Emergency Medical Sciences
AS Degree and/or Certificate of Achievement Health Sciences · Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Emergency Medical Sciences Associate of Science Degree prepares Sierra College students for entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) positions and supports the career advancement of those already working in the EMS field. This degree reflects advanced EMS knowledge beyond the Basic Life Support (BLS) level, providing students with the skills and expertise needed for more complex prehospital care and expanding their career opportunities. For the degree, students must fulfill the following major requirements with grades of “C” or better, complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable semester units (12 of which must be completed at Sierra College) with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and complete one of the following general education patterns:
- Sierra College Associate Degree Requirements (Local General Education)
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
Required Courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| HSCI 0002 | Emergency Medical Technician | 9 |
| HSCI 0003 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| HSCI 0030 | Functional Anatomy and Pathophysiology For EMS Professionals | 3-4 |
| orBIOL 0055 | General Human Anatomy and Physiology | |
| HSCI 0050 | Introduction to Advanced Life Support | 3.5 |
| Select a minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3-10 | |
| ALH 0010 | Introduction to Phlebotomy | |
| ALH 0011 | Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum Experience | |
| ALH 0020 | Introduction to Allied Health | |
| FIRE 0001 | Principles of Fire and Emergency Services | |
| HSCI 0007 | Emergency Medical Responder | |
| HSCI 0012 | Professional CPR and Infection Control | |
| HSCI 0051 | Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) Didactic | |
| HSCI 0052 | Advanced Emergency Medical Technician - Clinical/Field Experience | |
| HSCI 0053 | Paramedic - Advanced Life Support Part 1 | |
| HSCI 0054 | Paramedic - Advanced Life Support Part 2 | |
| HSCI 0055 | Paramedic Clinical Experience | |
| HSCI 0056 | Paramedic Field Internship | |
| HSCI 0080 | Introduction to Public Safety Dispatch | |
| Total Units | 21.5-29.5 | |