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Emergency Medical Services
People’s lives often depend on the quick reaction and competent care of Emergency Medical Technicians and paramedics.
CSM’s Emergency Medical Services Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares graduates to provide this critical emergency pre-hospital medical care to those who have sustained potentially life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
Completion of CSM’s Paramedic Certificate program qualifies graduates to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P) examinations.
To prepare Paramedics who are competent in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains to enter the profession. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical training in a variety of pre-hospital and hospital settings.
This program follows the National EMS Education Standards as outlined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Graduates are employed in settings associated with emergent patient care such as hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, fire and rescue squads, ambulance services and agencies, and similar organizations. A major objective of CSM’s practicum experience is to apply classroom theory to the work environment.
Programs of Study
The Emergency Medical Services Associate of Applied Science degree program prepares graduates to provide emergency pre-hospital medical care to those who have sustained potentially life- threatening illnesses and injuries. Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, and clinical training in a variety of pre-hospital and hospital settings. This program follows the National Education Standards developed by the United States Department of Transportation. Graduates are employed in settings associated with emergent patient care such as hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, fire and rescue squads, ambulance services agencies, and similar organizations.
Students must hold current paramedic certification for entry into this program. Students entering this program with an EMT-I or EMT-P earned through another institution may be required to take a transition course.
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The Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic certificate program prepares graduates to provide emergency pre-hospital medical care to those who have sustained potentially life- threatening illnesses and injuries. Completion of the paramedic certificate program qualifies graduates to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic (NREMT-P) examinations or comparable state examinations.
Instruction includes classroom, laboratory, clinical, and field training in a variety of pre-hospital and hospital settings. This program follows the National Education Standards developed by the United States Department of Transportation. Graduates are employed in settings associated with emergent patient care such as hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, fire and rescue squads, ambulance service agencies, and similar organizations.
Students must hold current EMT-B certification for entry into this program.
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The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is an entry level provider capable of transporting sick and injured patients. The EMT is the basic level needed on every ambulance nationwide. This program prepares the graduate for entry into emergency medical services and healthcare. The courses provide the lecture, lab, and practicum education needed for certification as an EMT-B.
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Career Opportunities
Accreditation
The College of Southern Maryland EMS program is approved by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (653 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD, 21201, 800-762-7157).
The Paramedic program of the College of Southern Maryland is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
This program has been designated as a Health Manpower Shortage program.
Program Outcomes and Pass Rates
| Year | Number of Graduates | Number of Graduates Attempting NREMT | Number of Graduates Passing NREMT written | Retention | Positive Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | 10 | 8 (80%) | 100% | 80% |
| 2023 | 14 | 14 | 10 (71.4%) | 82.4% | 100% |
| 2022 | 14 | 14 | 12 (86%) | 73.7% | 100% |
| 2021 | 18 | 18 | 12 (86%) | 100% | 100% |