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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course covers electronic principles, theories, and concepts. Emphasis is placed on those items covered in the Certified Electronic Technician examination. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in electronics and be prepared for the Certified Electronic Technician examination.
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4.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course covers methods of analyzing and repairing failures in electrical and electronic equipment. Topics include: safety, service information, component substitutions, repairing without access to reference materials, reverse engineering, analog and digital control systems, and documenting procedures and methods used. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate a logical process for analyzing, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical and electronic equipment with or without service information. In addition, students will utilize word processing and spreadsheets, demonstrate manipulation of databases of technical service specifications, and prepare multimedia presentations to present results. Hours Per Week Class Lab Clinic Credit
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0.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT-Basic certification.
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0.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): EMS 110 Corequisite(s): EMS 121, EMS 130, EMS 131 This course is designed to provide the necessary information for interventions appropriate to the EMT-Intermediate, and is required for intermediate certification. Topics include automated external defibrillation, basic cardiac electrophysiology, intravenous therapy, venipuncture, acid-base balance, and fluids and electrolytes. Upon completion, students should be able to properly establish an IV line, obtain venous blood, utilize AED's, and correctly interpret arterial blood gases.
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6.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): EMS 110 Corequisite(s): EMS 120 and EMS 130 and EMS 131 This course is the initial hospital and field internship and is required for intermediate and paramedic certification. Emphasis is placed on intermediate- level care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence with intermediate-level skills.
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0.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): EMS 110 Corequisite(s): EMS 120 and EMS 131 This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for intermediate and paramedic certification. Topics include terminology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, weights, measures, drug calculations, legislation, and administration routes. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacology. Hours Per Week Class Lab Clinic Credit
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0.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): EMS 110 Corequisite(s): EMS 120, EMS 130 This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for intermediate and paramedic certification. Topics include respiratory anatomy and physiology, airway, ventilation, adjuncts, surgical intervention, and rapid sequence intubation. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance.
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0.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in EMS program Corequisite(s): None This course introduces rescue scene management and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include response to hazardous material conditions, medical incident command, and extrication of patients from a variety of situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage rescue operations based upon initial and follow-up scene assessment.
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0.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in EMS program Corequisite(s): None This course examines the principles governing emergency vehicles, maintenance of emergency vehicles, and EMS communication equipment and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include applicable motor vehicle laws affecting emergency vehicle operation, defensive driving, collision avoidance techniques, communication systems, and information management systems. Upon completion, students should have a basic knowledge of emergency vehicles, maintenance, and communication needs.
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0.00 Credits
Prerequisite(s): EMS 120 and EMS 121 and EMS 130 and EMS 131 Corequisite(s): None This course covers advanced patient assessment techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include initial assessment, medical-trauma history, field impression, complete physical exam process, on-going assessment, and documentation skills. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic communication skills and record and report collected patient data. Hours Per Week Class Lab Clinic Credit
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