14 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 122EMS Clinical Practicum I 0 0 31
Prerequisite(s): EMS 110 Corequisite(s): None This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic student. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency with fundamental paramedic level skills. EMS 130 Pharmacology 3 3 0 4 Prerequisite(s): EMS 110 Corequisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 160 This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include medical terminology, pharmacological concepts, weights, measures, drug calculations, vascular access for fluids and medication administration and legislation. Upon completion, students should be able to accurately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacology. EMS 131 Adv Airway Management 1 2 0 2 Prerequisite(s): EMS 110 Corequisite(s): EMS 122, EMS 130, and EMS 160 This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics must meet current guide- lines for advanced airway management in the pre-hospital setting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance. 337
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This course covers the principles governing emergency vehicles, maintenance of emergency vehicles, and EMS communication equipment. Topics include applicable motor vehicle laws affecting emergency vehicle operation, defensive driving, collision avoidance techniques, communication systems, and information management systems. Upon completion, students should have a basic knowledge of emergency vehicles, maintenance, and communication needs. EMS 160 Cardiology I 2 3 0 3 Prerequisite(s): EMS 110 Corequisite(s): None This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and rhythm interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret rhythms. EMS 220 Cardiology II 2 3 0 3 Prerequisite(s): EMS 122, EMS 130, and EMS 160 Corequisite(s): EMS 221 and EMS 250 This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment of cardiac emergencies, cardiac pharmacology, and patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the cardiac patient. 338
Prerequisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 130 Corequisite(s): None This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on increasing the proficiency of students' skills and abilities in patient assessments and the delivery of care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 221 Corequisite(s): None This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the students' skills and abilities in providing advanced- level care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care. EMS 235 EMS Management 2 0 0 2 Prerequisite(s): EMS 110 or EMS 280 Corequisite(s): None This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service system. Topics include structure and function of municipal governments, EMS grantsmanship, finance, regulatory agencies, system management, legal issues, and other topics relevant to the EMS manager. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles of managing emergency medical service delivery systems. EMS 240 Patients w/Special Challenges 1 2 0 2 Prerequisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 130 Corequisite(s): None This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of interacting with patients with special challenges and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate intervention and interaction for neglected, abused, terminally ill, chronically ill, technology assisted, bariatric, physically challenged, mentally challenged, or assaulted patients as well as behavioral emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage the care of patients with special challenges. 339
Prerequisite(s): EMS 231 Corequisite(s): None This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on mastering the skills/competencies required of the paramedic providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to provide advanced-level patient care as an entry-level paramedic. EMS 250 Medical Emergencies 3 3 0 4 Prerequisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 130 Corequisite(s): None This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the pre-hospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/ diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: respiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment. EMS 260 Trauma Emergencies 1 3 0 2 Prerequisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 130 Corequisite(s): None This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage trauma situations based upon patient assessment and should adhere to standards of care. EMS 270 Life Span Emergencies 3 3 0 4 Prerequisite(s): EMS 122 and EMS 130 Corequisite(s): None This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death required for paramedic certification. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age- specific emergencies. 340
Total Semester Hours: APPROVED HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVES *ART 111 Art Appreciation *ART 114 Art History Survey I *ART 115 Art History Survey II *DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation
EMS 4200Emergency Medical Technician Initial 288 0
Prerequisite(s): None Corequisite(s): None This Emergency Medical Services (EMS) credential-related course must adhere to the most current guidelines established by the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) as applicable to this initial Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course. This may include, but not be limited to, OEMS Education Institution approval, program director and instructor standards, classroom and distance education course approval, admissions requirements, course content, equipment standards, clinical and/or field requirements, and skills documentation. OEMS guidelines align with the rules of the NC Medical Care Commission and standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. For details, contact the Education and Credentialing Office of the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services, NC Department of Health and Human Services. Successful completion of this course allows the opportunity to take the North Carolina EMT exam and the National Registry of EMT exam. Total Hours: 288 93
