Emergency Medical Sciences Associate of Science (AS)
About the Program
The Emergency Medical Sciences Associate of Science degree is designed to prepare students to take and pass the National Registry Paramedic (NRP) examination so they can become Licensed Paramedics in the state of California. This degree can be useful in gaining employment in states that requires paramedics with degrees or assume a leadership position in EMS where a degree is desired.
Career Opportunities
Students that earn the Emergency Medical Sciences Associate of Science degree are able to gain employment as paramedic firefighters, paramedics on ambulances that serve the community as Advanced Life Support 9-1-1 providers, and in certain limited situations work in the hospital setting.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students are able to:
- Use critical thinking skills to confidently and effectively manage emergency situations.
- Select and administer the appropriate drug for an identified emergent condition according to local and national protocol and evaluate the patient's response to the therapy.
- Establish a therapeutic and culturally appropriate patient relationship using professional communication.
Learning and Career Pathway Maps
Required Core: (46 Units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 50 | Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| EMS 10 | Paramedic Theory 1 | 6 |
| EMS 11 | Paramedic Theory 2 | 6 |
| EMS 12 | Paramedic Laboratory 1 | 4 |
| EMS 13 | Paramedic Laboratory 2 | 4 |
| EMS 16 | Paramedic Clinical Internship | 3 |
| EMS 17 | Paramedic Field Internship | 9 |
| EMS 20 | Emergency Medical Technician | 7 |
| EMS 62 | Basic Medical Terminology | 3 |
Total Units in the Major: 46
The Associate Degree is conferred upon those students who complete the required 60 or more semester units of the degree pattern with a grade-point average of 2.0 or better, of which 12 units must be earned at Las Positas College. In addition, students must complete a General Education pattern in order to earn a degree: see the Las Positas College Associate Degree General Education Pattern or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) patterns for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program, the optional course(s) taken, and the GE pattern selected. Elective units must be degree applicable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.