The University of New Mexico

Undergraduate Program

Degree Offered

  • Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services (B.S.) degree is intended to prepare graduates to meet the professional requirements for pre-hospital emergency care providers. Completion of all of the paramedic core courses with a minimum grade of "C" is required for eligibility to apply for National Registry of EMTs examination and New Mexico Licensure.

The program accepts academic credit from accredited institutions of higher education for course work deemed equivalent to program requirements. Of the 132 credit hours required for the degree, a minimum of 30 credit hours in the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) major must be taken at the University of New Mexico to satisfy University residency requirements.

Application and Admission Requirements

All students seeking acceptance to the School of Medicine Paramedic program must meet requirements for admission to the University. See the Admissions section of this Catalog for information on University admission requirements.

Check the EMS Academy Web site for application process information. This application is in addition to the application for admission to the University as an undergraduate student.

Screening for admission to the College is conducted at periodic intervals. All applications, fees and official transcripts must be received by the deadline. Students should submit applications early to allow for adequate advisement and processing of applications.

Requirements for Admission

  1. Submit application and required academic records by the deadline dates; successfully complete all Pre-Paramedic classes, with an overall cumulative and prerequisite 2.50 GPA or better, by the date specified in the current application packet.
  2. Additional information may be utilized to rank applicants; examples may include grade point average, interview, entrance exam, and geographical differences.

NOTE: Preference is given to New Mexico residents.

The School of Medicine, EMS Academy reserves the right to request the student supply any additional information as necessary. Students are required to be fluent in the English language.

Application Deadlines

Check the EMS Academy Web site for current application deadlines.

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services

Requirements for Graduation

The B.S. in Emergency Medical Services is granted to students upon fulfillment of the following:

  1. Completion of 132 credit hours of course work from the prescribed curriculum.
  2. Completion of University of New Mexico Core Curriculum.
  3. Compliance with the minimum residence requirements, as stated in the Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog.
  4. Maintenance of an overall grade point average of 2.50 minimum.
  5. Unanimous recommendation for the degree by the promotions and evaluations committee (PEC) and by the faculty of the School of Medicine.

Curriculum

All students seeking the B.S. in Emergency Medical Services take the following courses:

  Credit
Hours
Pre-Paramedic Requirements
Semester 1  
BIOL 123/124L
-or-
BIOL 201L		 Biology for Health-Related Sciences and Non-majors/Laboratory

Molecular and Cell Biology		 4
EMS 120 Introduction to EMS System 3
ENGL 110
(or ENGL 112;
or ENGL 113)		 Accelerated Composition
(or Composition II;
or Enhanced Composition)		 3
MATH 121
-or-
MATH 150
-or-
MATH 180		 College Algebra

Pre-Calculus Mathematics

Elements of Calculus I		 3
UNM Core 3
Subtotal 16
Semester 2
CHEM 121/123L
-or-
CHEM 122/124L		 General Chemistry I/Laboratory

General Chemistry II/Laboratory		 4
ENGL 120 Composition III 3
STAT 145 Introduction to Statistics 3
UNM Core 6
Subtotal 16
Semester 3
BIOL 237/247L Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences/Laboratory 4
EMS 113 EMT-Basic 8
EMS 142 EMT-Basic Lab 2
UNM Core 3
Subtotal 17
Semester 4  
BIOL 238/248L Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences/Laboratory 4
PSY 105 General Psychology 3
UNM Core 9
Subtotal 16
Pre-Paramedic Total 65
Paramedic Requirements
Phase 1
EMS 309 Prehospital Emergency Medicine and Operations 3
EMS 310 Prehospital Pharmacology 3
EMS 311 Medical Assessment and Management 3
EMS 312 Cardiovascular and Pulmonology Emergencies 3
EMS 341 Paramedic Lab I 2
EMS 351 Paramedic Clinical Rotation I 3
Subtotal 17
Phase 2
EMS 320 Medical Emergencies 3
EMS 321 Special Patient Populations 2
EMS 331 Trauma Emergencies 2
EMS 342 Paramedic Lab II 2
EMS 352 Paramedic Clinical Rotation II 4
EMS 400 Advanced Assessment 3
Subtotal 16
Phase 3  
EMS 454 Paramedic Field Internship 4
Subtotal 4
Required EMS Courses
EMS 469 Epidemiology and Statistics 3
EMS 470 EMS Research and Analysis 3
 Subtotal 6
EMS Electives  
Concentration courses/Elective courses 24
Subtotal 24
 Paramedic Total 67
Degree Total 132
Concentration in International Mountain Medicine
EMS 403 Mountain Medicine 3
EMS 404 Technical Rescue Course 3
EMS 405 Austere Medicine 3
EMS 406 Mountain Medicine Laboratory I 3
EMS 408 Mountain Medicine Laboratory II 3
  Subtotal 15
  Electives and Certificates
Students may choose work from:
International Disaster
  EMS Instructor 
  EMS Management and Operations 
Fire Science 
  Pre-Health Professional (M.D., PA, Graduate Allied Health)
  Subtotal 24

National Registry Paramedic to Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Science
Degree Completion Option 

The National Registry Paramedic (NRP) to B.S. in Emergency Medical Services degree completion option is available at the UNM EMS Academy through online/distance education courses. This option is designed for students who have a current Paramedic license and have the National Registry Emergency Medical Services (NREMT) Paramedic certification. 

All Paramedics seeking entrance into the EMS Academy must meet UNM and EMS Academy requirements for admission. See the EMS Academy Web site for application information. Admission to the B.S. in Emergency Medical Sciences degree as a transfer student requires a current National Registry Paramedic license (which must be kept current throughout enrollment). 

Active NRPs currently holding an active license in the U.S. will be awarded 47 transfer credit hours (10: EMT, 37: Paramedic) towards the B.S. in Emergency Medical Services graduation requirements. Proof of current paramedic licensure and NRP certification is required. 

A Plan of Studies (POS) for each student is determined at the time of enrollment in the NRP to B.S. in Emergency Medical Services program. Students are expected to follow the POS throughout the program. Each Paramedic student must demonstrate achievement of the outcomes expected of all EMS Academy baccalaureate students. 

Prospective Paramedic students are urged to review the EMS Academy Web site, and contact the EMS Academy Advisement Office prior to registration.

Requirements

    Credit
Hours
EMS Transfer Credit (Current License Required)
EMT 10
NRP/Licensed Paramedic 37
Subtotal 47
Degree Prerequisites
BIOL 123/124L
-or-
BIOL 201L		 Biology for Health-Related Sciences and Non-majors/Laboratory

Molecular and Cell Biology		 4
BIOL 237/247L Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences/Laboratory 4
BIOL 238/248L Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences/Laboratory 4
CHEM 121/123L
-or-
CHEM 122/124L		 General Chemistry I/Laboratory

General Chemistry II/Laboratory		 4
ENGL 110
(or ENGL 112;
or ENGL 113)		 Accelerated Composition 
(or Composition II;
or Enhanced Composition)		 3
ENGL 120 Composition III 3
MATH 121
-or-
MATH 150
-or-
MATH 180		 College Algebra

Pre-Calculus Mathematics

Elements of Calculus I		 3
STAT 145 Introduction to Statistics 3
Subtotal 28
UNM Core
See EMS Academy Advisor  24
Subtotal 24
Degree Upper-Division Courses
EMS 469 Epidemiology and Statistics 3
EMS 470 EMS Research and Analysis 3
Concentration courses/Elective courses 27
Subtotal 33
Degree Total 132

Departmental Honors Program

Students with a minimum overall GPA of 3.50 and a minimum 3.60 GPA in EMS course work are eligible for honors under the following circumstances:

  • Completion of a minimum of 6 additional credit hours of approved research or independent study courses beyond the credit hours required to achieve the B.S. degree.
  • Submission of an approved project, submission-ready research article, or presentation at a state or national conference.
  • Endorsement of program faculty.
  • Maintenance of academic honesty and integrity, and professional conduct expected of healthcare professionals.

Courses

EMS 106. Emergency Medical Responder. (4)


EMS 112. Wilderness First Responder. (4)


EMS 113. EMT-Basic. (8)


EMS 120. Introduction to EMS System. (3)


EMS 125. Wilderness EMT Upgrade. (2)


EMS 142. EMT-Basic Lab. (2)


EMS 143. EMT-Intermediate Lab. (1)


EMS 151. EMT-I Clinical and Field Experience. (2)


EMS 180. EMT-Intermediate. (5)


EMS 193. Emergency Medicine Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)


EMS 200. Medical Mathematics. (1)


EMS 243. Paramedic Capstone. (2)


EMS 309. Prehospital Emergency Medicine and Operations. (3)


EMS 310. Prehospital Pharmacology. (3)


EMS 311. Medical Assessment and Management. (3)


EMS 312. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Emergencies. (3)


EMS 320. Medical Emergencies. (3)


EMS 321. Special Patient Populations. (2 to a maximum of 4 Δ)


EMS 331. Trauma Emergencies. (2)


EMS 341. Paramedic Lab I. (2)


EMS 342. Paramedic Lab II. (2)


EMS 351. Paramedic Clinical Rotation I. (3)


EMS 352. Paramedic Clinical Rotation II. (4)


EMS 398. EMS Topics. (1-3 to a maximum of 15 Δ)


EMS 399. EMS Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


EMS 400. Advanced Assessment. (3)


EMS 403. Mountain Medicine. (3 )


EMS 404. Technical Rescue Course. (3)


EMS 405. Austere Medicine. (3)


EMS 406. Mountain Medicine Lab I. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


EMS 408. Mountain Medicine Lab II. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


EMS 421. EMS Education Internship. (3)


EMS 441. Principles of EMS Education. (3)


EMS 454. Paramedic Field Internship. (4)


EMS 455. Disaster and Emergency Management. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


EMS 456. Social Dimension of Disaster. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


EMS 461. Advanced Pathophysiology. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


EMS 465. Advanced Paramedic Clerkship. (1-6, may be repeated once Δ)


EMS 469. Epidemiology and Statistics. (3)


EMS 470. EMS Research Analysis. (3)


EMS 475. Research in Acute Care. (3)


EMS 481. Community Paramedic: Public Health and Wellness. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


EMS 498. EMS Topics. (1-3 to a maximum of 15 Δ)


EMS 499. EMS Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)


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