Emergency Medical Services Nurse Practitioner

EMSNP Track at a Glance

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.

• • • Admit Terms: Summer 2026 (2027 terms to be determined)
    • Average Completion: 1 or 2 semesters (1 semester preferred)
    • Credit Requirements: 6 credit hours
    • Educational Mode: Hybrid (mainly online with in-person clinicals)
      Academic program: Post-graduate only
    • Admission Requirements
    • Sample curriculum

EMSNP Course Details

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.

Sample Curriculum