12 courses with the subject CPM, 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.
CPM 300Community Paramedicine Concepts and Primary Care3
This course is designed to introduce the roles and functions of the community paramedic within and outside of the traditional emergency medical services (EMS) system. This course focuses on how community paramedics work with non-emergent patients in the home environment to prevent threats from escalating into emergency conditions. The course will also include how community paramedics manage existing medical, mental health, and substance abuse issues to reduce the demand for EMS response to non-critical medical conditions. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Fall.
CPM 310Social Services and Public Health for Community Paramedicine3
This course introduces students to the structure and function of social services and public health systems commonly found in American communities. Students will explore the types of services offered, the populations they serve, funding mechanisms, and the roles of professionals within these systems. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the mission, goals, and operations of public health and human service agencies, and identifying how community paramedics can collaborate with these organizations to enhance community health outcomes. Through case studies, discussions, and applied learning, students will gain insight into the integration of community paramedicine within the broader social and public health landscape. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Fall.
CPM 350Culture, Income, Social Status, Homelessness and Health3
This course considers the population health implications of income and social status as structural determinants of health. Students will explore the health impacts of poverty, homelessness, minority ethnic status, economic class and class movement, and institutional structural bias. The course will emphasize the important roles of public health practitioners in identifying and reducing disparities. Concepts such as ethnocentrism, stereotyping, and acculturation will be explored to understand the impact of society on health and wellness. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Spring. 165
CPM 370Social Work Practices for Community Paramedicine3
This course introduces the generalist social work practice method, emphasizing interviewing skills, client engagement, and the integration of theory with practice in the context of Community Paramedicine. Students will explore various professional social work roles and how social workers collaborate with individuals, couples, families, agencies, and communities, with a focus on local social service delivery systems. The course highlights the importance of research-informed practice and practice-informed research. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Spring.
This course is designed to provide the community paramedic with the knowledge necessary to work safely in the C.P. role. Will include information on situational awareness, working without a partner, personal protective equipment options, defusing and de-escalating potentially violent situations, resilience, and self-care. Students will Identify ways to collaborate with other paramedics, community paramedics, and allied health care professionals to develop systems that enhance the mental and emotional safety and wellbeing of the community paramedic. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Spring.
Students will learn physical assessment skills outside the "emergency" realm, including history and physical assessment of commonly encountered chronic diseases with an emphasis on applying research findings. Students will develop and apply additional assessment skills, including auscultation for a carotid bruit, auscultation of heart tones, perform inspection, percussion, palpation, and auscultation of thoracic and abdominal cavities, assess skin turgor, assess and document pedal edema, and perform proper diabetic foot examinations. There will be a focus on the professional, ethical, and legal facets of data collection. Enhancement of communication and observational skills is emphasized, along with developing sensitive and refined interviewing techniques. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Summer.
CPM 430Chronic Disease Pharmacology for Community Paramedics3
This course provides students with knowledge of the pharmacological management of chronic conditions and the effects of long-term drug administration on an individual. Students will learn about drugs not generally utilized in emergency response, emphasizing medications to treat common chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, etc.). This course will cover the pharmacological management of the most common chronic disorders: Hypertension, obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, chronic respiratory disease, acute and chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, cancer, and chronic kidney disease. In addition, the management of co-morbidities and the risks of polypharmacy will also be covered. Students will analyze current medical research and design appropriate strategies to improve patient compliance. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Fall. 166
CPM 440Prevention and Wellness for Community Paramedicine3
This course will prepare the community paramedic to educate patients on pertinent issues and promote patients' health and wellness by providing them with information. Students will cover how the community paramedic helps patients improve their attitudes towards medicine and their lifestyles by improving the patient/client's knowledge of relevant health-related issues and promoting positive habits of disease management. This course will include the fundamentals of injury prevention programs, focusing on young children and the elderly. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Spring.
CPM 455Advanced Cardiology for Community Paramedics3
This course provides an in-depth exploration of advanced cardiology principles tailored for community paramedics working in pre-hospital and out-of-hospital settings. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of cardiac pathophysiology, advanced ECG interpretation, pharmacologic interventions, and evidence-based management strategies for complex cardiovascular emergencies. Emphasis is placed on the role of community paramedics in early recognition, treatment, and prevention of cardiac conditions, including acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac arrest. Through a combination of lectures and case studies, students will refine their critical thinking skills and enhance their ability to provide high-quality cardiac care in diverse and often resource-limited environments. This course integrates current guidelines from the American Heart Association (AHA) and other leading organizations, ensuring students are equipped with the latest best practices in cardiovascular emergency care. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Spring.
This course expands the knowledge and skills of the students beyond the acute care of the most common chronic diseases in the community. Students will gain in-depth knowledge about the etiology and pathophysiology of common chronic diseases that often lead to the need for emergent medical care, periodic assessment of chronic disease patients, long-term pharmacologic therapy, and indications for additional interventions by primary care and specialist physicians. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Fall.
CPM 495Community Paramedicine Practicum and Capstone3
This course provides students with an opportunity to synthesize and apply knowledge gained throughout the Community Paramedicine program. Students will explore real-world challenges in community health, mental health, and paramedicine through case studies, simulations, and guided research. Emphasis is placed on identifying opportunities to implement community paramedicine concepts to address unmet needs within diverse populations. Students will conduct a needs assessment using evidence-based research and best practices and use this data to design a proposed program or intervention to support community health in the absence of an existing community paramedic initiative. Upon successful completion, students will demonstrate professional communication and critical thinking skills by presenting their proposal to faculty and peers. hours. This course is offered in an online format. Fall.
