Program Details
Advance your career with this online bachelor’s degree in health science. The program is designed for those who are transferring as Associate of Science Paramedics. Advanced education is important for leadership positions in the EMS field as there is an increasing desire for EMS chiefs and executives to hold master’s degrees. With this online health science degree, you will not only be ready to take on leadership roles, but you can also use this as a stepping stone toward a master’s degree.
The EMS field is constantly changing and evolving, so students will learn to adapt and re-adapt to new policies, regulations, standards of care, and human resource challenges.
Courses in the Paramedic certificate will likely include:
- Pulmonology
- Paramedic Skills
- Pre-Hospital Cardiology
- Traumatology
- Emergency Medical Care
% Online
100% OnlineProgram Accreditation & Licensing
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
School Accreditation & Licensing
Missouri Southern State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
Associate DegreeRecommended GPA
2.0 or above (4.0 scale)Application Requirements
Occupational License, Official College Transcript(s)
Additional Info
- Must hold an associate’s in paramedic or emergency medical services