This subspecialty addresses the growing need for emergency nurse practitioners (ENPs) within emergency medical services (EMS). It will equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage prehospital care, integrate evidence-based clinical practice, and assume leadership roles in EMS systems. Emphasis is placed on preparing nurse practitioners to deliver high-acuity care in dynamic field environments, support disaster response efforts, and advance EMS practice.
Students who successfully complete the EMSNP program will be awarded a certificate of completion.
The EMSNP subspecialty is an advanced option within the Emergency/Trauma Nurse Practitioner (ENP) program. It consists of both didactic and clinical coursework designed to prepare students for leadership and practice in prehospital emergency care. Major areas of focus within include EMS operations, clinical management, quality improvement, research, disaster management, and the advanced practice provider’s role within EMS systems.
The EMSNP track consists of a didactic course and a clinical course worth three credit hours each. The didactic course focuses on EMS operations, clinical management, quality improvement, research, disaster management, and the advanced practice provider’s role within EMS systems. The clinical course consists of 180 supervised clinical hours in approved EMS environments, including residential and business properties, health care facilities, outdoor and inclement settings, and emergency vehicles. Students gain direct experience managing nonurgent, urgent, and critical conditions across acute and chronic care presentations in the prehospital setting.
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Hours |
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Emergency Medical Services Nurse Practitioner Program |
3 |
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Emergency Medical Services Nurse Practitioner Program (clinical) |
3 |
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Total hours |
6 |
