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Overview
Columbia Southern University's Bachelor of Science in emergency medical services administration with a concentration in EMS education prepares students to create and manage educational programs within the field of emergency medical services. This curriculum encompasses both the ethical and legal considerations associated with EMS education and pedagogical theory, equipping graduates with the necessary competencies to create effective curricula for training. Courses cover a range of topics, enabling graduates to analyze learning theories as they relate to EMS training and apply them when designing appropriate curricula.
Multiple factors, including prior experience, geography and degree field, affect career outcomes. CSU does not guarantee a job, promotion, salary increase, eligibility for a position, or other career growth.
*Program is not yet eligible for VA funding.
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Administration degree program presents the academic foundations for leadership and administration of EMS organizations. With a curriculum of leadership in EMS systems, EMS planning and development, and risk management practices in EMS, the program of study takes a multi-professional approach to administration of EMS organizations. The program also incorporates legal, political, and regulatory frameworks in EMS settings as well as a study of employee safety and healthy work environments.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students should be able to do the following:
- Implement operating budgets for emergency and non-emergency transport Emergency Medical Services systems.
- Summarize legal and regulatory guidelines in Emergency Medical Services systems.
- Evaluate personnel management and staffing models in Emergency Medical Services systems.
- Analyze systems development and operations principles in Emergency Medical Services.
EMS Education Concentration
Prepares students to design and manage emergency medical services (EMS) educational programs. This course of study combines the distinctive ethics, standards, and legal considerations associated with EMS education with pedagogical theory to provide the skills necessary to design and develop education in the EMS field.
Concentration Outcomes
- Design curricula for emergency medical services (EMS).
- Apply different learning theories to emergency medical services (EMS) training.
Financial aid
Financial aid may be available for those who qualify.
Organization
Columbia Southern University
Columbia Southern University (CSU), an online institution based in Orange Beach, Alabama, is committed to enhancing lives through higher education. A subsidiary of the Columbia Southern Education Group, CSU offers diverse online degree programs at various levels, covering fields such as occupational safety, fire administration, criminal justice, business administration, and more. The university also provides specialized training through certificate programs for adult learners. CSU emphasizes student-centered support services, employs caring and highly-trained faculty, and focuses on affordable, quality online instruction with a commitment to lifelong learning and success.