AGE-M – Emergency Medical Science(Effective Fall 2015)

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Applicants are usually admitted in the fall semester of each year on a first come, first served system.EMS Program specific applications are available beginning September 1 of the prior admitting year in the Office of Enrollment and Student Success-Wilson Building with the deadline being May 1 of the admitting year.
Please visit the EMS webpage for specific degree requirements
( Pre-requisitesfor the EMS program are reviewed annually and subject to change. For specific questions about admissions requirements, please contact Theresa Lee, Admissions Coordinator, at 919-209-2049 or .

Pre-Requisite Coursework

Must be completed BEFORE application.

Course
Math
Meet requirement for MAT 143– Quant. Literacy(Prereq: DMA 010-050 or MAT 070 & DRE 098)
Science-Biology (required to complete if student did not complete high school biologywith “C” or better)
BIO 110-Principles of Biologyor BIO 111-General Biology(Refer to counselor interview sheet)(Prereq: none)
English
Meet requirement for ENG 111 – Writing & Inquiry
(Prereq: DRE 098 or RED 090/ENG 090)
GPA Requirements
2.0 GPA on college coursework or 2.0 high school GPA if college coursework has not been completed

Additional Coursework

Courses one may take prior to entering the program.

Course / Credits Required / Credits Completed / Prerequisite
ENG 111 - Writing & Inquiry / 3 / DRE 098 or RED 090/ENG 090
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disciplines / 3 / ENG 111
MAT 143 – Quantitative Literacy / 3 / DMA 010-050 or MAT 070
& DRE 098
BIO 163 – Anatomy & Physiology / 5 / None
MED 120 – Survey of Medical Terminology / 2 / None
HSC 110 - Orientation to Health Careers / 1 / None
PHI 240 – Introduction to Ethics / 3 / ENG 111
PSY 150 – General Psychology / 3 / None

Johnston Community College

Emergency Medical Science

Applicants are usually admitted in the fall semester of each year on a first come, first serve system. A Bridging option is available for the Paramedic. The College reserves the right to extend the application deadline when warranted.

One must complete the associate degree program and the required examination to be certified as an EMT-Paramedic.

______Complete a biology course with a grade of “C” or better

______Meet requirements for ENG 111 and MAT 143

______Cumulative grade point average of 2.0

______Submit a program specific application by May 1 of the admitting year. Program specific applications are available beginning September 1 of the prior admitting year in the Office of Enrollment and Student Success-Wilson Building.

______If admitted, attend orientation with the Program Director

The following courses can be completed prior to entering the program:

____HSC 110 Orientation to Health Careers

____ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry

____ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Disciplines

____BIO 163 Anatomy & Physiology

____MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy

____PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics

____PSY 150 General Psychology

____MED 120 Survey of Medical Terminology

Please check our web-site at and browse by program: EmergencyMedical Science (EMS)-AASDegree for additional information and program updates.