Emergency Medical Services (EMSP)

This is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for the course. Orientation is required prior to the start of the course.

This course covers fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services to include preparatory practices, pathophysiology, medication administration, and related topics.

This is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. Students must meet the expected outcomes and terminal objectives of the class.

This course covers knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment, airway management, and artificial ventilation. Students must meet the expected outcomes and terminal objectives of the class.

This course provides the preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Students must meet the expected outcomes and terminal objectives of the class.

This course is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize air medical resources; identify hazardous materials and other specialized incidents. Curriculum is based on the National Emergency Medical Services Educational Standards. Practical field exercises will be performed, and some may require weekend participation. The student must meet the expected outcomes and terminal objectives of the class. Continuous enrollment may be required until these are met.

This is a study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration and calculation of dosages. Students must meet the expected outcomes and terminal objectives of the class.

This course uses the application of emergency medical procedures. This course was designed to be taken once and repeated if necessary to improve student proficiency.

This course is a summative experience covering comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management for the paramedic level. Students must meet the expected outcomes and terminal objectives of the class.

This is a practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, College, and student. Practical/field experiences are unpaid external learning experiences. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for the course and continuous enrollment may be required until these are met. Orientation is required prior to the start of the course.

This course covers knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse populations to include neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, and other related topics. Students must meet the expected outcomes and terminal objectives of the class.

This course covers primary and/or secondary research in current and emerging issues in EMS. Basic research principles, scientific inquiry, and interpretation of professional literature are emphasized.

This course covers knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies, including medical overview, neurology, gastroenterology, immunology, pulmonology, urology, hematology, endocrinology, toxicology, and other related topics. Students must meet the expected outcomes and terminal objectives of the class.

This course covers assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG interpretation. Students must meet the expected outcomes and terminal objectives of the class.

This is a health-related, work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Specific, detailed learning objectives are developed for the course. Continuous enrollment may be required until these are met. Orientation and departmental approval is required prior to the start of the course.