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Emergency Medical Science (Bridging Option)
Emergency Medical Science
Bridging Option
The Emergency Medical Science curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics. Additionally, the program can provide an Associate degree for individuals desiring an opportunity for career enhancement.
A.A.S Bridging Option
What It’s About
This program option allows credentialed paramedics to earn their A.A.S. and is intended for students who already have a state or National Registry Paramedic Credential.
Courses You’ll Take
The course of study provides the student an opportunity to acquire basic and advanced life support knowledge and skills by utilizing classroom instruction, practical laboratory sessions, hospital clinical experience, and field internships with emergency medical service agencies.
What You’ll Gain
Students progressing through the program may be eligible to apply for both state and national certification exams. Employment opportunities include ambulance services, fire and rescue agencies, air medical services, specialty areas of hospitals, industry, educational institutions, and government agencies.
Program Credit
Hours: 69
Format: Online
Time to Complete: 1-2 Years
Start Term: Fall
Online courses are completed through an online platform (i.e., Moodle, Cengage, etc.) at a time of your choosing within course deadlines.
Average
Starting Salary
$23,200-28,780/year ($11.16-13.84/hour) *Salary information provided by O*Net Online
69 Credit Hours: $5,244
Student Fees: $386.25
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In-Person Offerings
Required
Technology
Students will be required to have access to a computer with internet, word processing, Power Point (or viewer).
During the class you will access a EMS Testing and FISDAP online subscription.
The Davidson-Davie Community College Paramedic program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) through the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Students who successfully complete the Paramedic program are eligible to sit for the National Registry exam.
Possible Careers
Paramedic | Emergency Medical Technician | First Responder | Emergency Care Attendant
