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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.
The program accepts academic credit from accredited institutions of higher education for course work deemed equivalent to program requirements. Of the total 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.
Completion of all of the paramedic core courses with a minimum grade of "C" and successful completion of all program requirements are required for eligibility to apply for National Registry of EMTs examination and New Mexico Licensure.
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.
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.
Check the EMS Academy Web site for current application deadlines.
The EMS Academy maintains and updates a student handbook whose purpose is to provide important information to help students through the curriculum. The most current student handbook may be accessed on the EMS Academy Web site.
Requirements for Graduation
The B.S. in Emergency Medical Services is granted to students upon fulfillment of the following:
Curriculum
All students seeking the B.S. in Emergency Medical Services take the following courses:
Credit Hours |
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General Education Curriculum | ||
Refer to the Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog. | ||
Subtotal | 31 | |
Admission Requirements Courses below noted with an asterisk (*) may be used to fulfill General Education curriculum requirements. | ||
EMS 113 | EMT-Basic | 8 |
EMS 142 | EMT-Basic Lab | 2 |
EMS 120 | Introduction to EMS System | 3 |
(BIOL 1140 -and- BIOL 1140L) -or- BIOL 2110C |
Biology for Health Sciences * Biology for Health Sciences Laboratory * Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Lecture and Laboratory |
4 |
BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
BIOL 2210L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
BIOL 2225L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
(CHEM 1215 -and- CHEM 1215L) -or- (CHEM 1225 -and- CHEM 1225L) |
General Chemistry I for STEM Majors * General Chemistry I for STEM Majors Laboratory * General Chemistry II for STEM Majors * General Chemistry II for STEM Majors Laboratory * |
4 |
ENGL 1110 -or- ENGL 1110Y -or- ENGL 1110Z |
Composition I Composition I: Stretch II Enhanced Composition |
3 |
ENGL 1120 | Composition II * | 3 |
MATH 1220 -or- MATH 1240 -or- MATH 1430 |
College Algebra * Pre-Calculus * Applications of Calculus I * |
3 |
MATH 1350 | Introduction to Statistics * | 3 |
PSYC 1110 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
General Education Curriculum and Admission Requirements Subtotal | 56 | |
Major 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 | |
Major Requirements Subtotal | 43 | |
Choose to complete the B.S. with a selection of EMS Electives, or with the optional International Mountain Medicine concentration: | ||
EMS Electives | ||
Choose from: EMS Instructor, EMS Management and Operations, Fire Science, International Disaster, Pre-Health Professional (M.D., PA, Graduate Allied Health). | 24 | |
Subtotal | 24 | |
Concentration in International Mountain Medicine |
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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 |
EMS Electives chosen from list above. | 9 | |
Subtotal | 24 | |
Degree Total | 123 |
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 Services 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 towards the B.S. in Emergency Medical Services. 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
Refer to the Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog for information on courses that meet General Education curriculum and U.S. and Global Diversity and Inclusion requirements.
Credit Hours |
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General Education Curriculum | ||
Refer to the Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog. | ||
Subtotal | 31 | |
Admission Requirements Courses below noted with an asterisk (*) may be used to fulfill General Education curriculum requirements. | ||
(BIOL 1140 -and- BIOL 1140L) -or- BIOL 2110C |
Biology for Health Sciences * Biology for Health Sciences Laboratory * Principles of Biology: Cellular and Molecular Lecture and Laboratory |
4 |
BIOL 2210 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
BIOL 2210L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
BIOL 2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
BIOL 2225L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
(CHEM 1215 -and- CHEM 1215L) -or- (CHEM 1225 -and- CHEM 1225L) |
General Chemistry I for STEM Majors * General Chemistry I for STEM Majors Laboratory * General Chemistry II for STEM Majors * General Chemistry II for STEM Majors Laboratory * |
4 |
ENGL 1110 -or- ENGL 1110Y -or- ENGL 1110Z |
Accelerated Composition Composition II Enhanced Composition |
3 |
ENGL 1120 | Composition II * | 3 |
MATH 1220 -or- MATH 1240 -or- MATH 1430 |
College Algebra * Pre-Calculus * Applications of Calculus I * |
3 |
MATH 1350 | Introduction to Statistics * | 3 |
General Education Curriculum and Admission Requirements Subtotal | 43 | |
Major Requirements | ||
EMS Transfer Credit (Current License Required) | ||
EMT-Basic: EMS 113, 142. | 10 | |
Paramedic: EMS 309, 310, 311, 312, 320, 321, 331, 341, 342, 351, 352, 400, 454. | 37 | |
Subtotal | 47 | |
Required EMS Courses |
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EMS 469 | Epidemiology and Statistics | 3 |
EMS 470 | EMS Research and Analysis | 3 |
Subtotal | 6 | |
Major Requirements Subtotal | 53 | |
Choose to complete the B.S. with a selection of EMS Electives, or with the optional International Mountain Medicine concentration: | ||
EMS Electives | ||
Choose from: EMS Instructor, EMS Management and Operations, Fire Science, International Disaster, Pre-Health Professional (M.D., PA, Graduate Allied Health). | 27 | |
Subtotal | 27 | |
Concentration in International Mountain Medicine |
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EMS 403, 404, 405, 406, 408, and 12 credit hours of EMS Electives chosen from list above. | 27 | |
Subtotal | 27 | |
Degree Total | 123 |
Students with a minimum overall GPA of 3.50 and a minimum 3.60 GPA in EMS coursework are eligible for honors under the following circumstances:
EMS 106. Emergency Medical Responder. (4)
EMS 120. Introduction to EMS System. (3)
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 223. Principles of EMT Lab Instruction. (3, may be repeated once Δ)
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)
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, may be repeated once Δ)
EMS 408. Mountain Medicine Lab II. (3, may be repeated once Δ)
EMS 411. EMS Systems Management and Public Policy. (3)
EMS 412. EMS Service Operations. (3)
EMS 413. EMS Management Internship. (3)
EMS 421. EMS Education Internship. (3)
EMS 423. Principles of Paramedic Lab Instruction. (3)
EMS 424. Advanced Principles of Paramedic Lab Instruction. (3)
EMS 441. Principles of EMS Education. (3)
EMS 443. Educational Technology and Medical Simulation. (3)
EMS 454. Paramedic Field Internship. (4)
EMS 455. Disaster and Emergency Management. (3)
EMS 456. Social Dimension of Disaster. (3)
EMS 458. International Disasters. (3)
EMS 461. Advanced Pathophysiology. (3)
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 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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