Emergency Medical Science Bridge - AAS Degree
The Emergency Medical Science, Paramedic Bridging Track is a degree completion track allowing certified non-degree Paramedics to achieve an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Emergency Medical Science. This program is comprised of major EMS courses along with related courses required in the curriculum. It includes required coursework via the Internet and some required work on campus. The majority of coursework is online.
Sampson Community College will award experiential credit (EC) for core paramedic courses toward the AAS in EMS with the proper documentation. See Department Chair for requirements to enter the EMS, Paramedic Bridging Track.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Emergency Medical Science Program, the graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of prehospital pharmacology through scenarios and skill reviews.
- Demonstrate skills and knowledge of prehospital care for patients of all ages through scenarios and skill reviews.
- Competently perform prehospital care for patients with cardiac emergencies through scenarios and skill
Requirements to Enter the EMS, Paramedic Bridging Track:
- Overall GPA 2.0 in college level coursework in related classes and core courses in the EMS program of study
- Must be currently certified as an active Paramedic in North Carolina
- Must have a valid state driver’s license.
- Must have completed 1,000 hours of direct patient contact in the EMS field as a Paramedic. An EMS director/training officer must verify this in writing on department letterhead.
- Submit proof of EMS continuing education in the last two years. Copies of the following documents must be submitted with the program application:
- State paramedic certification
- EMS continuing education records during the current certification period.
- AHA Basic Life Support CPR certification.
- ACLS Provider certification
- PALS or PEPP Provider certification
- ITLS or PHTLS certification or equivalent
- Other relevant EMS CE
Emergency Medical Science (Paramedic) - Bridging Checklist
| BIO-168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | | 0 | 4 |
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | | 0 | 4 |
| EMS-125 | EMS Instructor Methodology | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| EMS-235 | EMS Management | 2 | | 0 | 2 |
| EMS-280 | EMS Bridging Course | 2 | | 0 | 3 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| ENG-114 | Professional Research & Reporting | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 | | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 72 |
Humanities/Fine Arts courses: ART-111, ART-114, ART-115, ENG-231, ENG-232, ENG-241, ENG-242, HUM-115, MUS-110, PHI-240, REL-110, REL-211, REL-212 or REL-221.