BSC
1084C Basic Anatomy and Physiology
3 hrs. Lecture, 4 hrs. Lab, 5 credits
This
course is designed to provide a background in basic
anatomy and physiology for students in allied health
fields. The course will encompass a brief introduction
to physiological chemistry and physics, a study of
basic cell biology, and a survey of human anatomy
and physiology that presents each organ system. Selected
topics of pathology will be outlined as appropriate
to the audience.
EMS 2603 EMT-Paramedic I
10 hrs. Lecture, 10 credits. Prerequisites: BSC
1084C or
BSC 2086C. Corequisite: EMS 2603L. Certification
as an EMT is required. Departmental approval needed
for admission to this course.
This course is the first of a three-term sequence
of instruction for the EMT-Paramedic. The Department
of Transportation's 1998 Curriculum Modules of instruction
covered are Preparatory, Airway Management and Patient
Assessment. This is an intensive course that requires
careful planning of school, work and home schedules
to accomplish. Students are advised to contact the
program manager for additional information and scheduling
details. Students placing below required levels
on state mandated placement tests in English, Reading,
and Mathematics are required to enroll in and complete
the appropriate college preparatory courses before
enrolling.
EMS 2603L
Paramedic I Lab/Clinical
18 hrs. Lab/Clinical, 5 credits. Corequisites: EMS
2603. Certification as an EMT is required. Departmental
approval needed for admission to this course.
This is the first term of a three-term clinical/lab
sequence. EMS skill instruction and competency verification
occurs at clinical sites and in the EMS Skills laboratory.
Hospital and EMS clinical hours described are average
hour requirements students generally need to demonstrate
competency. Additional hours may be required. 80
hours of EMS clinical experience, 96 hours of Hospital
clinical experience,
attendance at two (2) EMS TEAM Day events, vehicle
extrication and documented competency in lab skills.
Students who successfully complete EMS 2603 and
need to repeat EMS 2603 will be required to enroll
in EMS 2603L the next semester offered. This option
is available one time.
EMS 2604 Paramedic
II
10 hrs Lecture, 10 credits. Prerequisite: EMS 2603
and EMS 2603L. Corequisite: EMS 2604L. Departmental
approval needed for admission to this course.
This course is the second of a three-term sequence
of instruction for the EMT-Paramedic and is a continuation
of EMT-Paramedic I. The Department of Transportation's
1998 Curriculum Modules of instruction covered are
- Trauma and Medical Emergencies I.
EMS 2604L Paramedic
II Lab/Clinical
18 hrs Lab/Clinical, 5 credits. Prerequisite: EMS
2603. Corequisites: EMS 2604. Departmental approval
needed for admission to this course.
This is the second clinical program of a three-term
sequence. The course consists of EMS skill instruction
and competency verification that takes place at
clinical sites and the EMS Skills laboratory. Hospital
and EMS clinical hours described are average hour
requirements students generally need to demonstrate
competency. Additional hours may be required. 220
hours of EMS clinical experience, 48 hours of Hospital
clinical experience, attendance at two EMS TEAM
Day events and documented competency in lab skills.
Students who successfully complete EMS 2604 and
need to repeat EMS 2604L will be required to enroll
in EMS 2604L the next semester offered. This option
is only available one time.
EMS 2605 EMT-Paramedic
III
6 hrs Lecture, 8 credits. Prerequisite: EMS 2604
and EMS2604L. Corequisite: EMS 2605L. Departmental
approval needed for admission to this course.
This course is a continuation of EMT-Paramedic II
This is the third semester of a three-term sequence
of instruction for the EMT-Paramedic. The Department
of Transportation's 1998 Curriculum Modules of instruction
covered are Medical Emergencies II, Special Considerations,
Assessment Based
Management and Ambulance Operations.
EMS 2605L Paramedic
III Lab/Clinical
18 hrs Lab/Clinical, 4 credits. Prerequisites: EMS
2604 and EMS 2604L. Corequisites: EMS 2605. Departmental
approval needed for admission to this course.
The third semester in a clinical program that is
a three-term sequence. The final semester provides
a field internship. The internship provides a final
evaluation of the students EMS filed knowledge,
skill and professional attitudes. Hospital and EMS
clinical hours described are average hour requirements
students generally need to demonstrate competency.
Additional hours may be required. 200 hours of a
final EMS internship, 18 hours of Hospital clinical
experience and documented competency in lab skills.
Students who successfully complete EMS 2605 and
need to repeat EMS 2605L will be required to enroll
in EMS 2605L the next semester offered. This option
is available one time.
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