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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Prepares the student in the theory and application of the following: medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness. (Conforms to the current Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for EMT-Paramedics.) Prerequisite: Current EMT-B Certification. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Continues with the third in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in-and-out of hospitals. Includes, but not limited to, patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and various advanced life support units.?Prerequisite: EMS 172. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Continues with the third in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units.?Prerequisite: EMS 173. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
The fourth in a series of clinical experiences providing direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in-and-out of hospitals. Includes, but not limited to, patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room and Trauma Centers. May be repeated as necessary. Prerequisite: EMS 172. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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1.00 Credits
Continues with the fourth in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. May be repeated as necessary. Prerequisite: EMS 173. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
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5.00 Credits
Prepares the paramedic or RN to become a critical care specialist, capable of managing the care of a critical care patient both in a hospital setting or during a high risk inter-facility transfer. Includes advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of the paramedic and/or nursing curricula, as well as topics needed to troubleshoot complex monitoring devices and equipment. Includes anatomy and physiology based clinical assessment, advanced airway management to include mechanical ventilators, diagnostics data interpretation, bedside hemodynamic monitoring, 12 lead EKG interpretation and hemodialysis care. Prerequisite: Current EMT-P Certification or RN. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Prepares student to interpret 12 lead electrocardiograms and recognize acute myocardial injury as well as infarct imitators. Includes lead placement, collection of the 12 lead ECG, review of cardiac anatomy and physiology, electrical conduction through the heart, common dysrhythmias, pathophysiology of AMI and infarct imitators. Includes field treatment of the acute coronary syndrome. Prerequisite: EMS 153 or instructor permission. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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2.00 Credits
Focuses on the interpretation of basic electrocardiograms (ECG) and their significance. Includes an overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including structure, function and electrical conduction in the heart. Covers advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dysrhythmia determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG.?Prerequisite: EMS 111. Lecture 2 hours per week.
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4.00 Credits
Helps students discover and develop writing processes needed to bring their proficiency to the level necessary for entrance into their respective curricula. Guides students through the process of starting, composing, revising, and editing. Prerequisite: Placement Test. Lecture 4 hours per week.
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3.00 Credits
Helps students improve their reading and learning processes. Includes advanced comprehension strategies and study skills such as time management, note-taking, studying from textbooks and other reading materials, taking examinations, and using the library. Prerequisite: Placement Test or ENG 1 and ENG 4. Lecture 3 hours per week.
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