{"id":72,"date":"2016-05-24T17:41:49","date_gmt":"2016-05-24T17:41:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/?page_id=72"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:27:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:27:05","slug":"emsa-landing-beta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Medical Services Administration Degree at EOU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:350px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-40 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1346\" height=\"601\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-88\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/files\/2016\/05\/EMSA-EOU-Emergency-Medical-Service-Administration.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/files\/2016\/05\/EMSA-EOU-Emergency-Medical-Service-Administration.jpg 1346w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/files\/2016\/05\/EMSA-EOU-Emergency-Medical-Service-Administration-300x133.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/files\/2016\/05\/EMSA-EOU-Emergency-Medical-Service-Administration-1024x457.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1346px) 100vw, 1346px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\">Emergency Medical Services Administration<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Emergency Medical Services Administration (EMSA) program at Eastern Oregon University is the only West Coast degree program accredited to the National Fire Academy\u2019s FESHE Model Curriculum standards. Designed for paramedics and EMTs, this fully online program provides advanced knowledge in managing and administering emergency medical systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:67.6%\">\n<p>The curriculum addresses gaps often left by on-the-job training, covering communications, legal issues, and business principles in EMS. Students can apply their EMT or Paramedic certifications for academic credit, making the program efficient and relevant. Aligned with the FESHE standards, EOU\u2019s EMSA program equips students with the skills needed to lead and manage EMS systems effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/online.eou.edu\/programs\/bachelors-emsa-emergency-medical-administration\/\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">View the Online Site<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:32.4%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"\/catalog\/\">EOU Academic Catalog<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.eou.edu\/content.php?catoid=7&amp;navoid=499\">Program Learning Outcomes<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-eastern-red-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"\/admissions\/apply\/\">Apply to EOU<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 btn-block\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-eastern-navy-color has-eastern-gold-background-color has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/slate.eou.edu\/register\/request-information\">Request Info<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column well is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-eastern-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-120fa05e9c1a3d844ecbf4f754be8301\"><strong>Skills for Effective EMS Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduates of EOU\u2019s EMSA program gain the knowledge and skills needed to manage and lead emergency medical services with confidence. The program combines theoretical foundations with practical expertise to prepare students for success in this dynamic field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-eastern-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-a153a157132a5cd016a0932916d33daa\"><strong>Learning Outcomes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage and lead EMS systems effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply legal and regulatory knowledge in EMS operations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance teamwork and communication in emergencies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply business principles to EMS management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improve EMS service delivery and patient care.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Completing the program prepares you for leadership roles in EMS organizations, empowering you to drive improvements and innovation in emergency medical services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column well is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-eastern-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-69cb749d2fc9f2b3ecf5f880b33ad058\"><strong>Online Convenience for Busy Professionals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>EOU\u2019s EMSA program offers a fully online format designed to fit the busy schedules of working EMS professionals. This flexibility allows you to balance studies with work and personal life while advancing your education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Online learning provides access to a comprehensive curriculum from anywhere, with interactive coursework, virtual discussions, and extensive resources. The program delivers a high-quality, flexible education that prepares you to succeed in the management and administration of emergency medical services.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column well is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-eastern-navy-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-11eb783fe5b1dddcd6b57ac722585eb8\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kevin Walker, J.D., M.B.A.<\/strong><br>Associate Professor<br>FSA and EMSA Program Chair<br>541.962.3373<br><a href=\"mailto:kwalker@eou.edu\">kwalker@eou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dan O\u2019Grady, B.S.<\/strong><br>FSA and EMSA Administration Degree Advisor<br>EOU Portland<br>Clackamas Community College<br>Harmony Campus-Rm 130<br>7738 SE Harmony Rd<br>Portland, OR 97222<br>541.962.3341<br><a href=\"mailto:dogrady@eou.edu\">dogrady@eou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-color has-eastern-navy-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\t\t\n    \n             <div class=\"row\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-10\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"goodword-content\"><blockquote>&#8220;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.\n\nI 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&#8217;s team was able to guide me through the process of using my GI Bill\u00ae 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. &#8220;<\/blockquote><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t             <p style=\"text-align: right; margin-right: 2%;\">Peter Byrne<br \/>Emergency Medical Service Administration<br \/>Incident Medical Specialist<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"col-md-2 pull-right\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/the-good-word\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/215\/files\/2016\/06\/IMG_4533-150x150.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/the-good-word\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/215\/files\/2016\/06\/IMG_4533-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/the-good-word\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/215\/files\/2016\/06\/IMG_4533-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/the-good-word\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/215\/files\/2016\/06\/IMG_4533.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n        \n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Designed primarily for paramedics and EMT\u2019s seeking advanced knowledge related to the management and administration of emergency medical systems (EMS) and is available entirely online.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":51,"featured_media":88,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"program_landing.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-72","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/51"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=72"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":330,"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/72\/revisions\/330"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/88"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.eou.edu\/emsa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=72"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}