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  • EMST 1103: Emergency Medical Technology III

    7.00 Credits
    College of Coastal Georgia

    4 class hours, 6 laboratory hours 7 Credits Prerequisite: EMST 1102 This is the third and final course in the EMT program. The course includes triage and initial treatment of behavioral emergencies, medical emergencies, diabetic emergencies and pediatric emergencies (including intraosseous infusions). Care of the OB/GYN client, including childbirth is taught. Extrication of clients from vehicles including patient handling is covered. The course provides the laboratory and clinical mechanism for synthesis of the previously learned material to appropriate decision making and problem solving in the actual work setting. In addition to the laboratory setting, the student will be in the clinical setting (EMS rotations, Hospital ER rotations) during this course.
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  • EMST 2201: Introduction to the Paramedic Profession

    3.00 Credits
    College of Coastal Georgia

    2 class hours, 2 laboratory hours 3 Credits Corequisites: AHSK 2200, EMST 2202, EMST 2203 This course introduces the student to the paramedic profession. Discussion of the paramedic profession centers on roles/responsibilities that extend beyond those of the EMT. Topics include the EMS system, safety & well-being of the paramedic, ethical/legal issues, ambulance and rescue operations, hazardous materials incidents, crime scene awareness and communication.
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  • EMST 2202: Advanced Patient Assessment

    3.00 Credits
    College of Coastal Georgia

    2 class hours, 2 laboratory hours 3 Credits Corequisites: AHSK 2200, EMST 2201, EMST 2203 This course builds on the fundamental patient assessment learned in the EMT program. It provides a more detailed, systematic method of assessment, including history taking and physical examination of the pre-hospital patient. It also includes therapeutic communication, documentation and clinical decision-making.
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  • EMST 2203: Applied Physiology and Pathophysiology

    2.00 Credits
    College of Coastal Georgia

    2 class hours 2 Credits Corequisite: AHSK 2200, EMST 2201, EMST 2202 This course introduces the concepts of pathophysiology as it correlates to disease processes. It emphasizes the pathophysiology of cardiovascular and respiratory events as well as shock and hypoxia. It includes the effects of trauma and/or disease on the cell, along with acid-base and fluid and electrolyte balances. The body's selfdefense mechanisms and the relationship of stress and disease are also addressed.
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  • EMST 2204: Pharmacology

    3.00 Credits
    College of Coastal Georgia

    2 class hours, 2 laboratory hours 3 Credits Prerequisite: AHSK 2200, EMST 2201, EMST 2202, EMST 2203. Corequisite: EMST 2210, MATH 0100 This course provides a study of the principles and procedures necessary for the knowledge and skills to administer medications in emergency, pre-hospital care situations. Topics included are a review of terminology and abbreviations, drug classifications, drug laws/regulations, and drug safety and standards. It covers dosage calculation, drug preparation, routes and methods of administration with emphasis on injectables (IV, IM, SQ).
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  • EMST 2210: Respiratory Functions and Management

    4.00 Credits
    College of Coastal Georgia

    3 class hours, 3 laboratory hours 4 Credits Prerequisite: AHSK 2200, EMST 2201, EMST 2202, EMST 2203. Corequisite: EMST 2204, MATH 0100 This course provides an in-depth study of the foundations of respiration and the assessment and management of respiratory pathophysiology and distress. Topics include a review of anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, respiratory assessment, airway and ventilation management. Emphasis is placed on pulmonary emergencies and diseases, including foreign body obstruction, respiratory compromise, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pneumothorax, pulmonary edema, neoplasms of the lungs, embolisms, respiratory infections and arrest. It also includes airway support systems.
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  • EMST 2220: Cardiology I

    4.00 Credits
    College of Coastal Georgia

    3 class hours, 3 laboratory hours 4 Credits Prerequisite: EMST 2204, EMST 2210, MATH 0100. Corequisite: EMST 2221, EMST 2235 This course emphasizes the study of the cardiovascular system. It explores cardiovascular anatomy and physiology and pathophysiology, principles of electrophysiology, epidemiology, cardiovascular assessment, including detailed history and physical examination, principles of electrocardiology, including the 12 lead EKG, rhythm/dysrhythmia recognition, analysis and monitoring.
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  • EMST 2221: Cardiology II

    4.00 Credits
    College of Coastal Georgia

    3 class hours, 3 laboratory hours 4 Credits Prerequisite: EMST 2204, EMST 2210, MATH 0100. Corequisite: EMST 2235, EMST 2220 This course expounds on the objectives of Cardiology I, emphasizing advanced assessment and management of cardiovascular emergencies including myocardial infarction, heart failure, and other vascular emergencies, emergency resuscitative treatment (cardiac arrest resuscitation, electrical and pharmacological therapeutic interventions including ACLS).
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  • EMST 2230: Advanced Trauma Care

    4.00 Credits
    College of Coastal Georgia

    3 class hours, 4 laboratory hours 4 Credits Prerequisite: EMST 2220, EMST 2221, EMST 2235. Corequisite: EMST 2240, ENGL 0100 This course builds on the EMT's knowledge of a systematic approach to trauma management. It addresses the EMS trauma system and the physics of motion and energy on injuries. Hemorrhage, burns and shock will be emphasized, as well as soft tissue, head/facial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal and musculoskeletal trauma. Activities will include trauma decision making, BTLS and PHTLS.
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  • EMST 2235: Medical Emergencies

    4.00 Credits
    College of Coastal Georgia

    3 class hours, 4 laboratory hours 4 Credits Prerequisite: EMST 2204, EMST 2210, MATH 0100. Corequisite: EMST 2221, EMST 2220 This course provides an in-depth study of the assessment and management of the prehospital patient with injuries/diseases of the nervous, endocrine, GI, renal/urology, hematologic and immune systems. Emphasis is also placed on the assessment and management of allergies/anaphylaxis; toxicology, including poisons; environmental emergencies, including hypo/hyperthermia; and communicable/infectious diseases, including public health principles and public health agencies.
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