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3 Credits (3-0-0) This course consists of engineering applications using the FORTRAN computer programming language. Prerequisite: MTH 115. Alabama College Systems Transfer Code: C
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3 Credits (3-0-0) This course includes vector algebra, force and moment systems, equilibrium of force systems, trusses, friction and property of surfaces. Prerequisite: PHY 213. Corequisite: MTH 227. Alabama College Systems Transfer Code: C
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4 Credits (4-0-0) This course introduces human anatomy and physiology and includes concepts related to basic chemistry; fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance; functions of cells, tissues, organs, and systems; pathophysiology; and associated medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on applying content to signs, symptoms, and treatments; and situations commonly seen by paramedics. Upon course completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body.
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2 Credits (2-0-0) This course introduces issues related to the practice of prehospital advanced life support as a career,with a focus on issues common to all health care professions. Content areas include: paramedic roles and responsibilities, well-being of the paramedic, illness and injury prevention, medical-legal-ethical issues, therapeutic communications, and medical terminology. Upon course 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. Prerequisite: Admission to Program.
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3 Credits (2-2-0) This course focuses on the operational knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective patient care within the paramedic's scope of practice. Content areas include: pathophysiology, life span development, ambulance operations, medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, crime scene awareness, and Alabama EMS laws and rules. Upon course completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMTParamedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Prerequisite: Admission to Program.
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3 Credits (2-2-0) This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform a comprehensive patient assessment, make initial management decisions, and to communicate assessment findings and patient care verbally and in writing. Content areas include: airway management, history taking, techniques of the physical examination, patient assessment, clinical decision making, communications, documentation, and assessment based management. Upon course 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. Prerequisite: Admission to Program.
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2 Credits (1-2-0) This course introduces basic pharmacological agents and concepts, with an emphasis on drug classifications and the knowledge and skills required for safe, effective medication administration. Content areas include: general principles of pharmacology and pharmacologic pathophysiology; venous and intraosseous access techniques, the metric and apothecary system; computation of dosage and solution problems, administration of pharmacologic agents; and nasogastric tube placement. Upon course completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Para2008- 2009 College Catalog ? JAMES H. FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ? 177 medic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Prerequisit: Admission to Program.
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6 Credits (2-2-9) This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for trauma patients. Content areas include the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of trauma as related to: trauma systems; mechanisms of injury; hemorrhage and shock; soft tissue injuries; burns; and head, facial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and musculosketal trauma. Theory and skills are applied to a variety of patient situations in the clinical setting, with a focus on patient assessment, trauma management, advanced airway management, I.V./I.O. initiation and medication administration. Upon course 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. Prerequisite: EMP191, EMP192, EMP193 and EMP194.
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3 Credits (2-2-0) This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation treatment plans for specific medical conditions. Content areas include: pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, renal/urology, toxicology, hematology, environmental conditions, infectious and communicable diseases, abuse and assault, patients with special challenges, and acute interventions for the chronic care patient. Upon course 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. Prerequisite: EMP195 and EMP199.
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3 Credits (2-2-0) This course introduces the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular electrophysiology, and electrocardiographic monitoring. Content areas include: cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular electrophysiology, electrocardiographic monitoring, rhythm analysis, and prehospital 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring and interpretation. Upon course completion, students will have demonstrated competency in those respecitve components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health. Prerequisite: EMP191, EMP192, EMP193, and EMP194.
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