Earn Your AS in EMS in 6 Months
You can earn your AS in EMS in as little as 6 months. If you have been certified as a Paramedic and want to continue your education, then the AS in EMS is the next step in your career.
You can take all of your classes online, too!
The main component of the AS in EMS involves EMT and Paramedic training and certification. People who have already completed Paramedic training only need to take the general education courses to earn their AS in EMS.
The AS in EMS Degree
You can take these final 15 credit hours toward the degree online and in the comfort of your home. No need to rearrange your schedule to fit in your courses or travel to a classroom. You can study when it is most convenient for you.
The general education courses that you need to take prepare you with the academic skills you need for success in any career field. You will take English Composition I, English Composition II or SPC 2608 Communications, Liberal Arts Mathematics or MTA 1030 Intermediate Algebra, and Introduction to Psychology. You also have to take a history class.
Finishing your Degree in 6 Months
Certified Paramedics can earn their AS in EMS in only 6 months. Those who are not certified as Paramedics yet will need to complete the Paramedic training portion of the degree. Then they can apply to earn the AS in EMS.
You have already gotten this far, so why not finish your degree? College degrees give you an advantage in the workforce, show leadership and drive, and now come with flexible learning options.
Just think about how you could earn your AS in EMS in 6 months. That is only half a year. If you have been waiting for the right time to finish your degree, that time has arrived! Going back to school is a great move for your career, and we are here to help you at HCI.
Contact us to learn more about the AS in EMS program and how you can complete it in 6 months. You can call us at (561) 586-0121 or request more information online. Your degree in EMS is within reach!
