11 courses with the subject EMS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EMS 100EMS First Responder3
This course introduces students to the basics of prehospital emergency care. Students will learn the skills necessary to begin assessing and caring for patients at the scene of injury or illness. The course will follow the NYS Department of Health, Bureau of EMS guidelines for certification as a Certified First Responder. Students successfully completing this course will be eligible for the NYS Practical Skills exam and NYS written certification exam for Certified First Responder.
This course introduces the student to EMS systems, basic human topographical anatomy, basic life support (CPR) as well as assessment and various treatment modalities for medical and traumatic emergencies. Also required are 16 hours of pre-hospital field experience. Upon successful completion of all course work, and practical skills examination, students are eligible to take the New York State Department of Health certification exam for EMT-B.
A student enrolled in EMS must be 17 years of age by the last day of the month in which he/she is scheduled to take the written certification exam.
EMS 110Disaster Preparedness3
This course exposes the student to the principles of disaster preparation and coordination. A presentation of the problems facing EMS personnel are explored through an interdisciplinary approach to the various aspects of disaster response and management. The student gains a better understanding of an EMS disaster as an EMS specialist. In addition, the importance that society places on disasters, whether peacetime, natural, or technological are explored. A global comparison identifies the impact of disasters on different cultures, styles of governments, and the different approaches to disaster management.
This introductory course is for particular health science students requiring a one-semester review of the anatomy and physiology of human systems, the pathophysiology of major human systems and life span development. This course does not include a lab.
Satisfactory completion of EMS 121 Paramedic 1, Lab and Clinical Studies
EMS 135Introduction to EMS Research3
This class helps students understand the importance of EMS research in today’s EMS Systems. Students learn the research process, as well as how to design a study, ethical considerations, and how to implement a research project and collect data. This course is designed for the EMS professional, whether a field provider, educator, or administrator. Research has always been essential in scientific documentation. Students learn a true appreciation of the importance of the EMS research process from design through implementation.
This course examines various components of an EMS system by comparing existing systems nationwide. Each system is examined for its strengths and weaknesses in comparison with local systems. Students are encouraged to identify problems in their local systems and formulate solutions to current and anticipated shortcomings. Upon completion, students have a thorough understanding of an effective EMS system and their role in it.
This capstone course prepares students to function as a competent entry-level paramedic utilizing a combination of medical simulation scenarios and a field internship.
