The Emergency Medical Science Bridging program is designed to allow a currently credentialed non-degreed Paramedic to earn a two-year Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Science in two semesters.
The prerequisites for admission to the EMS Bridging program include current credential/ certification in all of the following:
North Carolina or National Registry Paramedic Credential
American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification
American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification (or NREMT equivalent)
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification (or PHTLS)
These credentials/certifications provide 45 credit hours of advanced placement for students who are accepted into the program. Students will receive articulated credit for EMS 110, EMS 122, EMS 130, EMS 131, EMS 160, EMS 220, EMS 221, EMS 231, EMS 240, EMS 241, EMS 250, EMS 260, EMS 270, and EMS 285. To receive this articulation credit, the student must receive the recommendation of the EMS Program Coordinator.