Associate of Applied Science in Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services
(60 Semester Credit Hours)
Curriculum
The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| BST 1303 Introduction to Computers or CIS 1113 Fundamental Computer Operation | 3 |
| ENGL 1013 Composition I Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| HSCI 1113 Medical Terminology Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| HSCI 1123 Human Anatomical Structure I Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| TMAT 1203 Technical Mathematics Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
Students must apply to and be admitted into the technical phase of the Paramedic program before taking any of the EMTP courses below. Students must be currently licensed with the Arkansas Department of Health Division of EMS as an EMT or have taken, and passed with a grade of "C" or better, an Emergency Medical Technician course within the last one year and be eligible to take the state exam, pass the exam and be licensed prior to being admitted into the program.
After being admitted into the program, all EMTP coursework must be passed with a grade of "C" or better to earn the degree.
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMTP 1233 Medical Emergencies I with Laboratory Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| EMTP 1234 Clinical Practicum I Must pass with a "C" or better |
4 |
| EMTP 1243 Pharmacology Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| EMTP 2101 Cardiology I Must pass with a "C" or better |
1 |
| ENGL 1023 Composition II Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| HSCI 1243 Human Anatomical Structure II Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMTP 2202 Cardiology Laboratory II (co-requisite: EMTP 2203 Cardiology II) Must pass with a "C" or better |
2 |
| EMTP 2203 Cardiology II (co-requisite: EMTP 2202 Cardiology Laboratory II) Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| EMTP 2313 Medical Emergencies II with Laboratory (prerequisite: EMTP 1233 Medical Emergencies I with Laboratory) Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMTP 2111 Clinical Practicum II (prerequisite: EMTP 1234 Clinical Practicum I) Must pass with a "C" or better |
1 |
| Total Hours | 1 |
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMTP 2211 Clinical Practicum III (prerequisite: EMTP 2111 Clinical Practicum II) Must pass with a "C" or better |
1 |
| EMTP 2212 Emergency Medical Services Operations Must pass with a "C" or better |
2 |
| Total Hours | 3 |
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMTP 2311 Assessment Based Management Must pass with a "C" or better |
1 |
| EMTP 2316 Paramedic Internship (prerequisite: EMTP 2211 Clinical Practicum III) Must pass with a "C" or better |
6 |
| EMTP 2323 Trauma Management Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
|
EMTP 2413 Medical Emergencies III with Laboratory |
3 |
| Any Approved Social Science | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services
to Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management
(60 Semester Credit Hours)
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| BST 1303 Introduction to Computers or CIS 1113 Fundamental Computer Operation | 3 |
| ENGL 1013 Composition I Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| HSCI 1113 Medical Terminology Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| BIOL 2404 Human Anatomy and Physiology I Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| MATH 1003 College Mathematics (or higher math) Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 2414 Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| EMTP 1233 Medical Emergencies I with Laboratory Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| EMTP 1234 Clinical Practicum I Must pass with a "C" or better |
4 |
| EMTP 1243 Pharmacology Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| EMTP 2101 Cardiology I Must pass with a "C" or better |
1 |
| ENGL 1023 Composition II Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMTP 2202 Cardiology Laboratory II (co-requisite: EMTP 2203 Cardiology II) Must pass with a "C" or better |
2 |
| EMTP 2203 Cardiology II (co-requisite: EMTP 2202 Cardiology Laboratory II) Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| EMTP 2313 Medical Emergencies II with Laboratory Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMTP 2111 Clinical Practicum II (prerequisite: EMTP 1234 Clinical Practicum I) Must pass with a "C" or better |
1 |
| Total Hours | 1 |
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMTP 2211 Clinical Practicum III (prerequisite: EMTP 2111 Clinical Practicum II) Must pass with a "C" or better |
1 |
| EMTP 2212 Emergency Medical Services Operations Must pass with a "C" or better |
2 |
| Total Hours | 3 |
| Course Number and Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| EMTP 2311 Assessment Based Management Must pass with a "C" or better |
1 |
| EMTP 2316 Paramedic Internship (prerequisite: EMTP 2211 Clinical Practicum III) Must pass with a "C" or better |
6 |
| EMTP 2323 Trauma Management Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| EMTP 2413 Medical Emergencies III with Laboratory (prerequisite: EMTP 2313 Medical Emergencies II with Laboratory) Must pass with a "C" or better |
3 |
| Any Approved Social Science | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
To earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Management, students will need to declare a major of Emergency Management, see an academic advisor on the Arkansas Tech-Russellville Campus, and take the additional coursework listed below (which must include 40 hours of 3000-4000 level courses).
Remaining General Education courses (15 hours):
- Communication (3 hours)
- Social Science (3 hours)
- Fine Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
- U.S. History/Government (3 hours)
EAM Core (36 hours)
Students must make a "C" or better in all required courses and practical applications.
Required EAM Courses include:
- EAM 1013 Aim and Scope of Emergency Management
- EAM 3003 Developing Emergency Management Skills
- EAM 3013 Public Policy and Politics in Emergency Management
- EAM 3023 Principles of Preparedness and Response Operations
- EAM 3053 Introduction to Ethical and Legal Issues in Emergency Management
- EAM 3063 Emergency Management Doctrine
- EAM 4003 Principles of Disaster Relief and Recovery
- EAM 4013 Mitigation and Continuity of Operations
- EAM 4023 Geographic Information Systems in Emergency Management
- EAM 4033 Emergency Management Research Methods/Analysis
- EAM 4606 Capstone
EAM Electives (9 hours):
- EAM 3033 The Social Dimension of Disaster
- EAM 3123 Public Information Skills for Emergency Managers
- EAM 3143 The Economics of Disaster
- EAM 3243 Terrorism and Counterterrorism
- EAM 4043 Disaster and Emergency Management Ethics
- EAM 4053 Community Management of Hazardous Materials
- EAM 4063 Leadership
- EAM 4083 Legal Issues in Emergency Management
- EAM 4991 Special Problems, EAM 4992 Special Problems, or EAM 4993 Special Problems