PARAMEDIC (EMT-P) TECHNOLOGY COURSES
PARAMEDIC (EMT-P) TECHNOLOGY (EMS)
EMS 197a Field Internship I BD 1 credit
This course is designed to introduce the Paramedic student to BLS and ALS prehospital operations. The student will become familiar with operations at the dispatch center and the role of quick response units with the sheriff's department. The student will also become familiar with procedures and care provided by paramedics in the field. The student will function under the direction of a preceptor. The student will input patient contact information into the FISDAP Internet data collection system.
EMS 197b Field Internship II BD 1 credit
This course allows the Paramedic student to apply learned classroom skills and knowledge under the direction of a preceptor in a pre-hospital setting. The student will be stationed with a license ALS ambulance service. The student will input patient contact information into the FISDAP data collection system.
EMS 201 Anatomy & Physiology BD 2 credits
This course prepares the student to understand basic medical terminology, micro and gross human anatomy and physiology. The course is designed to go beyond that covered in the anatomy and physiology review of each section in the curriculum. The course is a prerequisite to all other paramedic courses.
EMS 208 Introduction to Advanced Pre-Hospital Care BD 3 credits
This is an introductory course for the Paramedic student. It will build on the knowledge gained during the student's EMT-Basic education and experiences as well as introducing the student to the expanded role of the Paramedic. Topics include roles and responsibilities, EMS systems, The well-being of the paramedic, illness and injury prevention, medical/legal issues, ethics, general principles of pathophysiology, therapeutic communications, and life span development.
EMS 210 Emergency Pharmacology / Fluid Therapy BD 3 credits
This course introduces the Paramedic student to venous access, IV therapy, basic pharmacological effects on the body, medication administration, and drug calculations.
EMS 212 Airway Management and Ventilation BD 1 credit
This course introduces the Paramedic student to basic and advanced airway management concepts. Skills include, but are not limited to, assessment, airway adjuncts, bag-valve- mask, Combitube, EOA, intubation, and associated pharmacological interventions.
EMS 214 Comprehensive Patient Assessment BD 2 credits
This course introduces the Paramedic student to a comprehensive physical examination and assessment, which includes history taking, clinical decision making, communications, and documentation.
EMS 216 Trauma Management BD 2 credits
This course prepares the student to identify, assess, manage, and treat various types of trauma emergencies. Topics include Trauma Systems, Mechanism of Injury, Soft-Tissue Trauma, Burns, Head and Face Trauma, Spinal Trauma, Thoracic Trauma, Abdominal Trauma, and Musculoskeletal Trauma. Skills include, but are not limited to, assessment, splinting, bandaging, spinal immobilization, IV therapy, chest decompression, and associated pharmacological interventions.
EMS 218 Respiratory Emergencies BD 1 credit
This course prepares the Paramedic student to identify, assess, manage, and treat respiratory emergencies. Skills include, but are not limited to, assessment, nebulizer therapy, and associated pharmacological interventions.
EMS 220 Cardiac Emergencies I BD 2 credits
This course prepares the student to identify single and multi-lead cardiac rhythms and treat those rhythms considered to be life threatening with electrical therapy. Skills include, but are not limited to, assessment, defibrillation, caradioversion, and cardiac rhythm interpretation.
EMS 221 Cardiac Emergencies II BD 2 credits
This course prepares the student to assess, manage, and treat various cardiovascular emergencies. These emergencies include, but are not limited to, ventricular fibrillation, bradycardia, tachycardia, myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, pulmonary edema, angina pectoris, congestive heart failure, hypertension, PEA, and asystole.
EMS 222 Medical Emergencies BD 5 credits
This course prepares the Paramedic student to identify, assess, manage, and treat various emergencies. Topics include Neurology, Endocrinology, Allergies and Anaphylaxis, Gastroenterology, Urology, Toxicology, Environmental Conditions, Infectious and Communicable Diseases, Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders, Gynecological and Obstetrical Emergencies, and associated pharmacological intervention.
EMS 224 Special Considerations BD 3 credits
This course prepares the Paramedic student to identify, assess, manage, and treat age-related emergencies and other special challenges. The student will also be introduced to the concept of assessment based management. Topics include Neonatology, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, Abuse and Assault, Patients with Special Challenges, Acute Interventions for the Chronic Care Patient, Assessment-Based Management, and associated pharmacological interventions.
EMS 226 EMS Operations BD 3 credits
This course introduces the Paramedic student to the concepts of medical incident command, ambulance and rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness. This course will also result in the awarding of certification in Emergency Vehicle Operations and Extrication.
EMS 230 AMLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) BD 1 credit
This course will result in the awarding of Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification for the period of two years from the American Heart Association. It covers all aspects of treating cardiac patients at the advanced level.
EMS 231 PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) BD 1 credit
This course results in the awarding of a Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association. The course covers all aspects of treating pediatric patients.
EMS 232 PHTLS (Pre-hospital Trauma Life Support) BD 1 credit
This course will award a certification in Prehospital Trauma Life Support good for a period of three years. Topics include, but are not limited to Kinematics, Trauma Airway Management, Thoracic Trauma, Extremity Trauma, Thermal Trauma, Shock and Fluid Resuscitation, Head Trauma, Spinal Trauma, and Musculoskeletal Trauma.
EMS 233 CPR-Instructor BD 1 credit
The course prepares the student to become a CPR/BLS Instructor through the American Heart Association. The student will learn various teaching strategies, course organization, and safety issues. The student must carry an AHA healthcare provider card as a prerequisite.
EMS 240 Hospital Clinical I BD 1 credit
This course allows the Paramedic student to apply learned classroom skills and knowledge in clinical settings such as laboratory, preoperative holding, emergency department, anesthesia department, and triage. The student will function under the direction of a preceptor. The student will input patient contact information into the FISDAP Internet data collection system.
EMS 250 Hospital Clinical II BD 1 credit
This course allows the Paramedic student to apply learned classroom skills and knowledge in clinical settings such as anesthesia, emergency department, same-day surgery, operating room, and respiratory care. The student will function under the direction of a preceptor. The student will input patient contact information into the FISDAP Internet data collection system.
EMS 260 Hospital Clinical III BD 1 credit
This course allows the Paramedic student to apply learned classroom skills and knowledge in clinical settings such as telemetry, intensive care unit, psychiatric unit, emergency department, and labor and delivery. The student will function under the direction of a preceptor. The student will input patient contact information into the FISDAP Internet data collection system.
EMS 270 Hospital Clinical IV BD 1 credit
This course allows the Paramedic student to apply learned classroom skills and knowledge in such clinical settings as pediatrics, neonatal intensive care, pediatric operating room, pediatric recovery, and emergency department. The student will function under the direction of a preceptor. The student will input patient contact information into the FISDAP Internet data collection system.
EMS 195-295 Service Learning 1-3 credit
Maximum of six semester hours. Service learning may be accomplished by one of three methods: Joining a club that has a public service component, doing volunteer work at a non-profit organization, or taking a course that links public service with its curriculum.
EMS 297a Field Internship III BD 1 credit
This course allows the Paramedic student to apply learned classroom skills and knowledge under the direction of a preceptor in a pre-hospital setting. The student will also function as a team leader on selected BLS calls. The student will be stationed with a licensed ALS ambulance service. The student will input patient contact information into the FISDAP Internet data collection system.
EMS 297b Field Internship IV BD 3 credits
This course allows the Paramedic student to apply learned classroom skills and knowledge as a team leader in the pre-hospital setting. The student will function under the direction of a preceptor. The student will input patient contact information into the FISDAP Internet data collection system.
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