Emergency Medical Science - Guilford Technical Community College

Emergency Medical Science from Guilford Technical Community College is a Campus Associate Medical Emergency degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Emergency Medical Science (EMS) curriculum is designed to prepare graduates to enter the workforce as paramedics. The course of study provides the student an opportunity to acquire basic and advanced life support knowledge and skills by utilizing classroom instruction, practical laboratory sessions, hospital clinical experience, and co-op experiences with emergency medical service agencies. Additionally, the program can provide an Associate Degree for individuals desiring an opportunity for career enhancement. Beginning with the third semester, the EMS program is set up on a ?flip/flop? schedule to allow students an opportunity to seek employment with an EMS provider while continuing in the program. Students progressing through the program are eligible to apply for both state and national certification exams. Employment opportunities include ambulance services, fire and rescue agencies, air medical services, specialty areas of hospitals, industry, educational institutions, and government agencies. Program Outcomes: At the successful completion of the Emergency Medical Science program, the student should be able to: perform rapid systematic assessment and determine appropriate treatment; render care at the basic and the advanced life support level; coordinate rescue efforts, gain access and extricate; operate, maintain, and navigate emergency vehicle; coordinate MCI activities; follow infection control procedures; utilize communication equipment; document all actions precisely and accurately. View more details on Guilford Technical Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Medical Emergency courses.