Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Concentration, A.A.S.

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The Advanced EMT concentration provides a student the competencies necessary to assume the role of a leader in Emergency Medical Services or Public Safety. Upon completion of this concentration, the graduate possesses the skills and abilities to function in the workforce as an Emergency Medical Technician.

This concentration is specifically designed for students who plan to enter the workforce after graduation. Students who plan to pursue a higher degree should meet with the EMS Program Director or faculty member.

To facilitate success in this program, all students should enroll in ORN 1010 - Orientation: Learning to Succeed during their first semester at DSCC.

Major/Concentration Codes: EMSM-AEMD

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General Education Requirements:

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective Credits: 3^*
Social Sciences Elective Credits: 3^*
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
-OR- PSYC 2130 - Lifespan Development Psychology Credits: 3
MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics Credits: 3
-OR- MATH 1710 - Precalculus Algebra Credits: 3

Additional Degree Requirements:

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication Credits: 3
BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
EMSB 1601 - EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations Credits: 6
EMSB 1101 - EMT Medical Skills Lab Credits: 1
EMSB 1111 - EMT Clinical Credits: 1
EMSB 1602 - EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies Credits: 6
EMSB 1102 - EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab Credits: 1
EMSB 1112 - EMT Field Internship Credits: 1
EMSA 1501 - Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies Credits: 5
EMSA 1201 - Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab Credits: 2
EMSA 1111 - Advanced EMT Clinical Credits: 1
EMSA 1502 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies Credits: 5
EMSA 1202 - Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab Credits: 2
EMSA 1112 - Advanced EMT Field Internship Credits: 1
HIMT 1300 - Medical Terminology Credits: 3
ORN 1010 - Orientation: Learning to Succeed Credits: 3

Total: 64 Semester Hours

^*For lists of eligible electives, see the appropriate section of the General Education Core Curriculum Requirements .