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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: must hold a current EMT-Intermediate certification and must be affiliated with an ALS unit This course is for EMT-Intermediate personnel who are preparing to enter the Emergency Medical Services Paramedic certificate or A.A.S. program. Students participate in scenarios and simulations to demonstrate critical thinking skills and assessment and management of medical trauma patients at the EMT-intermediate level. Teamwork, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacologic interventions are assessed. Offered irregularly during the fall semester. Course fee: $20.00
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: permission of department chair Through directed study and course work students address specific topics and learning needs. This course may be appropriate for students with extensive prior experience and/or healthcare licensure to complete emergency medical services intermediate level training. Course length may vary from 1-8 credits and is dependent upon the content to be covered. Students considering taking this course must contact the EMS program director at least 6 weeks prior to anticipated enrollment to determine if the course is appropriate for their needs.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EMS 1520 or current EMT-I certification A continuation of EMS 1520, this course addresses the care of additional emergency medical conditions not caused by trauma. Students learn to integrate the pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for patients with selected endocrine, toxicological, gastroenterological, urological, hematological, obstetrical, as well as infectious and communicable disease conditions. Offered days, evenings, and weekends. Course fee: $100.00
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EMS 1530 or current EMT-I certification A continuation of EMS 1530, this course addresses the care of additional emergency medical conditions caused by trauma. Students learn to integrate the pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for patients suffering from soft tissue, head and facial, spinal, abdominal, and musculoskeletal injuries. Offered days, evenings, and weekends. Course fee: $85.00
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2.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EMS 1540 or current EMT-I certification A continuation of EMS 1540, this course addresses the care of patients suffering from abuse or assault, special physical and mental challenges, chronic disease, communicable disease, and terminal illness. Additional topics include cultural diversity issues, ambulance operations, the medical incident command system, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness. Students learn to integrate the pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for patients with those conditions identified above. Offered days, evenings, and weekends. Course fee: $50.00
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: none This course provides the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, strategies to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest, as well as the skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize pediatric patients experiencing respiratory failure, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest. To successfully complete this course, students must meet the American Heart Association standards for PALS Provider certification. Offered days, evenings, and weekends. Course fee: $100.00
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EMS 1551, EMS 2520, and EMS 2530; plus EMS 2540 must be taken in the same or a previous semester Students are able to participate in a variety of pre-hospital and hospital based clinical settings to develop the necessary competencies to properly perform the various psychomotor (field) skills utilized by EMS providers. Students perform patient care in both simulated scenarios and with real patients under the direct observation of preceptors. This course evaluates the student's psychomotor skills as well as determine if they possess the appropriate knowledge and attitudes required of entry level EMT-Paramedic providers. A major objective of practicum experience is to apply classroom theory to the work environment. Students involved in work activities that support their curriculum may request their work experience be evaluated to ensure required practicum objectives and competencies are met. Offered irregularly during the spring semester. Course fee: $150.00
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: must hold a current EMT-Paramedic certification and be affiliated with an ALS unit This course is for EMT-Paramedic personnel who are preparing to enter the Emergency Medical Services Paramedic A.A.S. program. Students participate in scenarios and simulations to demonstrate critical thinking skills and assessment and management of medical trauma patients at the EMT-Paramedic level. Teamwork, interpersonal skills, and knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacologic interventions are assessed. Offered irregularly during the fall semester. Course fee: $20.00
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5.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EMS 2520, EMS 2530, and ENG 1010; plus EMS 2540 and EMS 2551 must be taken in the same or a previous semester Students use their paramedic skills and knowledge to prepare detailed case studies for presentation and discussion. Students conduct online and print research, document sources correctly, and write a research paper on a current EMS topic. Offered irregularly during the spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: permission of department chair Through directed study and course work students address specific topics and learning needs. This course may be appropriate for students with extensive prior experience and/or healthcare licensure to complete emergency medical services paramedic level training. Course length may vary from 1-8 credits and is dependent upon the content to be covered. Students considering taking this course must contact the EMS program director at least 6 weeks prior to anticipated enrollment to determine if the course is appropriate for their needs.
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