Office of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma (SOEMST) EMT-B to EMT update course); or proof of successful completion of EMSP 1110, EMSP 1120, EMSP 1130, EMSP 1140, EMSP 1150, AND EMSP 1160.

Curriculum

Basic Skills (9 Credits)

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

PSYC 1010Basic Psychology

3

Occupational Courses (33 Credits)

Required Courses:

ALHS 1090MedTerm/Allied Health Sciences

2

ALHS 1011Anatomy and Physiology

5

EMSP 1110Intro to the EMT Profession

3

EMSP 1120EMT Assess/Airway/Pharmacology

3

EMSP 1130Medical Emergencies for EMT

3

EMSP 1140Special Patient Population

3

EMSP 1150Shock & Trauma for the EMT

3

EMSP 1160Clinical & Practical Appl EMT

1

EMSP 1510Adv. Concepts for the AEMT

3

EMSP 1520Adv Patient Care for the AEMT

3

EMSP 1530Clinical Applications for AEMT

1

EMSP 1540Clinical & Prac Appl for AEMT

3

Total Credit Hours: 42