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Emergency Services
at Jefferson College of Health Sciences
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Program Highlights
The Emergency Services profession has undergone dynamic changes since
September 11, 2001. These changes have placed an increased emphasis on having a well educated and prepared workforce to meet the needs of both traditional and all-hazards responses. At Jefferson College of Health Sciences, our Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Services (ES) prepares graduates for both entry level practitioner and management positions in a variety of agencies and departments that respond to emergency situations. The program provides a well-rounded core of general education courses and allows students to customize their plans of study to fit long-term career goals. Benefits include:
- Multi-disciplinary tracks in:
- Firefighter/ Paramedic/
Emergency Management, and
- Critical Care/Paramedic/
Emergency Management.
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A perfect blend of classroom,
laboratory, clinical and field
internship experiences.
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Over 1,300 hours of paramedic
training, including 350 hours of
clinical time and 450 hours of
internship time on ambulances.
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Small class sizes.
- Experienced faculty who have
worked in a variety of ES professions.
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Sean Anderson, '13, ES
"I want to be a career firefighter/paramedic. The
Emergency Services Program at
JCHS was the right place for me
to prepare for that career.
JCHS is more than just a college.
It's a place where you can learn
in the classroom and then
continue developing your skills
by getting involved in activities
across the campus and in the community."
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A Unique Program for Emergency Services Professionals
JCHS is one of the few schools in the nation to offer this type of program. It was developed based on the feedback from a study involving fire chiefs and EMS directors across the Mid-Atlantic region. Those emergency services leaders suggested that graduates needed a variety of skills to effectively manage the fast pace and changing dynamics of emergency scenes.
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A Degree for a Variety of Exciting Professions
Because of the diverse training and experiences JCHS provides for ES students, they tend to excel in roles such as firefighter/paramedic, critical care paramedic, flight paramedic, industrial safety officer, remote paramedic, instructor and line officer. Graduates from this program have the choice of a wide variety career options—so many, in fact, it’s impossible to list them all! |
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Learn More About the Emergency Services Program at JCHS
To learn more about the ES Program at JCHS, visit http://www.jchs.edu/page.php/prmID/562.
Ready to apply to Jefferson College of Health Sciences? Begin your application process by applying online at http://www.jchs.edu/page.php/prmID/495.
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