Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services at Dickinson State University prepares students to become highly skilled paramedics through a comprehensive blend of science coursework, advanced EMS training, hands-on simulation, and supervised clinical and field experience. This four-year degree equips graduates with strong patient-care abilities, critical decision-making skills, and leadership competencies needed for today’s emergency medical systems. Students complete nationally aligned paramedic coursework and internships that prepare them for state and national paramedic certification, while also gaining a broad foundation for career advancement in areas such as critical-care transport, community paramedicine, EMS leadership, and public health.

Degree Requirements

Program Requirements

CHEM 115Introductory Chemistry

3

CHEM 115LIntroductory Chemistry Lab

1

EMS 101Emergency Medical Technician

4

EMS 101LEmergency Medical Technician Lab

2

EMS 115Anatomy and Physiology for EMS

3

EMS 201EMS Operations

2

EMS 202Pharmacology in Paramedicine

2

EMS 203Patient Assessment

1

EMS 204Airway Management

1

EMS 205Trauma Emergencies

3

EMS 206Medical Emergencies

3

EMS 207Cardiovascular Emergencies

2

EMS 208Respiratory Emergencies

2

EMS 209Special Populations

1

EMS 210Pediatric Emergencies

1

EMS 251LParamedic Lab 1

3

EMS 252LParamedic Lab 2

4

EMS 271Paramedic Clinical 1

2

EMS 272Paramedic Clinical 2

4

EMS 301Management of EMS Systems

3

EMS 302Education in EMS

3

EMS 303EMS Role in Public Health & Emergency Management

3

EMS 373Paramedic Clinical 3

8

EMS 401Critical Care Paramedicine

6

EMS 403Community Paramedicine

6

EMS 405Leadership in EMS

3

EMS 470EMS Capstone Practicum

3

FIRE 100Hazardous Materials Operations

3

FIRE 101AFire Fighter I part A

2

FIRE 101ALFire Fighter I part A Lab

1

FIRE 103Principles of Emergency Services

2

HPER 240Principles of Human Nutrition

3

MATH 103College Algebra

3

MATH 305Probability and Statistics

4

PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:100