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3.00 Credits
An overview of American education as both a professional and a public enterprise. Social, historical, and philosophical foundations give perspective to an examination of current issues, policies, and trends in the field of education, including cultural diversity. Includes such topics as organization and structure, finance, and curriculum. 2.5 lecture hours; .5 lab hour per week.
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3.00 Credits
Diversity of Schools and Society will focus on how schooling is shaped by the social contexts in which it occurs, particularly in the multicultural and global contexts 3 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
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2.00 - 3.00 Credits
Sophomore standing recommended. Clinical observation of learning in a variety of educational settings for those considering teaching as a career. Pre-teaching majors planning to transfer to state universities are strongly advised to enroll in this course to fulfill prerequisites for programs. 1 lecture hour; 2 lab hours per week.
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3.00 - 7.00 Credits
Prerequisite: At least 18 years of age, high school diploma or GED, current CPR card (healthcare provider level). Prepares individuals to provide basic emergency care at the scene of an accident or illness and to stabilize and transport the victim to a facility providing thorough emergency medical services. The course will include the treatment of common medical emergencies and injuries as well as the roles and responsibilities of emergency medical technicians - ambulance (EMT-B). Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will be eligible to take the state EMT-B test or the National Registry. 6 lecture hours; 2 lab hours per week.
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8.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EMS 100 with a grade of "B" or better, current EMT Basic license, current CPR card (healthcare provider level). In this course, the student is introduced to the roles and responsibilities of the EMT-I, beginning paramedic. Ethical and legal aspects of the Emergency Medical Services system are discussed. Anatomy and physiology is reviewed and primary and secondary physical assessment is presented. The causes and emergency management of problems relating to fluid/electrolyte balance, shock, and trauma-related respiratory disorders are discussed. Selected life-threatening arrhythmias and their treatment are also presented. Clinical experiences and observations will be selected to correlate with the course content. 8 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EMS 100-EMT Basic, EMS 120-EMT Intermediate Theory with a grade of "B" or better, current EMT Basic license, and current CPR card (healthcare provider level). The student participates in a minimum number of ALS calls with a system approved ALS agency. The student will function under the supervision of an EMT-Paramedic who has been licensed and active for at least four years in the system and who is in good standing with the EMS System. The course is designed to provide the intermediate student with educational experience in the field of an ALS unit. The student is required to complete a minimum number of hours of field experience on the ALS unit. This course must be completed with a grade of "B" or better. 0 lecture hours; 6 lab hours per week.
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8.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EMS 100 and EMS 120 with a grade of "B" or better, current EMT Basic license, and current CPR card (healthcare provider level). The anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system will be studied with emphasis on the structure, function, and electrical conduction system of the heart and the pathophysiology and emergency management of cardiovascular and non-trauma-related respiratory problems. The student also will study the electrocardiogram (EKG) interpretation and treatment of various arrhythmias and specific treatment techniques including EKG monitoring, defibrillation and cardio version. A variety of common medical emergencies will be studied along with obstetric and gynecologic, pediatric-neonatal, psychiatric, behavioral, neurological, environmental emergencies and their management. The student will also study infectious and communicable diseases. This course must be completed with a grade of "B" or better. 8 lecture hours; 0 lab hours per week.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EMS 100, EMS 120, and EMS 122 with a grade of "B" or better, EMT basic license, and current CPR card (healthcare provider level). The clinical rotation requirements for the intermediate education program are designed to augment each phrase of the didactic material presented in the classroom. Each student will rotate through specified patient care areas of the hospital and work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician to master the practical skills of an EMT-Intermediate while in a controlled environment. The student will spend clinical time in the Emergency Department, Obstetrical Unit, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Department, Psychiatric Unit. The student must complete a minimum number of hours of clinical. This course must be completed with a grade of "B" or better. 0 lecture hours; 8 lab hours per week.
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3.00 - 6.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EMS 100 with grade of "B" or better, current EMT Basic license, and current CPR card (healthcare provider level). This course is designed for the student who wishes to complete the preparation for paramedic certification. A variety of common medical emergencies will be studied as well as obstetric and gynecologic, pediatric-neonatal, and psychiatric emergencies. Triage, extrication-rescue techniques, telemetry, and radio communications will be discussed. This course must be completed with a "B" or better. 6 lecture hour; 0 lab hours per week.
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3.00 - 7.00 Credits
Prerequisite: EMS 100, EMS 160, EMS 162, EMS 122, and EMS 120 with grade of "B" or better, current EMT Basic license, and current CPR card (healthcare provider level). The clinical rotation requirements for the paramedic education program are designed to augment each phase of the didactic material presented in the classroom. Each student will rotate through specified patient care areas of the hospital, and work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician to master the practical skills of an EMT-Paramedic while in a controlled environment. The student will spend clinical time in the Emergency Department, Obstetrical Unit, Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Department, Psychiatric Unit and the OR. The student must complete a minimum number of hours of clinical. This course must be completed with a grade of "B" or better. 0 lecture hours; 14 lab hours per week.
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