EMS Professions Diploma
EP12
Availability: North Metro and Appalachian Campuses
Program Purpose: The Prehospital Professions Diploma combines Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT). This diploma prepares students to provide basic and limited advanced emergency medical care and transportation for critical and emergent patients who access the emergency medical system. This diploma allows the graduate to function as part of a comprehensive EMS response. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians AEMT certification examination and apply for Georgia licensure as an AEMT.
Program Length: The EMSP courses can be completed in 25 academic weeks over the course of two semesters. Completion timeline for the additional diploma courses will vary as they can be completed prior to the start of the EMT program or they can be taken at the same time as the EMSP courses.
Admission Requirements: Students must meet all admission requirements of the college and have reached the age of 18 by the start of clinicals. Students must enroll in the college’s EMSP Diploma Program and attend a mandatory information/application session. Admission will close once the courses are at full capacity. The program does not maintain a waiting list. Please consult the appropriate Academic program on the college’s website for specific program admission information.
Diploma Requirements
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I
Language Arts/Communication
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Occupational Courses
| ALHS 1011 | Structure and Function of the Human Body | 5 |
| ALHS 1090 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences | 2 |
| EMSP 1110 | Introduction to the EMT Profession | 3 |
| EMSP 1120 | Assessment/Airway Management & Pharmacology | 3 |
| EMSP 1130 | Medical Emergencies for the EMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1140 | Special Patient Populations | 3 |
| EMSP 1150 | Shock and Trauma for the EMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1160 | Clinical & Practical Applications for the EMT | 1 |
| EMSP 1510 | Advanced Concepts for the AEMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1520 | Advanced Patient Care for the AEMT | 3 |
| EMSP 1530 | Clinical Applications for the AEMT | 1 |
| EMSP 1540 | Clinical & Practical Applications for the AEMT | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 42