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2025-2026-Academic-Catalog

Emergency Medical Science, AAS


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Program Overview

The Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Sciences is designed for those students who wish to obtain a two-year degree before or after completing the Technical Certificate in EMS - Paramedic. 

 

Career Opportunities

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment of EMTs and paramedics is projected to grow 6 percent from 2023 to 2033, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 19,200 openings for EMTs and paramedics are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

 

Pay

The median annual wage for emergency medical technicians was $38,930 in May 2023.

The median annual wage for paramedics was $53,180 in May 2023.

Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/emts-and-paramedics.htm 

General Education Courses


(24 Credit Hours)

Total 60 Credit Hours


* These general education courses are not required before applying to the EMS program. Meet with an EMS advisor to determine the best courses to complete the AAS in EMS.

**Based on fall semester start

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