Program Description

The Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS-AS) provides students with a broad foundation in all areas of advanced life support measures and prepares students to seek employment in various emergency medical fields. The program uses a combination of lecture, laboratory, simulation, and clinical instruction.

The Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services includes the Technical Certificate in:

Paramedic

Program Information

The program is designed for the Licensed Emergency Medical Technician to earn the Technical Certificate in Paramedic and the EMS-AS degree. Enrollment in the EMS prefix courses requires a Florida EMT license. A student first will be admitted to Pensacola State College, and after satisfying all admission requirements for this program, the student is considered for admission to the EMS-AS program.

The graduate of the program that is seeking to become a licensed Paramedic must successfully complete the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT).

Program Admission Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• College Application

When the student has met the program admission requirements, the student’s application is evaluated by the Office of Admissions.

Program Progression Requirements

Progression in the Associate in Science degree in Emergency Medical Services program requires the following.

• EMS prefix courses require a Florida EMT license.
• A grade of C or higher in courses in the curriculum.
• Satisfactory completion of clinical requirements which include the following:
• Level II FDLE background screen;
• Urine drug screen;
• Immunizations and Vaccines; and
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.

Program Completion Requirements

• Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in all courses applicable to the program of study.
• Meet the academic residence requirement of completing at least 25% of the program with classes at Pensacola State College.

Program Contact:

Dr. Mitzie Sowell
Department Head, Health Sciences
(850) 484-2308
msowell@pensacolastate.edu