Program: Emergency Medical Services, A.A.S. - Northeast Texas Community College

Apr 06, 2025

2015-2016 Catalog

Faculty Advisors: Deborah Grantham (dgrantham@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8320; Russell VanBibber (rvanbibber@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8269

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.A.S

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (15 Credit Hours)

English: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing 3 credit hours. (preferred)

Mathematics, Science or Computer Technology: 6 Hours

Choose two courses from the following:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours.
MATH 1342 - Introductory Statistics 3 credit hours. (preferred)
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 credit hours.
ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications I 3 credit hours.

Language, Philosophy and Culture or Creative Arts Elective: 3 Credit Hours

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century) 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the Present) 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - Theatre History I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1301 - Appreciation of the Humanities: Pre-Classical through Renaissance 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1302 - Appreciation of the Humanities in Modern Times 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2314 - Human Growth and Development 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours. (preferred)

Emergency Medical Services Concentration (39 Credit Hours)

EMSP 1501 - EMT Basic 5 credit hours. (Fall, Spring, or Summer)
EMSP 1160 - EMT Basic Clinical 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring, or Summer)
EMSP 1438 - Introduction to Advanced Practice 4 credit hours. (Fall)
EMSP 1356 - Patient Assessment and Airway Management 3 credit hours. (Fall)
EMSP 2348 - Emergency Pharmacology 3 credit hours. (Fall)
EMSP 1161 - Paramedic Clinical I 1 credit hour. (Fall)
EMSP 1355 - Trauma Management 3 credit hours. (Spring)
EMSP 2434 - Medical Emergencies 4 credit hours. (Spring)
EMSP 1162 - Paramedic Clinical II 1 credit hour. (Spring)
EMSP 2444 - Cardiology 4 credit hours. (Summer)
EMSP 2330 - Special Populations 3 credit hours. (Fall)
EMSP 2338 - EMS Operations 3 credit hours. (Fall)
EMSP 2143 - Assessment Based Management 1 credit hour. (Fall)
EMSP 2160 - Paramedic Clinical III 1 credit hour. (Fall)
EMSP 2266 - EMS Practicum 2 credit hours. (Capstone Course) (Fall )

Other Degree Requirements (6 Credit Hours)

MDCA 1309 - Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Assistants 3 credit hours.
MDCA 1313 - Medical Terminology 3 credit hours.

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (15 Credit Hours)

English: 3 Hours

Mathematics, Science or Computer Technology: 6 Hours

Language, Philosophy and Culture or Creative Arts Elective: 3 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

Emergency Medical Services Concentration (39 Credit Hours)

Other Degree Requirements (6 Credit Hours)

Minimum Required - 60 Credit Hours

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