Undergraduate Program

Degree Offered

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services (B.S.)
Concentration: International Mountain Medicine.

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.

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

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.
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.

Program Policies

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.

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:

Completion of 123 credit hours of coursework from the prescribed curriculum.
Completion of General Education curriculum 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.
Compliance with the minimum residence requirements, as stated in the Undergraduate Program section of this Catalog.
Maintenance of an overall grade point average of 2.50 minimum.
Recommendation for the degree 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
	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
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

National Registry Paramedic to Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services
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 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
	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
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
	EMS 403, 404, 405, 406, 408, and 12 credit hours of EMS Electives chosen from list above.	27
	Subtotal	27
	Degree Total	123

Departmental Honors Program

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:

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.

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