The student will be able to do the following by describing the role of the Emergency Medical Technician
in an emergency medical services system: perform patient assessment on patients with traumatic
injuries, manage a multi-casualty incident including triage, correctly manage traumatic injuries to the
body and its systems, perform lifting and moving techniques and light extrication. The student will
summarize and interpret legal responsibilities of safe ambulance operations; evaluate psychological
and physical factors affecting safe emergency vehicle operations, incident command, hazardous
materials incidents, crime scene awareness, rescue awareness. The student will demonstrate
techniques for gaining access to the patient, disentanglement, patient movement, and recognize and
manage situations posing threats to patients, EMT’s or bystanders. The course includes foundational
medical terminology, pharmacology, and fundamental pathophysiology. Additionally, the student will
describe current EMS law as it applies to the EMT. The course does include lab

ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

Through a systematic study of the structure and function of the human body, its cells, tissues, organs and systems, the student will identify and describe basic anatomical structures and fundamental physiological processes that occur in health and disease for the major body systems. Laboratory work which requires dissection is an integral and required part of the course.

ENGL 0203 or adequate placement score or by meeting determined placement measures; MATH 0103 or adequate math placement. An adequate biology placement test score or BIO 0123 or a college-level biological science class.

The student will be able to do the following by describing the role of the Emergency Medical Technician
in an emergency medical services system: perform patient assessment on patients with medical
emergencies, as well as medical emergencies of varying types and causes, perform lifting and moving
techniques and light extrication. The student will summarize and interpret legal responsibilities of safe
ambulance operations; evaluate psychological and physical factors affecting safe emergency vehicle
operations, incident command, hazardous materials incidents, crime scene awareness, rescue
awareness. The student will demonstrate techniques for gaining access to the patient, patient
movement, and recognize and manage situations posing threats to patients, EMT’s or bystanders. The
course includes, principles of safely operating a ground ambulance, and current required NIMS and
Hazardous Materials training. Additionally, the student will describe current EMS law as it applies to the
EMT. The course does include lab and field rotations.

EMS 1014

Paramedic Care I introduces the student to basic EMS knowledge, an
advanced level patient assessment, clinical reasoning, and the components of safe quality care.
Paramedic Care I is also a study of pathophysiology, and management of trauma emergencies.
Course to include clinical reasoning and the development of treatment plans. The student will
be expected to accept accountability for personal learning and performance which reflects a
fundamental understanding of professionalism of EMS personnel, workforce wellness,
documentation, ethics and legalities, standards of paramedic practice and a complex
understanding of traumatic injury assessment and management. The course also introduces the
paramedic student to venous access, IV therapy, medication administration, drug calculations
and advanced airway management that will be used in treating patients in the prehospital
environment. Includes Laboratory and Clinical Shifts.

EMS 1014 and EMS 1015

With Human Anatomy & Physiology I as a foundation, the student will advance his or her study of the structure and function of the human body and will identify and describe more detailed anatomical structures and more comprehensive physiological processes that occur in health through a systematic survey of the major body systems. Laboratory work which requires dissection is an integral and required part of the course.

BIO 1314 with a grade of “C” or higher

Paramedic Care II is a study of adult epidemiology, psychosocial impact,
pathophysiology, presentation, prognosis, and management of medical emergencies. Course to
include clinical reasoning and the development of treatment plans. The student will be
expected to accept accountability for personal learning and performance which reflects a
complex understanding and ability to apply knowledge and skills to neurological emergencies;
allergies and anaphylaxis; abdominal and gastrointestinal disorders; immunological,
endocrinological, toxicological, hematological, genitourinological, renal, non-traumatic
musculoskeletal, behavioral and psychiatric disorders; infectious diseases; and the application
of standards of paramedic practice. Includes Laboratory and Clinical Shifts.

EMS 1324; Co-requisites: EMS 1113

ECG Interpretation introduces the student to the electrical conduction system of the heart and basic ECG interpretation of cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias and procedures related to the management of these dysrhythmias. The student will be expected to accept accountability for personal learning and performance which reflects a fundamental understanding of basic ECG interpretation, 12 lead interpretation including identification of acute myocardial infarction, application and acquisition of 12 lead ECG, defibrillation, cardioversion and transcutaneous pacing. This course is designed for paramedic students, nursing students, graduate nurses, CCU monitor technicians and other healthcare providers who require ECG interpretation skills.

ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures

Paramedic Care III is a study and practical application of adult
epidemiology, psychosocial impact, pathophysiology, and management of respiratory and
cardiovascular emergencies. Course to include clinical reasoning and the development of
treatment plans. The student will be expected to accept accountability for personal learning
and performance which reflects a complex understanding and ability to apply knowledge and
skills in scenario-based education to respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies and apply
standards of paramedic practice. Includes Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification,
Laboratory and Clinical Shifts included.

EMS 1334; EMS 1113; BIO 1414