Emergency Medical Science A.A.S.

Department: Nursing

Total Credit Hours: 61-62 credits

What Is Emergency Medical Science A.A.S.?

The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Emergency Medical Science is the result of formal agreements between St. Charles Community College (SCC) and Respond Right EMS Academy (REMSA), as well as an agreement between SCC and St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD). SCC grants 30 credit hours toward the A.A.S. degree for students who submit proof of passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Exam for paramedics. These credit hours will be applied to the degree once all general education courses have been completed. Students may begin taking the general education courses required for the A.A.S. at SCC at any time.

Occupational Outlook

Salary Outlook

In the state of Missouri, the median annual wage for employees working in the emergency medical science field is $33,380.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, earnings increase significantly as a worker’s degree of education rises.

Emergency Medical Science Careers

Required Courses

Subject	Course	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements (31-32 credits)
Mathematics	MAT 105 or	Applied Math	3-4
	MAT 121	Intermediate Algebra
Communication	ENG 101	English Composition I	3
	Any LIT	Any LITERATURE	3
	COM 101	Oral Communications	3
Social Science	HIS 101 or	US History to 1877	3
	HIS 102 or	US History Since 1877
	HIS 115 or	US History Since 1945
	POL 101 or	American Government
	POL 102	State & Local Government
Natural Science	CHM 101/103	Introduction to Chemistry & Laboratory	4
Humanities	PHL 160	Ethics	3
Elective	BTC/CPT 103	Microcomputer Applications	3
	PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
	PSY 216	Abnormal Psychology	3
Core Course Requirements* (30 credits)
This requirement is fulfilled by submitting proof of passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) Exam. These credit hours will be granted at the completion of all the other A.A.S. degree requirements.
Total Required Hours: 61-62 credits

Suggested Schedule Planning

Course	Title	Credits
First Semester (16-17 credits)
CHM 101/103	Intro to Chemistry and Lab	4
ENG 101	English Composition I	3
CPT 103	Microcomputer Applications	3
MAT 105 or	Applied Math	3-4
MAT 121	Intermediate Algebra
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
Second Semester (15 credits)
PHL 160	Ethics	3
HIS 101 or	US History to 1877	3
HIS 102 or	US History Since 1877
HIS 115 or	US History Since 1945
POL 101 or	American Government
POL 102	State & Local Government
COM 101	Oral Communications	3
PSY 216	Abnormal Psychology	3
Any LIT	Any LIT course	3
Total Hours Required For Graduation: 61-62 credits

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• Certified Medication Technician Challenge Exam
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• CNA-ESL
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