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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
What Is Emergency Medical Science A.A.S.?
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.
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
SCC graduates with an Emergency Medical Science (A.A.S.) degree typically become emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics.
Required Courses
| Subject | Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements (31-32 credits) | |||
| Mathematics | MAT 105 or | Applied Math or | 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 or | 3 |
| HIS 102 or | US History since 1877 or | ||
| HIS 115 or | US History Since 1945 or | ||
| POL 101 or | American Government or | ||
| 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 | |||
# 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 (16-17 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 or | 3 |
| 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 or | 3 |
| HIS 102 or | US History since 1877 or | |
| HIS 115 or | US History Since 1945 or | |
| POL 101 or | American Government or | |
| 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 | ||
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
Related Majors, Degrees & Certificates
- Basic Life Support Provider Course (BLS Provider)
- Certified Medication Technician
- Certified Medication Technician Challenge Exam
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Certified Nurse Assistant - Accelerated Program
- Certified Nurse Assistant Challenge Exam
- Clinical Supervisor
- CNA-ESL
- Exercise Science A.S.
- Health Information Management A.S.
- IV Therapy
- Level 1 Medication Aide - Biennial update
- Level 1 Medication Aide Train the Trainer Workshop
- Medical Administrative Assistant with EHR
- Medical Transcription Editor
- Nursing A.S.
- Occupational Therapy Assistant A.A.S.
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
- Practical Nursing C.A.
- Pre-Pharmacy A.S.
- Professional Medical Coding & Billing with Applied PCS
- Registered Nurse First Assistant
Contact Information
Office Location
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
