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  • EMST 1270: Patient Assessment

    3.00 Credits
    Bainbridge College (now Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College-Bainbridge Campus)

    Prerequisite AHEA 1130 Co-requisite: EMST 1260, EMST 1280, EMST 1290 This course introduces the fundamental principles and skills involved in assessing the pre-hospital patient. Emphasis is on the systematic approach to patient assessment, with adaptations for the medical versus the trauma patient. Topics include therapeutic communications, history taking, techniques of physical exam, patient assessment, clinical decision-making, EMS communications, and documentation. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 1, Section 9 and Division 3, Sections 1-9 of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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  • EMST 1280: Applied Physiology & Pathophysiology

    2.00 Credits
    Bainbridge College (now Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College-Bainbridge Campus)

    Prerequisite: AHEA 1130 Co-requisite: EMST 1260, EMST 1270, EMST 1290 This course introduces the concepts of pathophysiology as it correlates to disease processes. This course will enable caregivers to enhance their overall assessment and management skills. Disease-specific pathophysiology is covered in each related section of the curriculum. This course covers a review of cellular composition and function, including cellular environment as it relates to fluid and acid-base balances. Content on genetics and familial diseases are discussed. Hypoperfusion, including various forms of shock, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome and cellular metabolism impairment are integral components of this course. The next portion of this section provides information on the body's selfdefense mechanisms, the inflammatory response, and variances in immunity. The last topic covered is stress and disease, which includes stress responses and the interrelationships among stress, coping, and disease.
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  • EMST 1290: Pharmacology

    3.00 Credits
    Bainbridge College (now Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College-Bainbridge Campus)

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 or TECH 1140, TECH 1120 or MATH 1111, AHEA 1130, COMS 1000 or CSCI 1000 Co-requisite: EMST 1260, EMST 1270, EMST 1280 This course provides the paramedic with the knowledge that is required to implement a patient management plan based on principles and applications of pharmacology. Discussion of pharmacology includes identification of drugs, drug calculations, drug administration techniques, and procedures and drug safety and standards. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 1 (Preparatory), Section 7 (Pharmacology) and Section 8 (Venous Access/Medication Administration) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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  • EMST 1300: Respiratory Emergencies

    4.00 Credits
    Bainbridge College (now Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College-Bainbridge Campus)

    Prerequisite: EMST 1260, EMST 1270, EMST 1280, EMST 1290 This course provides the paramedic with the knowledge that is required to assess and treat a wide variety of respiratory related illnesses in the pediatric and adult patient. Topics include a review of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology of foreign body airway obstruction, recognition of respiratory compromise, use of airway adjunctive equipment and procedures, current therapeutic modalities for bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, spontaneous pneumothorax, and hyperventilation syndromes. This section also provides expanded information for adult respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary thromboembolism, neoplasms of the lung, pneumonia, emphysema, pulmonary edema, and respiratory infections. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 2 (Airway), Section 1 (Airway Management and Ventilation) and Division 5 (Medical), Section 1 (Respiratory) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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  • EMST 1310: Trauma

    4.00 Credits
    Bainbridge College (now Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College-Bainbridge Campus)

    Prerequisite: EMST 1260, EMST 1270, EMST 1280, EMST 129 Co-requisite: EMST 2000 This course introduces assessment and management of the trauma patient, to include: systematic approach to the assessment and management of trauma, demonstration of the assessment and management of certain types of trauma patients, and bodily injuries. Students should complete the requirements for the Basic Trauma Life Support Course or the Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support Course.
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  • EMST 1320: Cardiology I

    4.00 Credits
    Bainbridge College (now Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College-Bainbridge Campus)

    Prerequisite: EMST, 1260, EMST 1270, EMST 1280, EMST 1290 Co-requisite: EMST 2000 This course introduces the cardiovascular system. Topics include cardiovascular epidemiology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and electrophysiology. The course will also include initial cardiovascular assessment, focused history, detailed physical examination, and electrocardiographic monitoring. After completing this course, paramedic students will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the patient with cardiovascular disease. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 5 (Medical), Section 2 (Cardiology) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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  • EMST 1330: Cardiology II

    4.00 Credits
    Bainbridge College (now Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College-Bainbridge Campus)

    Prerequisite: EMST 1260, EMST 1270, EMST 1280, EMST 1290 Co-requisite: EMST 1320, EMST 2000 This course includes advanced patient assessment and management of the cardiac patient. Topics include advanced cardiovascular assessment, pharmacological intervention, electrical intervention, and emergency resuscitative treatment utilizing the American Heart Association's Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Providers course. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 5 (Medical), Section 2 (Cardiology) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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  • EMST 1340: Medical Emergencies

    4.00 Credits
    Bainbridge College (now Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College-Bainbridge Campus)

    Prerequisite: AHEA 1130, EMST 1260, EMST 1270, EMST 1280, EMST 1290 This course provides an in-depth study of the nervous, endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, hematopoietic, and immune systems. Topics include epidemiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and management of specific injuries/illnesses. Emphasis is placed on allergies/anaphylaxis, toxicology, environmental emergencies, and infectious and communicable diseases. General/specific pathophysiology assessment and management are discussed in detail for environmental emergencies. Infectious and communicable disease topics include public health principles, public health agencies, infection, pathogenicity, infectious agents, and specific infectious disease processes and their management. This course provides instruction on topics in Division 5 (Medical), Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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  • EMST 1350: Maternal/Pediatric Emergencies

    5.00 Credits
    Bainbridge College (now Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College-Bainbridge Campus)

    Prerequisite: EMST 1260, EMST 1270, EMST 1280, EMST 1290 This course emphasizes the study of gynecological, obstetrical, pediatric and neonatal emergencies. Maternal/Child combines the unique relationships and situations encountered with mother and child. The course provides detailed study of anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology, assessment, and treatment priorities for the OB/GYN patient. Pediatric and neonatal growth and development, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and assessment and treatment specifics are covered in detail. Successful completion of a PLS/PALS course is required. This course provides instruction on topics in Division's 5 (Medical), Sections 13 (Obstetrics) & 14 (Gynecology) and 6 (Special Considerations), Sections 1 (Neonatology) and 2 (Pediatrics) of the USDOT/NHTSA Paramedic National Standard Curriculum.
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  • EMST 1360: Special Patients

    3.00 Credits
    Bainbridge College (now Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College-Bainbridge Campus)

    Prerequisite: EMST 1260, EMSR 1270, EMST 1280, EMST 1290 This course provides an overview of the assessment and management of behavioral emergencies as they pertain to pre-hospital care. Topics include communication skills and crisis intervention, assessment and management of the adult and adolescent patient with behavioral emergencies, management of the violent patient, management of the suicidal patient, medical/legal considerations, and stress management. Life span, geriatrics, abuse, special challenges, and chronic care patients are also included in the course.
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