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Academic
IV -- Room 316
1000 Hilltop
Circle
Baltimore,
Maryland 21250
(410)
455-3223
(410) 455-3045 (fax)
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Emergency Health Services
Undergraduate Programs
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General Description
| The Emergency Health Services
(EHS) Department combines the experience and resources
of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services
Systems (MIEMSS) and the University of Maryland Baltimore
County (UMBC) to feature the first baccalaureate program
of its kind in the nation.
Students through their studies gain a unique
depth of experience in emergency helath services through this baccalaureate
degree.
The program stresses academic and clinical abilities, interpersonal and
leadership skills and the capacity for appropriate judgement.
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The major objectives of the degree program is
to prepare students for work in various occupational settings relating
to emergency health services systems. Primary emphasis is placed upon the
development of leadership skills and the promotion of personal and professional
growth. Graduates are prepared to: coordinate and manage emergency health
systems;
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interact effectively with other professionals
in the emergency medical services system, as well as with community agencies
and the general public;
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satisfy certification requirements for EMT-Basic
or EMT-Paramedic;
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conduct or utilize research; and
The Department of Emergency Health Services offers
a unique perspective for the education of future EMS professionals. this
is accomplished by providing a broad liberal arts and sciences education,
which enhances the graduates' employment opportunities as prehospital providers
and managers. The Department of Emergency Health Services also prepares
graduates for advancement to graduate and professional studies. |
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WHAT ARE THE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE EMS FIELD?
Emergency Health Services (EHS), or Emergency Medical Services (EMS) as
it is more generally referred to, is a relatively new field in the health
care delivery system. The federal, state and local efforts of the past
decade have resulted in innovative pr ograms designed to improve the quality
of emergency health care services throughout the nation. In doing so, several
new career fields have been created and opportunities exist for those involved
in the administration and operation of modern EMS systems.
Health professionals are needed at all levels in today's emergency medical
service system including federal, state, and local government agencies.
Additionally, EMS activities are relevant to ambulance providers, fire
rescue services, hospitals, industri al health services, military and volunteer
organizations. Depending on experience and education, EMS health professionals
will serve as emergency medical technicians, educators, supervisors, coordinators,
planners, consultants, managers and directors. Opportunities for experience
and advancement within EMS Systems will depend upon the individual's willingness
to search out dynamic growing organizations and relocate when necessary.
In addition, the solid academic basis of the EHS baccalaureate degree
can lead to more advanced studies such as Master of Public Health, Master
of Science, Master of Hospital Administration and other health management
degrees. The UMBC EHS Department offers a Master of Science degree with
emphasis in EHS administration, policy and planning, epidemiology and preventive
medicine, and EHS education. Undergraduate EHS majors may apply to the
Combined Bachelor and Master of Science degree program. (limited to management
majors only)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
There are two separate tracks within the Emergency Health Services Program,
Management and Paramedic. The Paramedic Track requires special admission
criteria and a specialized junior and senior year (see below).
Management track students are encouraged to enroll in the certificate
program in Public Administration and Policy. Since many of the courses
required for the certificate are also required for the EHS degree, students
can gain additional credentialing by carefully selecting electives. Details
can be obtained from a department advisor.
ADMISSION TO THE DEPARTMENT
Admission to UMBC is a prerequisite for admission to the EHS Department.
After the student has been notified of acceptance to UMBC, an EHS Department
application and declaration of major form should be obtained from, and
returned to the EHS department office (Academic IV Building, Room 316).
Admission to the paramedic track is competitive. EHS majors who intend
to pursue the paramedic track should be aware of special course requirements
in the junior and senior years. Early advisement is encouraged. Applications
for the paramedic track are due March 31st preceding the junior year.
ADVISEMENT
Successful completion of the EHS Program requires thoughtful sequencing
and careful attention to the program requirements; therefore, early and
continuing advisement is necessary. Transfer students should seek pre-transfer
advisement from the UMBC Admiss ions Office and the EHS department office.
UMBC students will be assigned to a permanent EHS faculty advisor upon
receipt of application forms.
All students at UMBC, regardless of major, are required to complete
General Foundation Requirements (GFR). Students must take elective courses
in Math, Science, Humanities, Social Science, and Foreign Culture or Language
to fulfill the GER requirement. Some GFR requirements coincide with EHS
degree requirements. Students are encouraged to work closely with their
EHS faculty advisor in selecting GFR courses that will satisfy their individual
interests.
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