19 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.
First Year – Spring Semester EMS 122 EMS Clinical Practicum I EMS 130 Pharmacology EMS 131 Advanced Airway Management EMS 160 Cardiology I ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy First Year – Summer Semester
test score 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 score 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 Advanced Airway Management 1 2 0 2 score This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics must meet current guidelines 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. Revised August 14, 2026 2026-2027
BUSINESS EMS-221 EMS Clinical Practicum II PHILOSOPHY
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.
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 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.
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2026-2027 Revised August 14, 2026
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 This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital 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 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 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. Revised August 14, 2026 2026-2027
Revised November 11, 2021 P a g e | 131 68-69 re the Course Descriptions.
— Second Year – Spring Semester COM 231 Public Speaking 3 EMS 241 EMS Clinical Practicum IV 0 EMS 285 EMS Capstone 1 MED 121 Medical Terminology I 3 or PED 110 Fitness and Wellness for Life 1 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective* 3 —
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2. Other Major Courses
To receive college credit, students must successfully pass EMS-3163 and receive a certificate. Student must present the course certificate to the RichmondCC Registrar to request this credit. Credit will apply towards graduation requirements in the student’s curriculum program; however, quality points are not awarded.
The EMT Basic Training course will prepare you for a career as an emergency medical technician (EMT). You will learn life support, basic patient care, and emergency response methods. Upon successful completion of the class, you will earn your EMT certification.
The Paramedic certification course provides you with the knowledge, skills and attributes to provide advanced emergency medical care for critical and emergent patients and prepares you to enter the workforce as a certified paramedic. This program meets the NCOEMS and National EMS Education Standards and AHA guidelines. Prerequisites: • ENG-111 with a C or better OR Accuplacer Next Generation Reading with a score of 250 or higher. • Accuplacer Next Generation Quantitative Reasoning score of 250 or higher. • MAT-110 with C or better or Accuplacer Math with a score of 250 or higher. • BIO-163 with a B or better or BIO-165 & BIO-166 or BIO-168 & BIO-169. • Valid and current EMT certification. Revised August 14, 2026 2026-2027
Source: Richmond Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
