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Emergency Medical Science A.A.S.
Emergency Medical Science A.A.S.
Department: Health Information Management
Total Credit Hours: 61-62 credits
The Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical Science is the result of formal agreements between St. Charles Community College and Respond Right EMS Academy (REMSA) Educational Division, as well as an agreement between St. Charles Community College and St. Charles County Ambulance District (SCCAD). The college 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. These credit hours will be granted at the completion of all the other A.A.S. degree requirements. See an academic advisor if you have or plan to take the NREMT Exam. Students may begin taking the additional hours required at SCC at any time but will only be awarded the additional 30 hours when the above requirement is met.
Required Courses
| Subject | Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (31-32 credits) | |||
| Mathematics | MAT 105 or MAT 121 |
Applied Math or Intermediate Algebra |
3 or 4 |
| Communication | ENG 101 Any LIT SPE 101 |
English Composition I Any LIT Oral Communications |
3 3 3 |
| Social Science | HIS 101 HIS 102 HIS 115 POL 101 or POL 102 |
US History to 1877 US History since 1877 US History Since 1945 American Government State & Local Government |
3 |
| Natural Science | CHM 101/103 | Introduction to Chemistry & Laboratory | 4 |
| Humanities | PHL 160 | Ethics | 3 |
| Elective | BTC/CPT 103 PSY 101 PSY 216 |
Microcomputer Applications Introduction to Psychology Abnormal Psychology |
3 3 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 | |||
# The Academic Skills Assessment Test or appropriate ACT score is required before enrolling in Math or English courses. If a student places into courses lower than those required for his/her degree, those courses need to be completed before enrolling in the required courses.
* 30 credit hours awarded for completion of Respond Right EMS Academy Paramedic EMT-P Program or St. Charles County Ambulance District EMT-P Program. Documentation of certification is required before the AAS Degree will be awarded.
Suggested Schedule Planning
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Semester (16 credits) | ||
| CHM 101/103 | Intro to Chemistry and Lab | 4 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| CPT 103 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
| MAT 105 or MAT 121 |
Applied Math or Intermediate Algebra |
3 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Second Semester (15 credits) | ||
| PHL 160 | Ethics | 3 |
| HIS 101 HIS 102 HIS 115 POL 101 or POL 102 |
US History to 1877 US History since 1877 US History Since 1945 American Government State & Local Government |
3 |
| SPE 101 | Oral Communications | 3 |
| PSY 216 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
| LIT | Any LIT course | 3 |
| Total Hours Required For Graduation: 61-62 credits | ||
For more information about the Respond Right Program contact:
Donna Weiss, AAS Firefighter/Paramedic
Director of EMS Education
Respond Right EMS Academy
7491 Mexico Road
St. Peters, MO 63376
Office: 314-713-1645
Fax: 888-859-9304
www.respondright.com
donna@respondright.com
For more information about St. Charles County Ambulance District contact:
Becky Price, Training Center Administrative Assistant
St. Charles County Ambulance District
4169 Old Mill Parkway
St. Peters, MO 63376
Office: 636-344-7663
Fax: 636-447-9060
www.sccad.com
bprice@sccad.com
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- Certified Medication Technician Challenge Exam
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- Certified Nurse Assistant - Accelerated Program
- Certified Nurse Assistant Challenge Exam
- Clinical Supervisor
- Exercise Science A.S.
- Health Information Management A.S.
- IV Therapy
- Level 1 Medication Aide
- Medical Administrative Assistant
- Medical Billing
- Medical Transcription
- Nursing A.S.
- Occupational Therapy Assistant A.A.S.
- Paraprofessional Studies A.A.S.
- Paraprofessional Studies Autism Specialist A.A.S.
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Phlebotomy Clinical
- Practical Nursing C.A.
- Pre-Environmental Health and Safety A.S.
- Pre-Pharmacy A.S.
- Professional Medical Coding & Billing
- Registered Nurse First Assistant
Contact Information
Office Hours
8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Hours may vary during summer – please call to confirm.
4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive
Cottleville, MO 63376
636-922-8000
