Emergency Medical Services Courses
EMS 109 Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (6 cr)
This course is intended to prepare a medically competent EMT-Basic to operate in the field. This includes all skills necessary for the individual to provide emergency medical care at a basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized services. Students will also complete a clinical internship in a Hospital Emergency Department and will participate as an “extra” crew member on actual EMS calls as part of this course. Students who wish to complete this course for no college academic credit should register for EM0109.
EMS 110 Foundations of Paramedic Practice I (4 cr)
This course provides the student with information regarding the role of the advanced pre-hospital care provider. This course is designed to provide the student with a framework of information to guide their actions as a future paramedic. Medicolegal and ethical issues in patient care, theraputic communication, documentation, and the EMS role in public health are included in this class.
EMS 111 Foundations of Paramedic Practice II (3 cr)
This course will provide information on structural human anatomy and physiology. The student will learn assessment of normal physiologic functions and how aging and/or the presence of disease can alter those functions. Basic principles of pharmacology such as drug legislation, drugs and chemical classes, and pharmacodynamics will also be introduced in this course.
EMS 112 EMS Skills Lab I (2 cr)
This course offers students simulated patient practice in demonstrating the concepts and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic, pharmacology, medication administration, venous access and airway management. Student skill competencies are validated during this course in preparation for actual patient encounters.
EMS 113 Clinical I (2 cr)
This introductory course offers students actual patient practice in demonstrating the concepts and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic. This course focuses on mastery of Basic Life support skills and acquisition of Advanced Life Support skills through observation and performance under the direct supervision of a Preceptor. Medication Administration, IV Therapy, and Airway Management are skills observed and performed by students during this course. Students participate in clinical rotations in the Emergency Department, Ambulatory Surgery, Surgery, Post Anesthesia Recovery and Respiratory Department.
EMS 114 Field Practicum (1 cr)
This introductory course offers students actual patient practice in the Pre-Hospital arena. The students have opportunities demonstrate the concepts and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic. This course focuses on mastery of Basic Life support skills and acquisition of Advanced Life Support skills through observation and performance under the direct supervision of an EMS Preceptor. Medication Administration, IV Therapy, and Airway Management are skills observed and performed by students in this course.
EMS 130 Medical Emergencies and Management (4 cr)
This course offers students concepts and understanding of medical emergencies, involving body systems such as cardiovascular, endocrine, renal and respiratory systems. Prehospital management of those emergencies is covered as well. This course will also include infectious diseases, toxicology, hematology, and environmental conditions.
EMS 131 Trauma Emergencies and Management (3 cr)
This course offers students concepts and understanding of traumatic emergencies, including prehospital management of those emergencies. This course will also include shock trauma resuscitation.
EMS 132 EMS Skills Lab II (1 cr)
This course offers students simulated patient practice in demonstrating the concepts and understanding of medical emergencies and traumatic emergencies, including pre-hospital management of those emergencies. Students skill competencies are validated during this course in preparation for actual patient encounters.
EMS 133 Clinical II (2 cr)
This course offers students actual patient practice in demonstrating the concepts and understanding of medical emergencies, including pre-hospital management of those emergencies. This course also focuses on disease pathophysiology and the continuum of care from the Pre-hospital environment to the patient discharge from the Hospital. Students participate in clinical rotations in the Emergency Department, Coronary Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit, and Cardiac Cathetherization Lab.
EMS 134 Field Practicum II (2 cr)
This course offers the student actual patient practice in the pre-hospital arena. Students in this course function as an “extra” EMS Team member on EMS calls. Students enrolled in this course will perform patient assessments, perform advanced life support skills, and will participate in the implementation of treatment plans for patients on EMS calls under the direct supervision of an EMS Preceptor. EMS Team member dynamics, communication, use of resources and documentation will also be covered in this course.
EMS 160 Care of Special Needs Patients (3 cr)
This course offers students concepts and understanding of patients who have or present with special needs and/or considerations. This course will include obstetrics, pediatrics and neonatology, assessment-based management, and abuse and assault.
EMS 161 EMS Operations (3 cr)
This course offers students concepts and understanding of ambulance operations and incident command. This course will also include rescue, HAZMAT, rural EMS, terrorism, and crime scene awareness.
EMS 162 Transitional to EMS Team Leader (2cr)
Students in this course will transition from their role as a team member to the team leader. The course will focus on the team leader role in directing an EMS crew during difficult EMS patient encounters such as critically ill or injured cardiac, trauma, or pediatric patients. Management of difficult scenes, delegating responsibilities, team dynamics and communication techniques will be covered as well.
EMS 163 Clinical III (2 cr)
This course offers students actual patient practice in demonstrating the concepts and understanding of medical and/or traumatic emergencies affecting special populations such as pediatrics, obstetric patients and special needs patients. Students participate in clinical rotations in the Emergency Department, General Pediatrics Floor, Pediatric Emergency Department, Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, Labor and Delivery,
EMS 164 Field Practicum III (2 cr)
Students enrolled in this course will function as an EMS Team leader. Under the supervision of an approved preceptor, students will perform patient assessments, formulate a treatment plan, and provide patient care according to physician orders. Other aspects of EMS Operations and the role of the EMS Team leader will be performed by the student as well. EMS field internship requirements are completed in this course.
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