Associates of Applied Science Degree
The following are the EMSP courses you must have for the AAS
Degree in EMS
Initial (Entry) Semester
EMSP 1501 (Classroom and Lab)
EMSP 1160 (Clinical and Ambulance)
EMSP 1371
A&P for Emergency Care*
*A&P for Emergency Care may be taken at any time during or
before the 4 advanced semesters. Biology 2401 and 2402 can be
substituted for EMSP 1371 on approval by the Department
Chairman
Advanced Semester 1
EMSP 1338
Introduction to Advanced Practice
EMSP 1355
Trauma Management
EMSP 1356
Patient Assessment and Airway Management
EMSP 1260
Clinical (Includes clinical and ambulance)
Advanced Semester 2
EMSP 2348
Emergency Pharmacology
EMSP 2444
Cardiology
EMSP 2161
Clinical 1 – Paramedic
Advanced Semester 3
EMSP 2434
Medical Emergencies
EMSP 2330
Special Populations
EMSP 2162
Clinical 2 – Paramedic
Advanced Semester 4
EMSP 2243
Assessment Based Management
EMSP 2168
Practicum (Field Experience – Ambulance)
EMSP 2338
EMS Operations *
* EMS Operations may be taken at any time during the 4
advanced semesters, however it is not offered in the summer
semesters
Upon successful completion of the Initial Semester through Advanced
Semester 4, the student is eligible to be awarded the Certificate of
Technology.
Course work outside the EMSP Rubric:
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
ENGL 1302 – Composition II or English 2311 Technical Report Writing
MATH 1333 Contemporary Math for Technical Programs or MATH
1314 College Algebra
ITSC 1309 Integrated Software Applications I or BCIS 1305 Business
Computer Applications
PHED (Physical Education) Activity (2 semester hours)
*Humanities or Fine Arts (3 semester hours)
*Speech (3 semester hours)
*Behavioral or Social Science (3 semester hours)
*Contact the EMT Department for information regarding the
acceptable classes for these areas.
Students seeking the Texas Department of State Health Services
Licensed Paramedic, must complete all classes for certification as a
TDSHS Paramedic, plus they must be awarded an Associate Degree in
EMS, or possess a bachelors or higher degree in any subject.