Emergency Medical Science - Associate of Applied Science

Associate of Applied Science

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Graduates will be able to demonstrate the ability to comprehend, apply, and evaluate the clinical information relative to his/her role as an entry level paramedic.
  2. Graduates will be able to demonstrate technical proficiency in all skills necessary to fulfill the role of an entry level paramedic.
  3. Graduates will be able to demonstrate personal behaviors consistent with professional and employer expectations for the entry level paramedic.

Program of Study

1st Semester
CourseTitleCredits
EMSP-1160Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician I1
EMSP-1501Emergency Medical Technician Basics5
EMSP-1305Emergency Care Attendant3
HPRS-2301Pathophysiology3
HITT-1305Medical Terminology I3
2nd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
EMSP-1161Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician II1
EMSP-1355Trauma Management3
EMSP-1356Patient Assessment and Airway Management3
BIOL-2301Anatomy and Physiology I3
MATH-1332Contemporary Math (Quantitative Reasoning)3
3rd Semester
CourseTitleCredits
EMSP-21601
EMSP-2330Special Populations3
EMSP-2306Emergency Pharmacology3
4th Semester
CourseTitleCredits
EMSP-21611
EMSP-2434Medical Emergencies4
EMSP-2444Cardiology4
EMSP-2305E.M.S. Operations3
5th Semester
CourseTitleCredits
EMSP-2243Assessment Based Management2
EMSP-2260Clinical - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician III2
ENGL-1301Composition I3
PSYC-2301General Psychology3
XXXX-X3XXLanguage, Philosophy, and Culture Elective3
or
XXXX-X3XXCreative Arts Elective3

Notes

EMSP-1161: EMT Paramedic.

BIOL-2301: Lecture.

EMSP-2160: EMT Paramedic.

EMSP-1160, EMSP-1501, EMSP-1161, EMSP-1355, EMSP-1356, BIOL-2301, MATH-1332, EMSP-2160, EMSP-2330, EMSP-2306, EMSP-2161, EMSP-2434, EMSP-2444, EMSP-2305, EMSP-2243, EMSP-2260, and ENGL-1301: Grade of C or better is required for graduation

XXXX-X3XX (Language, Philosophy & Culture/Creative Arts Elective): Students may take any course within this category of the TSC General Education Core Curriculum

This information is provided as an example only. You will develop a personalized plan with your Success Coach and faculty advisor/mentor that reflects your goals and interests. You are required to meet with an advisor each semester to ensure you are on track for graduation. This document does not contain all the information you need to stay on track for graduation.

Credit Hours

Catalog year 2026-2027 Last checked against the catalog October 19, 2026 Official catalog page