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Official Curriculum Guide
The programs in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) prepare students for work in areas such as hospitals, fire-
rescue, military, volunteer services, nursing homes, sports organizations, cruise ship lines, and other fields
that require emergency services.
The programs meet the National EMS Education Standards and are approved by the Virginia Office of
Emergency Medical Services, the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and the Committee on
Accreditation of Educational Programs for EMS Professions (CoAEMSP) through the Commission on
Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Emergency Medical Services provides comprehensive education
necessary to provide advanced emergency medical care for patients accessing emergency medical services.
Clinical and field internships are key components of this program since they offer students opportunities to
experience the role of emergency service provider in various settings.
Admission to the A.A.S. program requires a general college application. If admitted, students must meet
certain conditions for continuance. For further information, go to www.tcc.edu (search keywords "emergency
medical services").
Associate of Applied Science: Emergency Medical Services(146)
Course No. Course Title Credits When Taken
Grade
SEMESTER 1
___________ EMS 111 ( ) Emergency Medical Technician - Basic 7
___________ EMS 120 ( ) Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Clinical 1
___________ ENG 111 ( ) College Composition I 3
___________ SDV 101 ( ) Orientation to Health Care 1
Semester Total 12
Course No. Course Title Credits When Taken
Grade
SEMESTER 2
___________ EMS 151 ( ) Introduction to Advanced Life Support 4
___________ EMS 153 ( ) Basic ECG Recognition 2
___________ EMS 155 ( ) ALS - Medical Care 4
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Course No. Course Title Credits When Taken
Grade
SEMESTER 2
___________ EMS 170 ( ) ALS Internship I 1
___________ ___________ ( ) Science with Lab Elective
1
4
Semester Total 15
Course No. Course Title Credits When Taken
Grade
SEMESTER 3
___________ EMS 157 ( ) ALS - Trauma Care 3
___________ EMS 159 ( ) ALS - Special Populations 3
___________ EMS 172 ( ) ALS Clinical Internship II 1
___________ EMS 173 ( ) ALS Field Internship II 1
___________ ITE 115 ( ) Introduction to Computer Applications and
Concepts
2
4
Semester Total 12
Course No. Course Title Credits When Taken
Grade
SEMESTER 4
___________ EMS 201 ( ) EMS Professional Development 3
___________ EMS 205 ( ) Advanced Pathophysiology 4
___________ EMS 207 ( ) Advanced Patient Assessment 3
___________ EMS 242 ( ) ALS Clinical Internship III 1
___________ EMS 243 ( ) ALS Field Internship III 1
Semester Total 12
Course No. Course Title Credits When Taken
Grade
SEMESTER 5
___________ EMS 209 ( ) Advanced Pharmacology 4
___________ EMS 211 ( ) Operations 2
___________ EMS 244 ( ) ALS Clinical Internship IV 1
___________ EMS 245 ( ) ALS Field Internship IV 1
___________ ___________ ( ) Humanities Elective
1
3
___________ ___________ ( ) Social Science Elective
1
3
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Semester Total 14
Total Minimum Credits 65
1
Eligible courses are listed on page 28 in the 2013-2014 catalog. See your academic advisor or counselor to choose the
appropriate course(s).
2
ITE 115 satisfies the college's computer competency requirements for graduation.
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