Emergency Medical Science - Entry NEW

Curriculum Description

This pathway prepares students to enter the Paramedic Academy, which is an intensive 11-month program designed to prepare highly skilled, confident, and compassionate EMS professionals. The Parademic Academy is a Continuing Education program with selective enrollment.

Through a combination of classroom instruction, immersive lab sessions, and real-world clinical experiences, you’ll develop the critical thinking and technical expertise required to perform in high-stakes environments. Our curriculum not only challenges you academically and professionally but also builds the leadership and decision-making skills needed to manage complex patient care situations in the field.

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Associate in Applied Science

A45340E
NC CIP: 51.0904
Day
POS Approved: Fall 2025

Prior to applying to the Paramedic Academy Program, students must:

Be eligible to take ENG 111
Be eligible to take MAT 110 or MAT 143
Have completed BIO 163 or EMS-3163*
Have completed EMS 110 or EMS-4200*

Spring Semester Courses

Paramedic Academy
HUM 115 or PHI 240

Summer Semester Course

Paramedic Academy

Fall Semester Courses

Paramedic Academy
PSY 118 or PSY 150
EMS 280

*EMS-3163 and EMS-4200 are Continuing Education courses.

A45340E