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3.00 Credits
This introductory course investigates basic electrical theory and practice, including safety while working with electricity, and how to utilize tools and equipment used in working with electricity. Some topics covered in this course include safety, electricity, electricity sources, electrical materials and devices, conductors, current, voltage, resistance, power, magnetism and electromagnetism, use of test instruments, generators, direct and alternating current, capacitors, photovoltaics, hydropower, wind, turbines, and biofuels. 3 cr. 3 Lec. 2 Lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of EGY 131, approved by Academic Affairs on 10/30/2010).
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3.00 Credits
This course offers basic essentials designed for professional rescuers who are first to arrive at an emergency medical scene. The job of the Certified First Responder (CFR) is to provide care for life-threatening illness or injury and, if possible, prevent the patient's condition from worsening until a higher-level care provider arrives at the scene. Successful completion, and compliance with New York State Department of Health Guidelines will lead to eligibility to sit for the New York State written and practical CFR certification examinations. 3 cr. 2.5 Lec. 1.5 Lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of EMS 100, approved by Academic Affairs on 3/18/04).
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6.00 Credits
This course is for individuals who might be present during medical emergencies. Topics will include the roles of the technician and ambulance; bacteriology, resuscitation, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, wounds, sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures, head injuries, mental disturbances, childbirth, legalities, automobile extrications, and hospital emergency room coordination. Lectures, panel discussions, audio visual aids, demonstrations and practical work will be on the agenda. Successful completion, and compliance with New York State Department of Health Guidelines will lead to eligibility to sit for the New York State written and practical EMT-Basic certification examinations. 6 cr. 5 Lec. 2.5 Lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of EMS 121, approved by Academic Affairs on 3/18/04).
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1.00 Credits
This course prepares the student with limited basic life support experience for the paramedic program. Topics will include orientation to the ambulance, EMS systems, patient assessment, patient movement, transportation, direct verbal communications, radio communications, and documentation of clinical findings. The course is graded on a pass(P)/fail(E)basis. Prerequisites: EMS 121 or NYS EMT-Basic Certification or equivalent; and permission of instructor. Pre- or Co-requisite: Current infection control, hazardous materials and incident command system training, conforming to the requirements of the Paramedic Program Handbook. 1 cr. 3 Clinical (Per Departmental Standards Version of EMS 130, approved by Academic Affairs on 4/14/05).
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7.00 Credits
This course is part of a series of courses, which prepares the student to provide advanced medical care to ill or injured individuals. The topics include roles and responsibilities, medical and legal concerns, ethics, introduction to pharmacology principles, techniques of venous access, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation skills, basic and advanced airway maneuvers including endotracheal intubation, oxygen administration, airway anatomy, history taking, technique of physical exam, patient assessment techniques, communication skills, medical documentation, the concept of rapid trauma assessment and the need to identify and treat life-threatening injuries quickly. The topics include load and go situations, kinetics, mechanism of injury, patient immobilization, and how trauma affects patients in different age groups. Prerequisites: EMS 121 or NYS EMT-Basic Certification or equivalent, and acceptance into paramedic program. Pre- or Co-requisite: Current infection control, hazardous materials and incident command system training, conforming to the requirements of the Paramedic Program Handbook. 7 cr. 4 Lec. 3 lab. 6 Clinical (Per Departmental Standards Version of EMS 150, approved by Academic Affairs on 3/11/10).
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0.50 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for the EMS student to manage patients in the pre-hospital setting. Students will demonstrate competency at the level of an EMT Intermediate in patient assessment, intravenous catheterization, communication techniques, trauma injury treatment plan formulation and implementation, as well as team leadership. The course is graded on a pass(P)/fail(E) basis. Successful completion of this course and EMS 150 is required to gain New York State EMT-Intermediate certification exam eligibility, providing all other certification requirements are met. Prerequisites: EMS 121 or equivalent and NYS EMT-Basic Certification or equivalent, and acceptance into paramedic program. Pre- or Corequisite: Current infection control, hazardous materials and incident command system training, conforming to the requirements of the Paramedic Program Handbook. Corequisite: EMS 150. .5 cr. 1.5 Clinical (Per Departmental Standards Version of EMS 155, approved by Academic Affairs on 4/14/05).
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8.50 Credits
This course prepares the student to provide advanced medical care to ill or injured individuals. The topics include roles and responsibilities, medical and legal concerns, ethics, introduction to pharmacology principles, basic and advanced airway patient assessment, electrocardiograph monitoring, as well as management of patients with traumatic, cardiac, respiratory, neurological, anaphylaxis, toxicological, or obstetric emergencies. This course, along with EMS 150 and EMS 175, prepares and qualifies the student to sit for the New York State EMT-Critical Care or National Registry EMT-Intermediate (99) certification examinations, providing all other certification requirements are met. Prerequisites: EMS 150 or equivalent and NYS EMT-Basic Certification or equivalent. Pre- or Co-requisite: Current infection control, hazardous materials and incident command system training, conforming to the requirements of the Paramedic Program Handbook. (Per Departmental Standards Version of EMS 170, approved by Academic Affairs on 4/14/05).
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0.50 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for the EMS student to manage patients in the prehospital setting. Students will demonstrate competency at the level of an EMT - Critical Care in-patient assessment, intravenous catheterization, medication administration, airway management, as well as formulation and implementation of care plan to address patients with traumatic, cardiac, respiratory, neurological, anaphylaxis, toxicological, or obstetric emergencies. The student will also demonstrate team leadership and emergency scene management. The course is graded on a pass(P)/fail(E)basis. Successful completion of EMS 150, EMS 170, and this course, EMS 175, is required to gain New York State EMT - Critical Care certification exam eligibility, providing all other certification requirements are met. Prerequisites: EMS 150 or equivalent and NYS EMT - Basic Certification or equivalent. Pre- or Corequisite: Current infection control, hazardous materials and incident command system training, conforming to the requirements of the Paramedic Program Handbook. Corequisite: EMS 170. .5 cr. 1.5 Clinical (Per Departmental Standards Version of EMS 175, approved by Academic Affairs on 4/14/05).
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0.00 - 2.00 Credits
This course is designed for practicing Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT-Bs) to renew and update information related to their practice. The course will focus on medical and trauma management techniques that have changed or been updated. Prerequisites: EMT-Basic Certification or equivalent, or permission of instructor. This course may be repeated four times for credit. 2 cr. 1.5 Lec. 1.0 Lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of EMS 190, approved by Academic Affairs on 3/18/04).
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1.50 Credits
This course is designed for practicing Emergency Medical Technician- Intermediates (EMT-I) to renew and update information related to their practice. The course will focus on medical and trauma management techniques that have changed or been updated. This course is designed to follow current New York State Department of Health guidelines and curriculum for an Intermediate refresher course. Prerequisite: EMT- Intermediate Certification or equivalent, or permission of instructor. 1.5 cr. 1 Lec., 2 lab. (Per Departmental Standards Version of EMS 191, approved by Academic Affairs on 04/19/2007).
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