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EMS

22 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 110EMT

This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patie

Subject: EMS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 110ABEMT (Emergency Medical Technician)5

This course introduces basic emergency medical care. Topics include preparatory, airway, patient assessment, medical emergencies, trauma, infants and children, and operations. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve North Carolina State or National Registry EMT certification.

Subject: EMS
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 110BBEMT (Emergency Medical Technician)4

Subject: EMS
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 122EMS Clinical Practicum I

This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the par

Subject: EMS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 130Pharmacology3

This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for param

Subject: EMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 131Advanced Airway Management1

This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for param

Subject: EMS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 140Rescue Scene Management2

This course introduces rescue scene management. Topics include response to hazardous material condi- tions, incident command, and extrication of patients from a variety of situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage rescue operations based upon initial and follow-up scene assessment.

Subject: EMS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2024-2025
Source: mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

EMS 140ARescue Scene Skills Lab1

This course is designed to provide enhanced rescue scene skills for EMS providers. Emphasis is placed on advanced rescue scene evolutions including hazardous materials and major incident response. Upon comple- tion, students should be able to demonstrate skills necessary to safely effect patients rescue in a variety of situations. 231 Class/Lab/Credit or Class/Lab/Exp./Credit

Subject: EMS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2017-2018
Source: mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: EMS 140

EMS 150Emerg. Vehicles & EMS Comm2

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 opera- tion, defensive driving, collision avoidance techniques, communication systems, and information manage- ment systems. Upon completion, students should have a basic knowledge of emergency vehicles, maintenance, and communication needs.

Subject: EMS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2017-2018
Source: mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

EMS 160Cardiology I2

This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for

Subject: EMS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 220Cardiology II

This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is require

Subject: EMS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 221EMS Clinical Practicum II

This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is plac

Subject: EMS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 231EMS Clinical Practicum III

This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis

Subject: EMS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 235EMS Management

This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service system. Topics include s

Subject: EMS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 240Patients With Special Challenges

This course includes concepts of crisis intervention and techniques of interacting with patients with special challenges and is re

Subject: EMS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 241EMS Clinical Practicum IV

This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is

Subject: EMS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 243Wilderness EMT2

This course provides an overview of emergency care when separated from definitive care by distance, time,

Subject: EMS
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2017-2018
Source: mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite: EMS 110
Corequisite: None

EMS 250Medical Emergencies3

This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certification. Topic

Subject: EMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 260Trauma Emergencies1

This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the prehosp

Subject: EMS
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 270Life Span Emergencies

This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from co

Subject: EMS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

EMS 280EMS Bridging Course3

This course is designed to bridge the knowledge gained in a continuing education paramedic program with the knowledge gained in an EMS curriculum program. Emphasis is placed on patient assessment, advanced electrocardiography utilizing the twelve-lead ECG, advance pharmacology, the appropriate intervention and treatment of multi-system injuries/disorders, ethics, and NC laws and rules. Upon completion, students should be able to perform advanced patient assessment and practice skills.

Subject: EMS
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2017-2018
Source: mcdowelltech.edu
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None

EMS 285EMS Capstone

This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader in simulated patient

Subject: EMS
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: mcdowelltech.smartcatalogiq.com

Source: McDowell Technical Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61