Requirements
The minor consists of 18 credit hours including the following:
| Requirement Description | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 1030 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| HLTH 2530 | Emergency Medical Technician 1,2 | 6 |
| HLTH 2531 | EMT Skills Competency 1,2 | 1 |
| 9 credits from the following are required: | 9 | |
| Emergency Medicine Research I (4) | ||
| Emergency Medicine Research II (4) | ||
| Emerg. Medicine Research III (3) | ||
| Wilderness First Responder (3) | ||
| Mental Health Emergencies (3) | ||
| Wilderness EMT (3) | ||
| Pediatric Emergencies (3) | ||
| Special Topics (as approved by the program director, 3 credits) | ||
| Independent Study (with instructor permission, 1-3 credits) | ||
| Teaching Assistantship (with instructor permission, 1-3 credits) | ||
| Emergency Service Leadership (3) | ||
| Advanced EMT (6) | ||
| Trauma & Trauma Systems (6) | ||
| Internship (Licensed Skills Instructor with instructor permission, 1 credit) | ||
- 1
Certified EMTs may waive the requirements for HLTH 2530 and HLTH 2531 by exam, but the academic credits will not count towards completion of the minor.
- 2
HLTH 2530 and HLTH 2531 must be taken concurrently.
The minor is available to all UVM degree students. For more information regarding the minor in Emergency Medical Services, please contact the College of Nursing and Health Sciences Office of Student Services.
Restrictions
At any given time, due to fluctuations in demand for the minor in Emergency Medical Services, the program reserves the right to cap enrollment in the minor. Courses may not be taken pass/fail.
Other Information
Students must maintain a 2.0 or greater GPA in all coursework for the minor in order to be awarded the minor degree on the academic transcript.