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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. Learning outcomes/objectives are determined by local occupational need and business and industry trends. Credit: Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to the level of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Basic. Includes all the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized services. The student will display a working knowledge of clinical information and related topics relevant to the practice of pre-hospital emergency medical care of the EMT-Basic level; demonstrate the ability to competently perform all applicable skills; and exhibit attitudes and behavior consistent with the ethics and professionalism expected of the EMT-Basic. Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the reading, writing, and math portions of the THEA Test or alternate test OR completion of the math, reading, and writing, developmental course sequences. CPR Training at the Health Care Provider level required prior to starting clinical rotations and is not included in the class. This course requires the student to have completed the Hepatitis B vaccination, a 3 shot series mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Co-Enrollment Required: EMSP 1260. Credit: Five semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
The capstone course of the EMSP program. Designed to provide for teaching and evaluating comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management. At the completion of this module, the student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression, and implement a treatment plan for patients with common complaints. Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the reading, writing, and math portions of the THEA Test or alternate test OR completion of the math, reading, and writing, developmental course sequences. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Paramedic Program and successful completion of the second semester of paramedic program coursework. Co-Enrollment: EMSP 2262. One lecture and four laboratory hours per week. A score of 270 or higher on the MATH portion of THEA, 230 or higher on the Reading portion of THEA, and a 6 on the Writing portion of THEA, or completion of the appropriate remediation sequence of courses. Credit: One semester hour.
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3.00 Credits
A method of instruction providing detailed education, training and work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Students participate in the following areas: 72 hrs ER; 24 hrs OR; and 72 hrs minimum EMS. Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the reading, writing, and math portions of the THEA Test or alternate test OR completion of the math, reading, and writing, developmental course sequences; Acceptance into Paramedic Program. Co-Enrollment: EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2348. A score of 270 or higher on the MATH portion of THEA, 230 or higher on the Reading portion of THEA, and a 6 on the Writing portion of THEA, or completion of the appropriate remediation sequence of courses. This course requires the student to have completed the Hepatitis B vaccination, a 3 shot series mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Please contact the Program Director with questions regarding this matter. Student must have successfully completed one semester of college level Anatomy & Physiology or co-enroll during the first semester of Paramedic Academy. Credit: Two semester hours.
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48.00 Credits
A method of instruction providing detailed education, training, work-based experience, and direct patient/client care, generally at a clinical site. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement are the responsibility of the college faculty. Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Students participate in the following areas: 48 hrs ER; 16 hrs OR; 16 hrs clinic; ICU/CCU; 16 hrs L and 72 hrs. minimum EMS. Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the reading, writing, and math portions of the THEA Test or alternate test OR completion of the math, reading, and writing developmental course sequences. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Paramedic Program and successful completion of first semester paramedic program coursework. Co- Enrollment: EMSP 2444, EMSP 2434, EMSP 2330, EMSP 2338. A score of 270 or higher on the MATH portion of THEA, 230 or higher on the Reading portion of THEA, and a 6 on the Writing portion of THEA, or completion of the appropriate remediation sequence of courses. This course requires the student to have completed the Hepatitis B vaccination, a 3 shot series mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services. Please contact the Program Director with questions regarding this matter. Credit: Two semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
Instruction in teaching methodology for instructors of emergency medical services. The student will display a working knowledge of principles and resources for teaching adults; demonstrate the ability to prepare and present lecture/demonstrations on emergency/medical topics; demonstrate the ability to prepare and evaluate student performance in skills and lecture sessions; and exhibit attitudes and behavior consistent with the ethics and professionalism expected of the emergency medical service instructor. Prerequisite: Must currently possess current EMS credentials. Three lecture hours per week. Credit: Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of ill or injured patients in nontraditional populations. At the completion of this module, the student will be able to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for neonatal, pediatric and geriatric patients; diverse patients; and chronically ill patients. Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the reading, writing, and math portions of the THEA Test or alternate test OR completion of the math, reading, and writing developmental course sequences; Acceptance into Paramedic Program and successful completion of first semester of paramedic program coursework. Co- Enrollment: EMSP 2444, EMSP 2434, EMSP 2338, EMSP 2261. A score of 270 or higher on the MATH portion of THEA, 230 or higher on the Reading portion of THEA, and a 6 on the Writing portion of THEA, or completion of the appropriate remediation sequence of courses. Credit: Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence to safely manage the scene of an emergency. At the completion of this unit, the student will be able to safely manage medical incidents, rescue situations, hazardous materials, and crime scenes. Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the reading, writing, and math portions of the THEA Test or alternate test OR completion of the math, reading, and writing developmental course sequences; Acceptance into Paramedic Program and successful completion of first semester of paramedic program coursework. Co-Enrollment: EMSP 2444, EMSP 2434, EMSP 2330, EMSP 2261. A score of 270 or higher on the MATH portion of THEA, 230 or higher on the Reading portion of THEA, and a 6 on the Writing portion of THEA, or completion of the appropriate remediation sequence of courses. Credit: Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
Instruction, literary review, group discussion, and case study on topics pertinent to the emergency medical service (EMS) field supervisor or manager. The student will identify and interpret laws and regulations affecting EMS operations; implement principles of leadership and supervision; discuss and apply strategies used in financial management; explain and exhibit principles of personnel management; and develop strategies for evaluating and improving EMS operations. Credit: Three semester hours.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive course covering all aspects of the utilization of medications in treating emergency situations. Course is designed to compliment Cardiology, Special Populations, and Medical Emergency courses. The student will display a command of general pharmacological terminology, general drug mechanisms, administration routes and administration procedures, and drug dose calculations. Students will demonstrate understanding of the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, possible side effects, and common drug interactions of a variety of medications used in out-of-hospital medical care. Prerequisite: Appropriate scores on the reading, writing, and math portions of the THEA Test or alternate test OR completion of the math, reading, and writing developmental course sequences and acceptance into Paramedic Program. Co-Enrollment: EMSP 1338, EMSP 1356, EMSP 1355, EMSP 2260. A score of 270 or higher on the MATH portion of THEA, 230 or higher on the Reading portion of THEA, and a 6 on the Writing portion of THEA, or completion of the appropriate remediation sequence of courses. Student must have successfully completed one semester of college level Anatomy & Physiology or co-enroll during the first semester of Paramedic Academy. Credit: Three semester hours.
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