Emergency Medical Science (Associate Degree) is an Associate Degree program offered by Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC. Tuition is $5,396 total.
Program Overview
Credential: AAS – Associate in Applied Science Program Code: A45340 Program Can be Earned 100% Online: Yes Financial Aid Eligible: Yes
What are the steps to becoming an Emergency Medical Science Technician? - Emergency Medical Technician Training - Paramedic Training - Apply for the EMS Bridge program
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
Degree map (Untitled Degree Map) Year 1 – Fall Term 1: ACA122, BIO168, ENG111 Year 1 – Fall Term 2: P, S, Y, 1, 5, 0, S, O, C, 2, 1, 0, B, I, O, 1, 6, 9 Year 1 – Spring Term 1: E, N, G, 1, 1, 2, A, R, T, 1, 1, 1, A, R, T, 1, 1, 4, A, R, T, 1, 1, 5, E, N, G, 2, 3, 1, E, N, G, 2, 3, 2, E, N, G, 2, 4, 1, E, N, G, 2, 4, 2, E, N, G, 2, 6, 2, H, U, M, 1, 1, 0, H, U, M, 1, 1, 5, H, U, M, 1, 2, 0, H, U, M, 1, 3, 0, H, U, M, 1, 7, 0, H, U, M, 2, 3, 0, M, U, S, 1, 1, 0, M, U, S, 1, 1, 2, P, H, I, 2, 1, 5, P, H, I, 2, 4, 0, R, E, L, 1, 1, 0, R, E, L, 2, 1, 1, R, E, L, 2, 1, 2 Year 1 – Spring Term 2: EMS235, EMS280, B, I, O, 1, 1, 0, B, I, O, 1, 1, 1, CHM130, CHM130A, C, H, M, 1, 5, 1, M, A, T, 1, 4, 3, M, A, T, 1, 5, 2, M, A, T, 1, 7, 1, P, H, Y, 1, 5, 1
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Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Career Outcomes
Graduates will be able to: - Analyze the complex nature and seriousness of the patient’s condition or extent of injuries to assess the need for advanced emergency medical care. - Perform complex medical care based on assessment findings of the patient’s condition and/or situation. - Integrate emerging trends in pre-hospital care. - Understand the principles of managing emergency medical service delivery systems. - Integrate human anatomy and physiology principles with EMS procedures.
After graduation: What jobs are available for EMS graduates? - Ambulance services - Fire and rescue services - Air medical services - Specialty areas of hospitals, industry, educational institutions, and government agencies Potential employers for EMS graduates: - Ambulance services - Local government, excluding education and hospitals - Hospitals; state, local, and private
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide