Emergency Medical Services Administration

EOU is the only school on the West coast offering a degree in emergency medical services administration that meets standards set by the National Fire Academy.


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Designed primarily for paramedics and EMT’s seeking advanced knowledge related to the management and administration of emergency medical systems (EMS) and is available entirely online.

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Step 1: Fill out the Undergraduate Transfer Online /Onsite Application.


Step 2: If you have completed coursework at another university, have an official copy of all transcripts sent to:

Eastern Oregon University Attn: Admissions
One University Blvd.
La Grande, OR 97850


Step 3: Consider Financial Aid options.

Admitted students who register for at least 6 credits per term may be eligible for Financial Aid. More information is available on the Financial Aid Website.


Step 4: Send a copy of all state training certificates, NFA course completion records and a copy of your unofficial transcripts to:

Dan O’Grady, B.S.
EOU Portland
Clackamas Community College
Harmony Campus-Rm130
7738 SE Harmony Rd
Portland, OR 97222
Phone: 541.962.3341


NOTE: If you are interested in registering for an EMSA Course, but do not wish to pursue a degree through EOU, you may register for up to 8 credits per term as a non-admitted student. Fill out the Non-Admitted Student Form and submit it to Admissions in La Grande, OR. Students intending to complete the EMSA degree must apply for admission to Eastern Oregon University.

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“I enrolled in the Emergency Medical Service Administration (EMSA) program at EOU in fall 2015 with a specific goal in mind: to become a contributing leader in the field of emergency medicine. I have followed a non-traditional path with regards to my education. I enlisted in the Army right out of high school and after 6 years of service I was medically discharged due to a parachute accident during an airborne jump. Through this experience, I developed an interest in emergency medicine and began pursuing the required education to become an EMT-Paramedic.

I currently work as an incident medical specialist on wildfires while taking classes full time at EOU. The EMSA advising team is extremely helpful and willing to work with students based on their individual background and existing commitments. I was granted permission to complete my paramedic program concurrently with the EMSA program. The flexibility of the online format is great as it allows me to work while taking courses. As a veteran, EOU’s team was able to guide me through the process of using my GI Bill benefits to the fullest. The knowledge gained from my EMSA courses directly applies to the field and is essential to understanding the leadership and administrative responsibilities in emergency medicine. “

Peter Byrne
Emergency Medical Service Administration
Incident Medical Specialist

Value

“Our program fills in the gaps to give managers the skills they need, but typically don’t receive with on-the-job training alone. We cover everything from communications to legal aspects and the fundamentals of business with courses tailored directly to the specialized field of emergency medical healthcare.”

~ Kevin Walker
EMSA Program Chair
Professor, College of Business

Advance Your Career

  • Supervisors
  • Operations managers
  • Administrative or Executive Directors of Emergency Services
  • Dispatchers
  • Instructors

Contact Us

Kevin Walker, J.D., M.B.A.
Associate Professor
FSA and EMSA Program Chair
541.962.3373
kwalker@eou.edu


Dan O’Grady, B.S.
FSA and EMSA Administration Degree Advisor
EOU Portland
Clackamas Community College
Harmony Campus-Rm 130
7738 SE Harmony Rd
Portland, OR 97222
541.962.3341
dogrady@eou.edu

Based upon the National Fire Academy’s Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) Model Curriculum for an Emergency Medical Services bachelor’s degree, students that enter the program with an associate’s degree will complete their bachelor’s degree as a BA, BS, or Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) depending on how they enter the program.  The EOU EMSA program makes maximum use of EMS certifications.  If the student has EMT or Paramedic certifications that were not transcripted, they may be added to the student’s record as ACE credits (10 quarter-credits for EMT and 12 quarter-credits for paramedic) for a nominal fee.  Contact an EMSA advisor for more information.


Emergency Medical Services Administration

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Designed primarily for paramedics and EMT’s seeking advanced knowledge related to the management and administration of emergency medical systems (EMS) and is available entirely online.

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