Diploma in Emergency Medical Services — study plan

University of Nizwa College of Health Sciences

Credit hours: 96
Levels: 10
Courses: 51
Degree: diploma

The Diploma in Emergency Medical Services study plan at University of Nizwa is an accredited diploma programme spanning about 5 years (10 academic levels), requiring 96 credit hours across 51 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - Semester 1 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Arabic Language I	2
	English Language I	2
	General Biology	4
	General Biology	0
	Fundamentals of Chemistry	4
	Fundamentals of Chemistry	0
	Anatomy and Physiology I	3
	Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory	1

Year 1 - Semester 2 11 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	English Language II	2
	Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Services	2
	Fundamentals of Emergency Medical Services Laboratory	1
	Anatomy and Physiology II	3
	Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory	1
	Arabic II	2

Year 1 - Summer 3 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Pathophysiology	3

Year 2 - Semester 1 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Pharmacology 1	2
	Pharmacology 1 Laboratory	1
	Physical Assessment Laboratory 1	2
	Airway Management	2
	Airway Management Laboratory	1
	First Aid and BLS Laboratory	1
	Health Informatics	1
	Trauma Management 1	2
	Trauma Management 1 Laboratory	1

Year 2 - Semester 2 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Medical Management	2
	Medical Management Laboratory	1
	Cardiopulmonary Management	2
	Cardiopulmonary Management Laboratory	1
	Clinical Placement -1 Ambulance Stations	2
	Medical/Legal aspects and Ethics in EMS	2
	Computer Skills	2

Year 2 - Summer 2 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Clinical Placement 2 Emergency Rooms	2

Year 3 - Semester 1 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	ECG Interpretation	2
	ECG Interpretation Laboratory	1
	Trauma Management II	2
	Trauma Management II Laboratory	1
	Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Creativity	3
	Clinical Placement 3- Ambulance Stations Special Patient	2
	Population	2
	Special Patient Population Laboratory	1

Year 3 - Semester 2 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	EMS Operations 1	1
	EMS Operations 1 Laboratory Clinical Placement - 4	2
	CCU, ICU, OT	2
	Career Counselling	1
	Islamic Civilization	3
	Paediatrics Medical and Trauma Management	2
	Paediatrics Medical and Trauma Management Lab	1
	Advanced Seminar in Health Sciences	1

Year 3 - Summer 2 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Clinical Placement - 5 Medica, Surgical & Pediatric Wards	2

Year 4 - Semester 1 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Professional Review and Professional Exit Exam	9
	Internship	1

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Diploma in Emergency Medical Services

How many credit hours is Diploma in Emergency Medical Services at University of Nizwa?

Diploma in Emergency Medical Services at University of Nizwa requires completing 96 credit hours to graduate, spread across 51 courses.

How many years is Diploma in Emergency Medical Services at University of Nizwa?

The study plan for Diploma in Emergency Medical Services spans about 5 years (10 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Diploma in Emergency Medical Services award?

Diploma in Emergency Medical Services at University of Nizwa awards a Diploma degree after completing 96 credit hours.