The minor, or concentration, in Emergency Medical Services provides a valuable credential where students will acquire invaluable hands-on experience and applied knowledge in emergency management. Additionally, the Emergency Medical Services concentration will augment a student’s experience in applying for graduate school in the health sciences (i.e., medical school, nursing, public health), or in public service (i.e., public administration, law), or in pursuing an advanced practical certificate as a Paramedic.
The first course in the concentration sequence, Emergency Medical Technician – Basic is based upon the national standards established by the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHSTA). Upon completion of the course, students are eligible to sit for the state license exam, which further enhances the concentration by providing a practice-based credential. Learn more about the NHSTA and the state license exam at http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/ems/pub/emtbnsc.pdf.
The concentration in Emergency Medical Services is open to all University undergraduates (with the exception of students enrolled in the B.S. in Healthcare Emergency Management, where these courses are required for the major).
Concentration Requirements
To complete the minor in Emergency Medical Services, students must complete the following six courses, a total of 19 credit hours. Students will be expected to complete the following six courses in the order listed below:
EMT-B Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (4)
HSM 110 Health Care in America (3)
HEM 201 Introduction to Emergency Management (3)
PHIL 184 BIET 184 – Health Care Ethics (3)
HSM 230 Health Care of Vulnerable Populations (3)
HEM 240 Public Health Emergency Planning (3)
Advisory Board
Mark Cichon, D.O.
Medical Director, Emergency Medical Services, LUMC
Christine Chaput, R.N., RN, MSN, CEN
Manager, Emergency Medical Services, LUMC;
EMS System Coordinator/Region 8 POD
Jeffrey Doering, Ph.D.
Chairman, Department of Biology, College of Arts and Sciences
Loyola University Chicago
Diane Asaro, R.N.
Director, Student Wellness Center
Loyola University Chicago
Jeffrey Rosen, Ph.D., (ex-officio)
Dean, Continuing and Professional Studies
Related Links
http://www.loyolaems.com/
