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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes concepts in career development specific to the fire service, EMS, and related healthcare fields. Introduces concepts in research with emphasis on evidence-based practices in prehospital care. Lecture and lab course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate interview skills specific to fire service, EMS, and healthcare settings. 2. Create a resume/CV suitable for employment in fire service, EMS, and healthcare settings. 3. Summarize research on an emerging topic in EMS. 4. Evaluate current EMS research through literature review and write a research paper on findings. 5. Design a poster displaying research findings. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2201, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450 (All grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2720, and EMS 2750. SU
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes concepts in career development specific to the fire service, EMS, and related healthcare fields. Introduces concepts in research with emphasis on evidence-based practices in prehospital care. Certification for Prehospital Trauma Life support (PHTLS) and Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) are included in this course. Lecture course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate interview skills specific to fire service, EMS, and healthcare settings. 2. Create a resume/CV suitable for employment in fire service, EMS, and healthcare settings. 3. Summarize research on an emerging topic in EMS. 4. Evaluate current EMS research through literature review and write a research paper on findings. 5. Test and successfully certify in PHTLS and AMLS. Prerequisites: EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450 (All grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2610, EMS 2625, EMS 2710, EMS 2725, EMS 2720, and EMS 2750. SP
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2.00 Credits
Provides the student with the opportunity to perform previously learned skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice. Includes, but is not limited to rotations in the Pediatric Emergency Department, Adult Emergency Department, and at home visits with "high-tech kids". This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate assessment findings of critical and stable pediatric patients. 2. Distinguish between normal physiology children and pathophysiology in children with special healthcare needs. 3. Integrate basic and advanced interventions in respiratory emergencies. 4. Assess the characteristics and treatment of patients with various abdominal complaints. 5. Evaluate signs, symptoms, and the related management of neurologic emergencies. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450 (Grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701 and EMS 2750. SP
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4.50 Credits
Emphasizes concepts in career development specific to the fire service, EMS, and related healthcare fields. Introduces concepts in research with emphasis on evidence-based practices in prehospital care. Certification for Prehospital Trauma Life support (PHTLS) and Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) are included in this course. Lab course. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate interview skills specific to fire service, EMS, and healthcare settings. 2. Create a resume/CV suitable for employment in fire service, EMS, and healthcare settings. 3. Summarize research on an emerging topic in EMS. 4. Evaluate current EMS research through literature review and write a research paper on findings. 5. Test and successfully certify as an PHTLS and AMLS Provider. Prerequisites: EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450 (All grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2610, EMS 2625, EMS 2710, EMS 2720, and EMS 2750. SP
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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with the opportunity to perform various skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice including: respiratory, cardiac, neurologic, trauma, obstetric and gynecologic emergencies. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate a comprehensive patient assessment including detailed physical exam and patient history. 2. Devise a patient care plan for trauma patients based on assessment findings. 3. Distinguish the need for basic versus advanced interventions in trauma patients. 4. Recommend specific basic and advanced life support interventions in the medical patient. 5. Order appropriate pharmacologic interventions based on patient presentation and assessment findings. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2101, EMS 2201, EMS 2301, EMS 2401, EMS 2420, and EMS 2450 (Grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701, and EMS 2720. SP (odd)
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3.00 Credits
Provides scenario-based instruction and practical activities to reinforce previously learned skills and knowledge. Reinforces assessment-based management and evidence-based practice for medical and trauma patients across the lifespan. Preparation for psychomotor National Registry certification exam and testing included. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate assessment findings of critical and stable trauma patients across the lifespan. 2. Distinguish between the need for basic and advanced life support and use assessment-based management in making transport decisions. 3. Integrate critical decision-making skills with the patient's holistic needs in determining appropriate interventions. 4. Justify treatment decisions using evidence-based practice. 5. Modify treatment plans based on changes in patient's condition. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701, EMS 2720, and EMS 2750 (All grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2820, EMS 2850, and EMS 2950. SU
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4.00 Credits
Provides the student with the opportunity to perform previously learned skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice. Includes, but is not limited to rotations in the Emergency Department, Trauma Center, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, and Cath Lab. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Differentiate assessment findings of critical and stable trauma patients. 2. Distinguish between normal physiology during pregnancy and pathophysiology in abnormal pregnancy. 3. Integrate basic and advanced airway interventions in the operating room and emergency department settings. 4. Assess the characteristics and treatment of patients with various stages of heart disease. 5. Evaluate signs, symptoms, and the related management of airway emergencies. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701, EMS 2720, and EMS 2750 (All grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2801, EMS 2850, and EMS 2950. SU
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3.00 Credits
Provides the student with the opportunity to perform various skills and apply knowledge of paramedic practice including: advanced patient assessment, basic and advanced airway management, and assessment-based pharmacological interventions. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Facilitate a comprehensive patient assessment including detailed physical exam and patient history. 2. Formulate a patient care plan for trauma patients based on assessment findings. 3. Distinguish the need for basic versus advanced interventions in trauma patients. 4. Discriminate the need for basic and/or advanced life support interventions in the medical patient applying critical decision-making skills. 5. Order appropriate pharmacologic interventions based on patient presentation and assessment findings. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701, EMS 2720, and EMS 2750 (All grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2801, EMS 2820, and EMS 2950. SU
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3.00 Credits
Provides students with the opportunity to practice as an entry-level paramedic in the role as team lead while demonstrating mastery in various skills including patient assessment, airway management, advance cardiac life support, pharmacology, and assessment-based patient management across the lifespan, in the pre-hospital setting. Prepares students for National Registry certification exam. This course requires a Differential Tuition Rate which is an additional fee of $80 charged per credit hour. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate exemplary professional behavior including: but not limited to., integrity, empathy, self-motivation, appearance/personal hygiene, self confidence, communication, time management, teamwork/diplomacy, respect, patient advocacy, and careful delivery of service. 2. Perform basic and advanced interventions as as part of a treatment plan intended to mitigate emergency, provide symptom relief, and improve the overall health of the patient. 3. Evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and modify treatment plan accordingly. 4. Prepare and document assessment findings and interventions to be used for research purposes. 5. Facilitate all aspects of patient care as a team lead on 20 calls with a minimum average rating of 80% or higher on FISDAP and no more than two failures in a row. Course fee required. Prerequisites: EMS 2501, EMS 2601, EMS 2701, EMS 2720, and EMS 2750 (All grade B or higher). Corequisites: EMS 2801, EMS 2820, and EMS 2850. SU
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3.00 Credits
Energy and the Environment course introduces and evaluates the current energy from an environmental and human health perspective. It covers the energy related challenges particularly with respect to the environment, and possible paths to a sustainable energy systems in future. In this course students will learn about new transportation technologies, sustainable manufacturing and industrial ecology basics, green buildings, energy management and sustainable food production. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Classify the major sources and uses for energy. 2. Explain the nature, scope and impact of the most important environmental problems arising from our current energy system. 3. Identify and evaluate the potential for alternative energy resources. 4. Analyze potential solutions to fundamental energy questions through cost, waste, and efficiency calculations. Prerequisites: MATH 1050 (or higher) and CHEM 1210 (both Grade C- or higher). FA
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