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  • 3.00 Credits

    Introduction to the analysis of firms and consumers in a market economy: the functioning of prices, economic decision making by procedures and consumers, and market structure. Topics discussed include consumer preferences and consumer behavior, production choices and production costs, industry structure and resource pricing. Also discussed is the history of economic thought. Prerequisite: MAT 050.
  • 3.00 Credits

    An introduction to the modern economy, both at the national and international levels. Topics include production of goods and services, consumption, government expenditures, employment, inflation, monetary policy, and causes of economic growth or decline. A special feature of this course is that students will manage their own hypothetical investment portfolio during the semester. Prerequisite: MAT 050.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Building on the research about how human beings learn, this course will expose students to the parallels between human cognition and teaching for learning with deep levels of understanding. Students will be exposed to the many facets of teaching, from a successful classroom environment, to the changing roles of teachers in the information age, to the impact and challenges of learner diversity, and the issues involved in school reform. The course format will be collaborative by design and emphasize group work and thinking as well as individual critical reflection on topics throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): ENG 080 and ENG 090.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is a study of system controls as applied to large gas and oil fired appliances. The course covers the systems controls utilized to maintain safe and reliable automatic operation of heat and steam generators. Prerequisite(s): ELE 111; HAC 113. Corequisite(s): HAC 114.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This is an introduction to the Paramedic program. Included in this course are the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic, an overview of EMS systems, the medical legal implications of providing emergency care, EMS communications including documentation, and medical terminology. Classes also cover personal well being, fitness, effectivecommunication as well as an introduction to critical incident stress management. Entrance into this requires that students are Basic Emergency Medical Technicians. Prerequisite(s): program acceptance
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will develop the skills needed to perform a patient assessment including scene safety, history taking, techniques of physical exam, documentation, and the recognition and treatment of life threatening conditions. A complete overview of the respiratory system and respiratory management are covered in this course, as well as the pathophysiology of shock including fluid and electrolytes and acid base balance. Prerequisite(s): program acceptance
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course will continue the skills needed to perform a patient assessment and the recognition and treatment of life threatening conditions. Intravenous therapy, advanced airway management, needle and surgical cricothyrotomy, chest decompression, interosseous infusions and medication administration are some of the procedures that will be presented. Prerequisite(s): EMP 105. Co requisite(s): EMP 116.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course taken concurrently with EMP 115 will provide students with the opportunity to synthesize cognitive and psychomotor skills in the laboratory setting. Students will be expected to successfully complete a comprehensive adult and pediatric assessment, basic and advanced airway skills, intravenous therapy, and medication administration. The general format of the course will follow that of the lecture. Co requisite(s): EMP 115.
  • 1.00 Credits

    This course will identify the problems facing ambulance vehicle operators, review the legal responsibilities of emergency vehicle operations, discuss the appropriate use of signaling devices and emergency responses, and provide the opportunity to perform hands on operation through the driving course. Prerequisite(s): Current driver's license.
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide paramedic students with an understanding of the cardiovascular system including conduction system of the heart, electrocardiography, and beginning treatment of patient with chest pain. Students will demonstrate use of ECG monitor/defibrillator including defibrillation, non invasive pacing, and cardioversion. Topics include a review of the anatomy and physiology of the heart and circulatory system, electrophysiology, and assessment of the cardiac patient. Prerequisite(s): EMP 105.
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