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41 courses with the subject EMC, 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.

EMC 210Introduction to Wilderness Medicine3

Survey and introduction to the principles and practices of medical care in austere or wilderness environments.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
EMC 240Introduction to Emergency Medical Care4

This lecture course, in conjunction with EMC 241 , covers the required curriculum for providers at the level of EMT-Basic.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care majors or permission of instructor.
Corequisite
EMC 241 Credits: 4
EMC 241Basic Emergency Medical Techniques2

This laboratory course, in conjunction with EMC 240 covers the required curriculum for providers at the level of EMT-Basic. 6 Lab.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major or permission of instructor
Corequisite
EMC 240 Credits: 2
EMC 310Wilderness Medicine I3

Advanced life support for wilderness medicine.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
EMC 210 . Credits: 3
EMC 320Introduction to Pharmacology3

This lecture course, provides an introduction to basic pharmacological principles including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, mechanisms of action, disease pathophysiology, and common medications that affect various body systems.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing. Credits: 3
EMC 321Pharmacology Techniques1

This laboratory course provides an overview of medication dose calculation and administration techniques for the emergency provider.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing. Credits: 1
EMC 340Introduction to Clinical Medicine2

This lecture course is an introduction to clinical medicine, disease pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and assessment procedures/techniques.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing. Credits: 2
EMC 341Introduction to Clinical Medicine Lab1

This laboratory course provides an introduction to advanced patient assessment, including history taking and physical examination techniques.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing. Credits: 1
EMC 350Cardiology2

This lecture course discusses cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, electrophysiology, assessment, and the initial management of cardiac emergencies.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 320 , EMC 321 , EMC 340 , EMC 341 , EMC 351 , and EMC 381 . Credits: 2
EMC 351Basic ECG Interpretation1

This laboratory course covers ECG interpretation in the monitoring leads.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing. Credits: 1
EMC 352Cardiology Lab1

This laboratory course covers the advanced life support of cardiac emergencies, including resuscitation and post-resuscitation care.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 320 , EMC 321 , EMC 340 , EMC 341 , EMC 351 , and EMC 381 . Credits: 1
EMC 360Acute Fluid and Respiratory Disorders3

This lecture course covers respiratory emergencies, fluid and electrolyte imbalance, and an overview of shock.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 321 , EMC 351 , and EMC 381 . Credits: 3
EMC 361Advanced Emergency Medical Techniques1

This laboratory course covers techniques and procedures in patient care.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 320 , EMC 321 , EMC 340 , EMC 341 , EMC 351 , and EMC 381 . Credits: 1
EMC 370Medical Emergencies3

This lecture course discusses the assessment and management of medical emergencies.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 321 , EMC 351 , and EMC 381 . Credits: 3
EMC 381Clinical Practicum I1

This clinical/laboratory course is intended to develop prehospital provider skills in the hospital and field setting.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing. Credits: 1
EMC 382Clinical Practicum II1

This clinical/laboratory course is intended to develop prehospital provider skills in the hospital and field setting.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 320 , EMC 321 , EMC 340 , EMC 341 , EMC 351 , and EMC 381 . Credits: 1
EMC 389Cooperative Education in EMC1

See Cooperative Education Program.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
EMC 410Trauma Management2

This lecture course covers the assessment and management of traumatic emergencies, including patient access, stabilization, and transport; radio communications and use of ALS protocols.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 350 , EMC 352 , EMC 361 , and EMC 382 . Credits: 2
EMC 411Trauma Management Lab1

This laboratory course covers the assessment and management of traumatic emergencies.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 350 , EMC 352 , EMC 361 , and EMC 382 . Credits: 1
EMC 420Maternal and Child Emergency Care3

This lecture course will cover the assessment and prehospital management of trauma and medical emergencies in obstetric, neonatal, and pediatric patients.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 350 , EMC 352 , EMC 361 , and EMC 382 . Credits: 3
EMC 421Maternal and Child Emergency Care Lab1

This laboratory course covers the assessment and pre-hospital management in obstetric, neonatal, and pediatric patients.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; EMC 350 , EMC 352 , EMC 361 , and EMC 382 . Credits: 1
EMC 430Special Needs Patients1

This lecture course discusses special needs patients, their assessment and management in the prehospital setting.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 381 . Credits: 1
EMC 440Wilderness Medicine II3

Trauma care and preventive medicine in the wilderness environment.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
EMC 310 . Credits: 3
EMC 445EMC Systems Management3

Planning and managing an emergency medical services system. Emphasis on demand analysis, staffing, medical direction, reimbursement, capital investment, and cost control.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing, or Emergency and Disaster Management major. Credits: 3
EMC 450Wilderness Medicine III3

Advanced wilderness survival skills with special emphasis on medical event planning for outdoor pursuits.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Corequisite
EMC 486 . Credits: 3
EMC 451Advanced ECG Interpretation1

This laboratory course covers advanced electrocardiography including 12-lead ECG interpretation.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 350 , EMC 351 , EMC 352 , EMC 361 , and EMC 382 . Credits: 1
EMC 452Critical Cardiac and Resuscitation Management1

This laboratory course covers the pathophysiology, advanced assessment, and treatment techniques of critical cardiac emergencies.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; EMC 350 , EMC 351 , EMC 352 , EMC 361 , and EMC 382 . Credits: 1
EMC 461Simulation Laboratory1

This laboratory course develops the application of emergency assessment and medical management skills using a human patient simulator.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 483 . Credits: 1
EMC 462Critical Care Paramedic I3

This course provides an introduction to critical care transport and the management of the critical care patient in ground and air settings.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
EMC 483 . Credits: 3
EMC 463Critical Care Paramedic II3

This course provides a continuation of critical care transport principles and the management of the critical care patient in ground and air settings.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
EMC 462 . Credits: 3
EMC 472Community Paramedicine I3

This course is the first of two courses in a series designed to prepare paramedics to practice in, manage, and implement Community Paramedicine (CP) and Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIHC) programs. The content is designed to explore all aspects of CP/MIHC from existing programs and program overview, through patient care and system development in a series of two courses.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
EMC 382 . Credits: 3
EMC 473Community Paramedicine II3

This course is the second of two courses in a series designed to prepare paramedics to practice in, manage, and implement Community Paramedicine (CP) and Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIHC) programs. The content is designed to explore all aspects of CP/MIHC from existing programs and program overview, through patient care and system development in a series of two courses.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
EMC 472 . Credits: 3
EMC 482Independent Study in Emergency Medical Care1-3

Independent Study in Emergency Medical Care.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing. Credits: 1-3, R3
EMC 483Clinical Practicum III3

A clinical experience intended to develop advanced life support assessment and treatment skills in the hospital and field setting.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 350 , EMC 352 , EMC 360 , EMC 361 , EMC 370 , and EMC 382 . Credits: 3
EMC 484Clinical Practicum IV1-3

A clinical experience intended to develop advanced life support assessment and treatment skills in the hospital setting.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 410 , EMC 411 , EMC 420 , EMC 421 , EMC 451 , EMC 452 , and EMC 483 . Credits: 1-3
EMC 485MICU Practicum4

A capstone clinical experience intended to develop leadership ability and refine advanced life support assessment and treatment skills in the field setting.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing; and EMC 410 , EMC 411 , EMC 420 , EMC 421 , EMC 451 , EMC 452 , and EMC 483 . Credits: 4
EMC 486Wilderness Medicine Clinical Practicum3

Clinical experience with skills utilized in back country medicine, rescue techniques, land navigation, and evacuation.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
EMC 450 . Credits: 3
EMC 487Advanced MICU Practicum2

Supervised field experience on mobile intensive care units to review, update, and maintain skills.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
EMC 485 or current paramedic certification, and permission of program director. Credits: 2, R8
EMC 488EMC Management Internship2

Supervised management experience with an approved emergency medical service provider or regulator.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major and permission of program director. Credits: 2, R4
EMC 493Topics in Emergency Medical Care1-3

Topics in Emergency Medical Care.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing. Credits: 1-3, R3
EMC 496Senior Seminar in Emergency Medical Care2

This seminar course provides an overview of current prehospital practice and certifying exam preparation.

Subject
EMC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
CURRENT 2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog
Source
catalog.wcu.edu
Prerequisite
Emergency Medical Care major with Junior or Senior Standing, and in Good Academic Standing, and EMC 483 . Credits: 2

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