3 courses with the subject EMSP, 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.
EMSP 1712Advanced Emergency Medical Technician12
This course builds upon EMT-level knowledge to prepare students for advanced prehospital care. Topics include patient assessment, advanced airway management, intravenous and intraosseous therapy, medication administration, cardiac rhythm interpretation, and management of medical and trauma emergencies. Instruction integrates anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical terminology, and professional, legal, and ethical responsibilities. Didactic, laboratory, clinical, and field experiences are aligned with the 2021 National EMS Education Standards and CoAEMSP 2025 Policies.
This course expands upon the knowledge and skills acquired at the Advanced EMT level and develops the advanced competencies required of the paramedic. Emphasis is placed on integrating complex pathophysiology with advanced assessment, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based decision-making across a broad range of medical and trauma emergencies. Students analyze and apply advanced concepts in cardiology, electrocardiographic interpretation, and cardiovascular pharmacology while incorporating principles of respiratory, neurological, endocrine, and multisystem pathophysiology into patient management. The course includes comprehensive instruction in paramedic-level pharmacology, including indications, contraindications, therapeutic actions, dosage calculations, and administration of a wide range of medications within national and state paramedic practice guidelines. Students further develop operational leadership skills in areas such as EMS communication, incident management, safety and wellness, operational readiness, and interprofessional coordination. Through scenario-based learning, case study application, and advanced psychomotor practice, students synthesize AEMT foundations with higher-level paramedic competencies to formulate differential diagnoses, prioritize complex interventions, and manage critical patients in dynamic prehospital environments. Successful completion prepares learners for subsequent paramedic clinical rotations and field internship experiences. Didactic, laboratory, clinical, and field experiences are aligned with the 2021 National EMS Education Standards and CoAEMSP 2025 Policies.
This course serves as the capstone experience of the Paramedic Program. Under the supervision of a preceptor, students function as team leaders during field internships, integrating all cognitive, psychomotor, and affective competencies. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making, scene leadership, interprofessional collaboration, and preparation for the National Registry Paramedic examination.
