Contact
Steven Wilson
Director/Instructor
Orange County Campus, room 108D
919-536-7200, ext. 4219
ems@durhamtech.edu
Plan of Study
(Courses by Semester)Emergency Medical Science
Long Term
Students will gain complex knowledge, competency, and experience while employing evidence based practice under medical oversight, and serve as a link from the scene into the healthcare system. Students may enter this degree program from multiple starting points, through or after the Emergency Medical Technician Basic course, during or after obtaining their Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, or during or after the obtaining of their Paramedic credential.
Employment opportunities include providers of emergency medical services, fire departments, rescue agencies, hospital specialty areas, industry, educational and government agencies. Paramedics who obtain their Associate’s Degree in Emergency Medical Science may have additional opportunities to advance their career in the areas of administration, education, and management.
Accreditation Information
The Durham Tech EMS program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) 1361 Park StreetClearwater, FL 33756 727-210-2350 caahep.org | Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP) 8301 Lakeview ParkwaySuite 111-312 Rowlett TX, 75088 214-703-8445 coaemsp.org |
Emergency Medical Science Student Achievement Outcome Data
| Year | Students Started | Students Graduated | Positive Placement (see note below) | Did not Finish | Durham Tech Program Completion | First Time State Exam Pass Rate | State Exam Pass Rate (cumulative) | First Time National Exam Pass Rate | National Exam Pass Rate (cumulative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 7 | 72% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2021-2022 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 79% | 100% | 100% | 78% | 100% |
| 2020-2021 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 1 | 96% | 100% | 100% | 95% | 100% |
| 2019-2020 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 1 | 96% | 100% | 100% | 91% | 100% |
Note: Per COAEMSP: Positive placement means that the graduate is employed full or part-time in the profession or in a related field; or continuing his/her education; or serving in the military. A related field is one in which the individual is using cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies acquired in the educational program.
Durham Tech EMS Core Paramedic Curriculum courses align with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s National EMS Education Standards for Paramedic Instruction (NHTSA). View course equivalency information.
How to Enroll
View enrollment steps for the EMS (Paramedic) Associate in Applied Science (AAS) program on the Paramedic Education Enrollment page.
Paramedic (Continuing Education)
Also, see the Paramedic (Continuing Education) option to complete certification courses in one year.
