The first baccalaureate paramedic Program in the nation, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s
EMC Program is accredited by the through the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions.
Currently, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ is one of only 20 institutions in the nation offering the Bachelor
of Science degree in Emergency Medical Care. Students may apply to either the residential
program in Cullowhee or the online distance education program. Current paramedic certification
is required for entry into the distance education program. Students may choose one
of two available concentrations: health management or science (pre-med). Program graduates
may pursue careers as paramedics, educators, physicians, physician assistants, and
EMS administrators.
What You'll Learn
Students learn from outstanding faculty members and enjoy the benefits of small class
sizes, and hospital and ambulance clinical experiences. All students complete clinical
rotations at hospital critical care units, emergency departments and operating rooms,
as well as in rural, suburban and urban EMS systems. The core curriculum includes
Anatomy and Physiology, Cardiology, Pharmacology, Medical Emergencies, Trauma, and
additional EMC courses. The health services management concentration includes additional
courses such as EMC systems management and department administration, while the science
concentration includes options in physics, chemistry, or biology.
Where You'll Go
Graduates of the Program pursue careers as hospital administrators and EMS directors,
training officers and consultants, paramedic educators, researchers, while others
may choose to continue their education at medical, physician assistant, or graduate
school. Because of growth in the field, 100% of our graduates have jobs or have secured
admission to competitive graduate school programs upon graduation.
College of Health and Human Sciences, School of Health Sciences
Location
Distance, 100% Online
Application
To be eligible for admission into the EMC Online Program, applicants must provide
proof of state or National Registry paramedic certification, or completion of U.S.
Army SOCM or 18D MOS. Students must have minimum grade point average of 2.5 in all
previous college courses (where applicable). Application Deadline: April 1
Length
120 Credit Hours; Part-Time or Full-Time
Concentrations
Health Services Management
Clinical Science
Course Requirements
More About Our Emergency Medical Care (EMC) Program
The first Baccalaureate Emergency Medical Care (EMC) program in the nation, ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½'s
EMC Program is accredited by the upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs
for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP). The Program is one of the only institutions in
the nation offering a unique Bachelor of Science (BS) degree dedicated to pre-hospital
providers. Program options include both a residential program on our Cullowhee campus and an online option that’s convenient for working professionals. To participate in the Online (Distance)
program, students must provide proof of state or National Registry paramedic certification,
or completion of U.S. Army SOCM or 18D MOS.
ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½â€™s EMC program offers two concentrations: Health Services Management for leadership roles in EMS and healthcare, and Clinical Science for students pursuing medical or advanced health professions. With 100% paramedic
exam pass rates and strong career placement, our graduates excel in emergency medicine
and beyond.
Paramedics and EMTs are the front-line in the on-going efforts to improve the emergency
health care delivery system in America.
The EMC Online Program offers the option for full-time or part-time course loads, allowing working professionals
the ability to fit courses into their work/life schedule.
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