Emergency Medical Services (EMS) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 136
- Levels
- 9
- Courses
- 50
- Degree
- bachelor
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 136 credit hours across 50 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of The Holy Quran | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| ELIH1101 | English Language (1) | 4 |
| NUT1101 | Basic Skills in Applied Medical Sciences | 2 |
| CHM1000 | General Chemistry for Allied Health Professions | 2 |
| LAB1001 | Physiology 1 | 3 |
| PHYS1103 | Medical Physics | 2 |
| EMS1000 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 1 | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| ELIH1102 | English Language (2) | 4 |
| MED1406 | Introduction to Anatomy | 2 |
| LAB1002 | Physiology 2 | 3 |
| LAB1301 | Basic Biochemistry | 3 |
| BIOM1501 | Introduction to Microbiology | 2 |
| DPT1201 | Introduction to Applied Medical Sciences and Ethics | 2 |
Level 3 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| EMS2101 | Basic principles and ethics of EMS | 3 |
| EMS2102 | Anatomy for EMS practice | 3 |
| EMS2103 | Physiology for EMS practice | 3 |
| PHTH2222 | Physical and healthy fitness for paramedics | 3 |
Level 4 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| EMS2104 | Patient assessment for EMS practice | 3 |
| EMS2105 | Basic EMS skills | 4 |
| LAB2690 | Infection and immunity | 2 |
| PHD2416 | Basic pharmacology | 4 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EMS3106 | Ambulance operations | 4 |
| EMS3107 | Introduction to emergency and disaster health systems | 3 |
| EMS3108 | Basic trauma for EMS | 3 |
| EMS3109 | Medical emergencies | 4 |
| HSM3450 | Quality and management in EMS | 2 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EMS3110 | Basic clinical practice | 4 |
| EMS3111 | Basic cardiac emergencies | 4 |
| EMS3112 | Respiratory emergencies | 5 |
| EMS3113 | Mass-gathering medical care | 3 |
| EMS3114 | Introduction to healthcare research methodology | 2 |
Level 7 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| EMS4115 | Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) | 4 |
| EMS4116 | Gynecological and obstetric emergencies | 3 |
| EMS4117 | Mental health emergencies | 3 |
| EMS4118 | Capstone project | 3 |
| EPI3020 | Epeidemiology and biostatics | 3 |
Level 8 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BUS1099 | Professional skills | 2 |
| EMS4119 | Pediatric and neonatal emergencies | 3 |
| EMS4120 | Advanced clinical practice | 4 |
| EMS4121 | Advanced trauma life support (ATLS) | 3 |
| EMS4122 | Emergency medications | 3 |
Level 9 0 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EMS4124 | Internship year (12 months) | 0 |
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 Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
How many credit hours is Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Umm Al-Qura University?
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 136 credit hours to graduate, spread across 50 courses.
How many years is Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Emergency Medical Services (EMS) award?
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 136 credit hours.