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Dec 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Pierce College Catalog
Emergency Medical Services Certificate Course Map
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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field. It provides you a clear path to complete your certificate by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets certificate requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time.
While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete the Emergency Medical Services Certificate, you are responsible for fulfilling all certificate requirements.
Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
Certification Eligibility Requirements
In addition to successfully completing the EMS program you will need to have a current CPR-BLS and successfully completed the National Registry EMT Cognitive Examination and the State-approved psychomotor examination for EMT Certification. Pierce College has not determined if our EMS and EMT education program meets requirements for licensure outside of the state of Washington. Visit our NC-SARA Licensure Disclosure page for more information.
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ctcLink Plan Code: EMAEMC45
2. Human Biology: Anatomy & Physiology
3. Math Course Recommendation
Choose one
- MATH& 146 Introduction to Stats (5 credits)
Course purpose: Emergency medical services professionals wanting to continue on to Associates or Paramedic programs benefit from this course. - MATH& 107 Math in Society (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course offers a contemporary view of mathematics on topics including management science, statistics and social choices, patterns and financial applications in order to understand the economics of community medicine. Note: The math course you select will depend on the Career Pathway Map you are following, the transfer institution/degree that you select, and your math placement guidance. Your advisor will assist you in selecting the relevant 5 or 7 credit course(s) based upon co-requisite options.
Action Item: Attend Mandatory Orientation
Apply for the EMT courses EMS@pierce.ctc.edu and attend Mandatory Orientation.
4. Emergency Medical Technician I
- EMS 210 Emergency Medical Technician I (5 credits)
Course purpose: This course provides the foundation for establishing an EMT career. You will learn the ethics, communication, documentation, and basic life-saving skills (CPR) used by EMS professionals.
5. Emergency Medical Technician II
6. Emergency Medical Technician III
Action Item: GPA Check
Conduct a GPA check at the completion of 20 credits.
8. English Composition I
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5 credits)
Course purpose: As an EMS professional you will need to communicate effectively in writing with hospitals, patients, peers and for state reporting. ENGL& 101 will provide the foundational development of critical reading and writing skills. Note: Your advisor will assist you in reviewing your Guided Self Placement and selecting either the 5-credit or the 7-credit co-requisite ENGL& 101 + ENGLC 101 course.
9. Human Relations Course Recommendation
Choose one
- BUS 240 Human Relations in the Workplace (5 credits)
Course purpose: EMS professionals need be proficient in effective assessment of patients’ needs and in communicating the needs of a diverse environment. EMS professionals must develop and maintain a relationship with the community. These courses provide appropriate skills to support this work. - CMST& 240 Intercultural Communication (5 credits)
Course purpose: The examination of the effects of culture upon the process of communication. Using theory and skill development, students are prepared to communicate effectively both within and across cultures.
Action Item: Apply for Certificate
Apply for Emergency Medical Services Certificate graduation (explore career education plans and develop new education plan).
10. General Psychology
- PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5 credits)
Course purpose: EMS professionals need to understand the human behavior and experience concepts that are presented in this course. You will learn to understand biological and social basics of behavior, heredity, neurology, motivation, emotion, perception, cognition, learning, and intelligence are as important as understanding the body.
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