The Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Services is a specialized degree program designed to build a workforce that is customized to the expected needs of towns, cities and counties in Central New Mexico and beyond. Students in the program will receive basic academic and specialized hands on training needed to meet the professional educational needs of pre-hospital care providers. The program is designed to meet the National EMS Education Standards for the respective licensure levels and incorporates New Mexico requirements and EMT scope of practice. Upon successful completion of degree requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.33, graduates will be qualified for New Mexico and National Registry testing and will have completed the core curriculum requirements for the UNM-Emergency Medical Services Academy B.S. in Emergency Medical Services, with the exception of MATH 1350 and CHEM 1215/1215L. It is recommended that students applying to the UNM EMS Academy also complete these courses. The UNM EMS Academy requires a minimum of 2.5 GPA for admission. For transfer to other four-year institutions, students should be aware that core curriculum requirements are not necessarily met upon the completion of this degree

To receive the Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Services, students will complete 60 credit hours, including the NM Core course requirements.

Students may apply their AS EMS toward transfer to UNM-Albuquerque Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services.

Students must attend mandatory EMS information session for permission to register for EMS Core courses. Students not yet admitted to EMS may attend the Info sessions.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (39):

Communications (6):

Mathematics & Statistics (3):

Physical and Natural Sciences (12)

Social and Behavioral Sciences (3)

Humanities (3)

Second Language (3)

Arts and Design (3)

Student Choice (6)

EMERGENCY MEDICINE CORE (21)

FOR ADVISEMENT: Contact the Advisement Center at (505) 863-7706 or the EMS Coordinator (505) 726-6324