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B.S./B.A./B.A.S. in Emergency Medical Services Administration

Advance in Emergency Services With a Nationally Recognized Degree

Advanced Prep for Paramedics and EMTs

Apply Existing Credits, Certifications

Follows NFA FESHE Model Curriculum

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  • Duration4 years
  • Cost per Credit$278
  • Credit Hours180

Program Benefits

  • Core curriculum covers EMS communications and regulations
  • Master EMS business and management
  • Transfer up to 60 earned credits
  • Career support and services to aid your job search

*Price reflects tuition for Oregon residents. Non-resident tuition is $320/credit hour. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information.

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A National Fire Academy-Approved EMS Degree Online

No other degree has a higher stamp of approval than EOU’s EMS Administration program, as it matches the National Fire Academy FESHE model.It is the only program in the nation to follow the NFA curriculum.

This convenient online program advances your EMS systems knowledge andmakes maximum use of certifications, as well as allows your field experiences to count for credit in the program.

Choose from a B.A, B.S. or B.A.S. andgraduate with a specialized degree重点是紧急服务的企业管理。了解预算、日程安排和受伤风险,为社区提供最好的护理。毕业后,您将准备好管理团队,并进入高级的、经理级别的EMS角色。

Accreditation

EOU的紧急医疗服务管理(EMSA)学士学位经国家消防学院的消防和应急服务高等教育(FESHE)模型课程认证。这一合作代表了EOU对高质量EMSA教育和持续评估的承诺;您可以肯定,我们的计划将有效地为您准备今天的紧急服务职业生涯。

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EMS Administration Curriculum

Core Curriculum

We require a core of courses including EMS risk management, communications, regulations, quality, transport and multiculturalism. Earn your B.A. with a foreign language requirement, or your B.S. with just 12 more science credits.

The EMSA degree program is very focused on providing education about the business and managerial sides of EMS. However, you do not have to be an EMT or medic to benefit from our program.

The curriculum we follow is similar to a business administration program focused on a specific industry. You will learn how to manage a team of EMS workers, complete administrative duties such as budgets and scheduling, reduce the risk of injury for EMS workers in the community and give the best quality of care to the people you encounter on the job.

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Have Credits to Transfer?

The option to transfer credits makes your program more affordable and can help you get on the job sooner. We allow up to135 credits from previous college courseworkto be transferred into EOU. All EOU majors require a minimum of 20 EOU credits.

To see how your credits will transfer, use ourTransfer Equivalency工具。

Career Outlook

The online Emergency Medical Services Administration program will prepare you for a variety of in-demand careers that make a difference, including the role of EMS director. According to PayScale, the average annual salary for EMS directors is $70,222, with advanced professionals in the role earning up to $116,000 per year.1

Discover the professional opportunities that await you as a graduate, and embark on the pathway to career success with EOU Online.

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Program Outcomes

  • Develop management skills
  • Apply administrative techniques
  • Manage personnel
  • Create a capital budget
  • Understand state and local government relationships
  • Provide opportunities for career advancement
“I currently work as an incident medical specialist on wildfires while taking classes full time at EOU. The EMSA advising team is extremely helpful and willing to work with students based on their individual backgrounds and existing commitments… The flexibility of the online format is great as it allows me to work while taking courses. As a U.S. military veteran, EOU’s team was able to guide me through the process of using my GI Bill™ benefits to the fullest. The knowledge gained from my EMSA courses directly applies to the field and is essential to understanding the leadership and administrative responsibilities in emergency medicine.”
– Peter Byrne, 2016; Emergency Medical Services Administration; Brigadier General with National Guard

Tuition Details

We feature affordable tuition, especially when compared to similar universities. The total cost of your program (assuming no transfer credits) is $50,040. With maximum transfer credits, your cost could be even less. The cost per credit hour for EOU online courses is $278.* An additional $14.50 per credit hour will be applied to accounting, business, economics and marketing courses.

About 92 percent of online students benefit from financial aid and scholarships to cover part of these costs.

*Price reflects tuition for Oregon residents. Non-resident tuition is $320/credit hour. Speak to an enrollment counselor for more information.

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Per Term: Based on 18 credits. Costs for average competitors are estimations of state schools found on public university websites.

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*Only needed for students transferring fewer than 30 credit hours, fewer than three years after high school graduation.

What It’s Like to Study Online

在东俄勒冈大学在线获得学位是一个很好的机会,因为没有校园要求世界杯英格兰vs伊朗实时比分。与在校学生一样,你可以接触到同样的教授、内容和机会,只是以一种创造性的数字形式。Our faculty are professionals and experts who are trained to deliver innovative, engaging online education.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to a few frequently asked questions about this program.

Yes, you can complete this program entirely online because there are no on-campus requirements. However, be aware that upper-division courses in the EMSA program are occasionally offered as on-site weekend hybrid courses in Eastern Oregon, Southern Oregon and the Portland, Oregon region.

EMT认证不包含在我们的学位课程中,也不是入学的要求。然而,学生必须有EMT认证或执照作为毕业的条件。

This depends on how you enter the program. Students who enter the EMSA program with an associate degree will have the option to complete their bachelor’s degree as a B.A., B.S. or Bachelor of Applied Science depending on how they enter the program and their personal goals. If you do not have an associate degree, you can choose either the B.A. or B.S.

EOU’s online degree in EMSA is perfect for EMTs or medics who want to move up in rank. However, if you are interested in nursing, an EMS sales representative, creating essential nursing resources or other management roles, our degree program is a great fit.

We accept up to 135 credits from previous college coursework for transfer to EOU. All EOU majors require a minimum of 20 EOU credits. You can learn more about our admission policyhere.

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¹Average Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Salary. Oct. 22, 2020. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2021, fromhttps://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Emergency_Medical_Services_(EMS)_Director/Salary