Emergency Medical Science, AAS
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Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence based practice under medical oversight, and serve as a link from the scene into the healthcare system.
Graduates of this program may be eligible to take state and/or national certification examinations. Employment opportunities include providers of emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, industry, educational and government agencies.
Accreditation
The Southwestern Community College Emergency Medical Science – Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). To contact CAAHEP: Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 Phone: 727.210.2350 www.caahep.org To contact CoAEMSP: 8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312, Rowlett TX 75088, Phone: 214.703.8445 FAX: 214.703.8992 www.coaemsp.orgIs Your Program Accredited? Click here for more information.
Student/Graduate Achievement ResultsSCC EMS A.A.S. |
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| Graduation Year | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| NC Paramedic Exam - Pass Rate | 6/7 - 86% | 3/4 - 75% | 8/8 - 100% |
| NREMT Paramedic - Pass Rate | 2/5 -40% | 2/4 - 50% | 3/4 - 75% |
| Attrition | 22% | 42.86% | 37.50% |
| Retention % | 77% | 57.14% | 62.50% |
| Positive Placement | 6/7 - 86% | 4/4 - 100% | 8/8 - 100% |
Emergency Medical Science - Program of Study - Course Information & Admissions Criteria
