Associate of Applied Science in Emergency Medical and Health Services
Tacoma, USA
Associate of Applied Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 10,573 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 2022-2023 estimated tuition cost
Key Summary
The AAS degree in Emergency Medical & Health Services requires the completion of the Paramedic certificate (69 credits) and an additional 42 credits of required degree courses. With the exception of EMC 200, students may take all of the required degree courses in advance of the Paramedic certificate program.
With TCC's EMHS AAS degree, you'll have the option to work as a Paramedic. You'll also have the option to go further along this career pathway. The EMHS AAS degree prepares you to transfer into Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) programs, such as TCC's Community Health BAS program.
- Fall 2023 - Application Deadline (Aug 15) and Classes Start (Sep 25)
- Winter 2024 - Application Deadline (Nov 15) and Classes Start (Jan 3)
- Spring 2024 - Application Deadline (Feb 15) and Classes Start (April 1)
The 12-credit Emergency Medical Technician Certificate must be completed before entering the Paramedic program.
EMT Certificate
(12 credits)
The 12-credit Emergency Medical Technician Certificate must be completed before entering the Paramedic program. No formal application is necessary.
This 12-credit program is offered every quarter. Pre-requisites must be completed prior to enrollment.
- Emergency Medical Technician Basic EMC 110 10
- EMC 111 2
Total Credits: 12
Paramedic Certificate Program
This 61-credit program starts the summer quarter and is completed over four consecutive quarters.
Pre-requisite courses must be completed prior to program application. These include:
- Human Biology (BIOL &175) - 5 credits
- Medical Terminology (HIT 130) - 3 credits
Summer Quarter (10 credits)
- Introduction to Emergency Medical Care EMC 116 4
- Pharmacology EMC 117 3
- Human Body Systems EMC 118 3
Total Credits: 10
Fall Quarter (17 credits)
- Cardiology I EMC 218 4
- Medical Emergencies I EMC 230 6
- Paramedic Skills Lab EMC 225 3
- Paramedic Clinical EMC 130 4
Total Credits: 17
Winter Quarter (19 credits)
- Cardiology II EMC 219 2
- Medical Emergencies II EMC 231 3
- Trauma/Special Populations EMC 220 2
- Paramedic Skills Lab II EMC 226 3
- Crisis Resource Management EMC 240 2
- Paramedic Clinical II EMC 131 7
Total Credits: 19
Spring Quarter (15 credits)
- Medical Emergencies III EMC 232 3
- Paramedic Skills Lab III EMC 227 3
- Paramedic Clinical III EMC 132 9
Total Credits: 15
AAS degree in Emergency Medical & Health Services
Students who want to obtain an Associate of Applied Science degree may complete an additional 42 credits as specified below.
(107 credits)
Required Degree Courses (42 additional credits)
Core Requirements
- EMC 200 Contemporary Issues in Pre-Hospital Care 2
- PSYC& 100 General Psychology 5
- ENGL&101 English Composition I 5
- BUS 110 Business Math, or 5
- Math& 107 Math in Society 5
- BUS 163 Management Principles and Organizational Systems, or 5
- BUS 164 Leadership and Human Relations 5
- Phil 105 Introduction to Critical Thinking, or 5
- ENGL& 102 Composition II: Argument and Persuasion 5
- SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology 5
- CMST& 101 Introduction to Communication, or 5
- CMST& 220 Public Speaking 5
- CU 102, 103, 104, or 105 Students must take a minimum of 5 credits from any combination of these courses 5
This program is structured so that students can begin work in the Emergency Health Services field after obtaining the EMT Certificate, and continue to add credentials for career advancement options. A career and education progression might include:
- EMT Certificate
- Paramedic Certificate
- Associate of Applied Science Degree (Paramedic Certificate + 42 credits)
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Community Health