Medical Emergencies (AS)
The Medical Emergencies Science Program offers associate and bachelor’s degrees. The degrees in Medical Emergencies aspire to prepare paramedical professionals capable of offering emergency prehospital care in a competent, sensitive, effective, safe and quality way, to clients in situations related to a health threat and that occur by fortuitous cause. The student of the Associate Degree in Sciences in Medical Emergencies will have the option of continuing studies to complete his bachelor’s degree.
The Barranquitas, Metro-CUC and San Germán Campus is authorized to offer this program.
Competency Profile of Graduates
The Associate Degree in Science in Medical Emergencies is designed to develop the competences that allow the student to:
Knowledge
- Understand the essential elements to provide safe and effective emergency care at different stages of growth and development.
- Know the basic skills of estimation and intervention aimed at achieving the best results, while offering emergency care in various scenarios.
- Know the interventions based on research findings for the continuous improvement of the profession.
Abilities
- Use basic emergency interventions to prevent risks and complications, maintain life and restore health.
- Perform management skills, coordination and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team for the continuous improvement of care during an emergency in various scenarios.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills during an emergency.
- Incorporate the use of technology to offer emergency care in various scenarios.
Attitudes
- Execute the professional role with responsibility and commitment.
- Value ethical-legal principles by offering care in response to changing needs in diverse emergency situations.
- Demonstrate responsibility and commitment to their own development and to the profession.
Admission Requirements
In addition to complying with all the admission regulations established in the General Catalog, the applicant for the degree must:
- Have a 2.50 admission average from high school or place of origin.
- The candidate who already has an Associate Degree in Medical Emergencies and wishes to complete a bachelor's degree must have completed the degree with a minimum average of 2.50 in the core and major courses from a known institution.
- Candidates who come from a certificate program in Medical Emergencies may challenge up to ten credits through the evaluation of their portfolio or challenge exam in the subjects described: MEEM 1111, 1120, 1121, 2141, 2234 and 2351, following the parameters established in the section on validation of learning experiences of the current General Catalog, electronic version.
After being officially admitted to the Program, the student is responsible for complying with all the requirements that the practice agencies require (uniform, driver's license, negative criminal record certification, health certificate, CPR, vaccines and crops, among others).
Academic Progress Requirements
In addition to complying with all the academic progress norms established in the General Catalog, the applicant to the degree must:
- Pass the GEMA 1200 course, the Core Requirements and the Major Requirements with a minimum grade of C.
Transfer Requirements
In addition to complying with all transfer and transfer regulations established in the General Catalog, the applicant for the degree must:
- Meet the criteria for admission to the Associate Degree Program or the Bachelor of Science in Medical Emergencies.
- Be evaluated and approved by the program director or his/her representative to enter the program as a transfer student or to take courses in combined enrollment.
Graduation Requirements
In addition to fulfilling all the graduation requirements established in the General Catalog, all candidates for graduation from the Associate Degree Program and the Bachelor of Science in Medical Emergencies must hold a minimum average of 2.50.
Requirements for the Associate Degree in Science in Medical Emergencies
| General Education Requirements |
24 credits |
| Core Requirements |
13 credits |
| Major Requirements |
30 credits |
| Total |
67 credits |
General Education Requirements - 24 credits
Core Requirements - 13 credits
Major Requirements - 30 credits