Contact(s): Scott Shew
The Emergency Medical Science Bridge Curriculum is designed to allow currently credentialed
paramedics (North Carolina or National Registry) an opportunity to proceed from continuing
education to earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Emergency Medical
Science.
Print this admission procedure for your records and to track completion of all steps.
Step 1: Application
- Submit to the Admissions Office at Stanly Community College a properly completed Application
for Admission to the Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program (A45340B). For questions
on completing an application, contact Eagle’s One Stop at 704-991-0123 or by emailing
onestop@stanly.edu.
Step 2: Transcripts
- Submit to the Admissions Office an official high school transcript and official post-secondary
transcripts for all institutions attended. Applicants that obtained a GED/Adult High
School diploma must submit an official GED/AHS transcript and a high school transcript
even if you did not complete high school.
Step 3: Prove college readiness
- Be eligible to enroll in ENG 111 and MAT 143 WITHOUT a co-requisite.
Resources for course placement
- If you have questions regarding your eligibility to enroll in ENG 111 and MAT 143,
contact your Success Coach.
Step 4: Maintain 2.0 GPA (ongoing)
- For the applicant that has completed any college-level courses at SCC prior to admission
into the Emergency Medical Science Bridge program, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
is required for acceptance.
After conditional acceptance is granted by the Admissions office, applicants must
provide the following:
Step 5: Submit the following documentation to the Emergency Medical Science program
director:
- Letter of recommendation from your EMS Director confirming:
-
- Member in good standing with the EMS service.
-
- 1,000 hours of documented patient care at the Paramedic level.
-
- State and/or National paramedic certification
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
-
- PALS certification
- ITLS or PHTLS certification
Step 6: Attend EMS orientation in an online format. Information regarding orientation will be included in the acceptance
letter.
Acceptance Procedure
The Emergency Medical Science Bridge program accepts a maximum of 20 students for
entry each fall semester. Applicants are conditionally accepted based upon their completion
of steps 1, 3, and 4 of the admission requirements. The applicants will be ranked
in order by the date applied and by their completion of these steps. Applicants who complete steps 1, 3, and 4 before August 1st of the year they wish
to enter the program will have a full acceptance into the Emergency Medical Science
program pending completion of steps 2, 5, and 6.
Applicants who apply to the Emergency Medical Science Bridge program after the 20
seats are filled will be placed on an alternate list after completing admission requirements
1, 3, and 4.
If any of the applicants who have been accepted to the program should forfeit their
acceptance, those applicants on the alternate list will be contacted in the order
in which their names appear on the list and will be given an opportunity to enroll.
If an applicant whose name appears on the alternate list is not afforded an opportunity
to begin classes during the year in which he or she made application, that applicant
will need to submit another application for admission to the year following if he
or she wishes to be considered for admission in the subsequent year. (Admission requirements
may change from year to year for selected programs).
Any applicant who forfeits his or her acceptance will not be granted acceptance in
any subsequent year. The applicant must reapply if he or she wishes to be considered
for acceptance at a later date.
Accreditation
The Stanly Community College Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program is accredited
by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for
the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
http://www.caahep.org
Revised 8/23
Emergency Medical Science Bridge Degree – A45340B
Gainful Employment Disclosure
The Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program is designed to allow currently credentialed
non-degree paramedics (North Carolina or National Registry) to earn an Associate in
Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Emergency Medical Science.
Plan of Study Grid
| First Year |
| Fall |
| ACA 111 |
College Student Success
|
1 |
BIO 163
|
Basic Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology II
Anatomy and Physiology II
|
4-5
|
| EMS 235 |
EMS Management
|
2 |
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry
|
3 |
| MAT 143 |
Quantitative Literacy
|
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
13-14
|
| Spring |
| EMS 280 |
EMS Bridging Course
|
3 |
ENG 112
|
Writing and Research in the Disciplines
Professional Research & Reporting
|
3
|
| PSY 150 |
General Psychology
|
3 |
| * |
45 |
| * |
3 |
| |
Credit Hours
|
57
|
| |
Total Credit Hours |
70-71
|
*Please see the Suggested Humanities and Social/Behavioral Science Elective List for
AAS Majors webpage.
Curriculum Credit Awarded for Current NC or National Registry Paramedic Credential*
*Upon verification of current NC or NR Paramedic Certification, up to 45 applicable
curriculum credits may be awarded and applied toward the Associate Degree.
Stanly Community College
Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program
(Paramedic to Associate Degree Pathway)
The Emergency Medical Science Bridge Curriculum is designed to allow currently credentialed
paramedics (North Carolina or National Registry) an opportunity to proceed from continuing
education to earn an Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Emergency Medical
Science.
Applicants seeking admission into the Emergency Medical Science Bridge program must
complete steps 1, 3, and 4 between August 2nd, 2024, and August 1st, 2025, in order to be considered for acceptance for Fall Semester 2025.
Print this admission procedure for your records and to track completion of all steps.
Step 1: Application ____________________ (date completed)
- Submit to the Admissions Office at Stanly Community College a properly completed Application
for Admission to the Emergency Medical Science Bridge Program (A45340B) for “2025FA.”
For questions on completing an application, contact Eagle’s One Stop at 704-991-0123
or by emailing onestop@stanly.edu.
Step 2: Transcripts ___________________ (date completed)
- Submit to the Admissions Office an official high school transcript and official post-secondary
transcripts for all institutions attended. Applicants that obtained a GED/Adult High
School diploma must submit an official GED/AHS transcript and a high school transcript
even if you did not complete high school.
Step 3: Prove college readiness ______________________ (date completed)
Emergency Medical Sciences Success Coach:
Leah Reddick
Email: lreddick5454@stanly.edu
Phone: (704) 991-0223
Step 4: Maintain 2.0 GPA (ongoing)
- For the applicant that has completed any college-level courses at SCC prior to admission
into the Emergency Medical Science Bridge program, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
is required for acceptance.
After conditional acceptance is granted by the Admissions office, applicants must
provide the following:
Step 5: Submit the following documentation to the Emergency Medical Science program
director:
- Letter of recommendation from your EMS Director confirming:
-
-
- Member in good standing with the EMS service.
-
-
- 1,000 hours of documented patient care at the Paramedic level.
- Copy of:
-
-
- State and/or National paramedic certification
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification or equivalent certification
- ITLS or PHTLS certification, if applicable
Step 6: Online EMS orientation. Information regarding orientation will be included in the acceptance letter.
Acceptance Procedure
The Emergency Medical Science Bridge program accepts a maximum of 20 students for
entry each fall semester. Applicants are conditionally accepted based upon their completion
of steps 1, 3, and 4 of the admission requirements. The applicants will be ranked
in order by the date applied and by their completion of these steps. Applicants who complete steps 1, 3, and 4 before August 1st of the year they wish
to enter the program will have a full acceptance into the Emergency Medical Science
program pending completion of steps 2, 5, and 6.
Applicants who apply to the Emergency Medical Science Bridge program after the 20
seats are filled will be placed on an alternate list after completing admission requirements
1, 3, and 4.
If any of the applicants who have been accepted to the program should forfeit their
acceptance, those applicants on the alternate list will be contacted in the order
in which their names appear on the list and will be given an opportunity to enroll.
If an applicant whose name appears on the alternate list is not afforded an opportunity
to begin classes during the year in which he or she made application, that applicant
will need to submit another application for admission to the year following if he
or she wishes to be considered for admission in the subsequent year. (Admission requirements
may change from year to year for selected programs).
Any applicant who forfeits his or her acceptance will not be granted acceptance in
any subsequent year. The applicant must reapply if he or she wishes to be considered
for acceptance at a later date.
Accreditation
The Stanly Community College Emergency Medical Services – Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
(www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services
Professions (CoAEMSP).
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
25400 US Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33763
727-210-2350
http://www.caahep.org
Revised 7/24
