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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
This course is designed to evaluate student's ability to integrate didactic, psychomotor skills, clinical, and field internship instruction to serve as a competent entry-level paramedic. This final evaluation (rather than instructional) course focuses on students' professional attributes and integrative competence in clinical decision-making and team leadership in the prehospital setting. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
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1.00 Credits
This course provides students with concepts related to areas of basic life support, including coronary artery disease, prudent heart living, symptoms of heart attack, adult one-and-two rescuer CPR, first aid for choking, pediatric basic life support, airway adjuncts, EMS system entry access, automated external defibrillation (AED), and special situations for CPR. Upon completion students will be able to identify situations requiring action related to heart or breathing conditions and effectively implementing appropriate management for each condition. Students successfully completing this course will receive appropriate documentation of course completion.
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2.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: EMS 100 or program approval. This course provides students with a review of concepts learned in EMS 100. In addition, the course provides the student with theory and application of airway adjuncts as utilized with airway obstruction and maintenance as well as respiratory and cardiac arrest. Assessment and management of acute ischemic stroke will also be included. Upon completion students will be able to identify situations requiring action related to heart or breathing conditions. Students successfully completing this course will receive appropriate documentation of course completion.
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1.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: Must present a valid driver's license and program approval. The Emergency Vehicle Operator Course-Ambulance provides the student with training as contained in the current National Standard Training Curriculum (NSTC) for the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Ambulance. The course provides the knowledge and skill practice necessary for individuals to learn how to safely operate all types of ambulances. Topics include introduction to the NSTC for ambulance operators; legal aspects of ambulance operation; communication and reporting; roles and responsibilities; ambulance types and operation; ambulance inspection, maintenance, and repair; navigation and route planning; basic maneuvers and normal operating situations; operations in emergency mode and unusual situations, special considerations in safety; and the run. Completion of specific student competencies, utilizing NSTC guidelines, are required for successful completion of this course. NOTE: To qualify for licensure status as an ambulance driver in the State of Alabama, students must successfully complete this course and meet additional requirements as required by the Alabama Department of Public Health.
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1.00 Credits
The Emergency Vehicle Operator Course-Ambulance Refresher provides the student with refresher training as contained in the current National Standard Training Curriculum (NSTC) for the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Ambulance.
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9.00 Credits
This course is required to apply for certification as an EMT basic. This course provides students with insights into the theory and application of concepts related to the profession of emergency medical services. Specific topics include: EMS preparatory, airway maintenance, patient assessment, treating trauma patients, various medical procedures, treating infants and children, and various EMS operations. This course is based on the Emergency Medical Technicial-Basic National Standard Curriculum. EMS 116 and EMS 117 must be implemented no later than fall semester, 2007. (EMS 116 replaces EMS 113, 140, 141, and 142.)
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1.00 Credits
This course is required to apply for certification as an EMT basic. This course provides students with clinical education experiences to enhance knowledge and skills learned in the EMS 116, EMS Basic Theory and Lab. This course helps students prepare for the National Registry Exam. EMS 116 and EMS 117 must be implemented no later than fall semester, 2007. (EMS 117 replaces EMS 143.)
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2.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: Completion of a NSTC course for EMT-Basic or program approval. This course provides students with theory in review of the current National Standard Training Curriculum (NSTC) for the EMT-Basic. It also serves as a transition or bridge course when a new national curriculum is adopted. This course contains specific content areas as defined by the NSTC. Students are required to complete specific competencies, as outlined by the NSTC, for successful course completion.
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2.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: Completion of a NSTC course for the EMT-Intermediate. This course provides students with a review of material contained in the National Standard Training Curriculum (NSTC) for the EMT-Intermediate. It also serves as a transition or bridge course when a new national curriculum is adopted. This course contains specific content areas as defined by the NSTC and the Alabama Department of Public Health. Students are required to complete specific competencies according to the NSTC for successful course completion.
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2.00 Credits
PREREQUISITE: Program approval. This course provides students with concepts in basic watermanship. Topics include surface rescue, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic scuba techniques, and an orientation to public safety diving. Upon completion students should have an understanding of basic watermanship. All dive curricula are taught in accordance with the certifying agency. NOTE: Special equipment and certification/activity fee required.
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