Why Minor in Emergency Health Services?

Minoring in Emergency Health Services equips students with essential skills in emergency medical care and crisis management. Through hands-on training and knowledge of emergency medicine, students learn to assess, triage, and treat patients in high-pressure situations, preparing them for roles in healthcare and emergency response.

The Emergency Health Systems minor integrates healthcare, public health, and emergency and disaster management knowledge to equip students with the skills needed to effectively assess, triage, and treat patients in emergency and disaster situations.

Students will delve into the principles of emergency medicine, including trauma care, cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, and neurological emergencies. They will explore the role of EMS within the broader healthcare system, learning about the coordination of pre-hospital care, ambulance operations, and emergency department protocols.

Through hands-on training and experiential learning opportunities, students will gain experience in emergency medical procedures, patient stabilization techniques, and crisis management strategies. They will also start to develop critical thinking and decision-making skills essential for effective teamwork in high-pressure environments.

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What Are My Career Options Studying Emergency Health Services?

With a minor in Emergency Health Systems, you open the door to a variety of career paths in healthcare and emergency response. This minor complements majors in healthcare disciplines and is ideal for those pursuing careers as physicians, physician assistants, nurses, or other allied health roles. It also prepares students for positions in public health, emergency management, disaster relief, and public safety agencies. The practical skills gained, such as emergency medical procedures and crisis management, are highly valuable in hospital settings, ambulatory services, and disaster response organizations.

Tuition, Scholarships & Financial Aid

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You’ll be required to submit your official transcript and international transcript (if applicable). You may also choose to submit standardized test scores and/or letters of recommendation.

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Contact Information

UMBC Office of Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation Contact Information

Mailing Address

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
and Orientation
1000 Hilltop Circle Baltimore, MD 21250

OFFICE LOCATION

Albin O. Kuhn Library
on the lower level next to Library Pond

Admissions Staff

410-455-2292

Available Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Emergency and Disaster Health Systems Undergraduate Programs