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 110Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic5
Designed to train the student in care of the patient at the scene of an accident or sudden severe illness and during transportation to the hospital. The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) integrates signs and symptoms and intervenes accordingly, and operates ambulance equipment necessary for lifesaving care. 5 Credit(s).
EMS 120Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced4
This course expands on the EMT - Basic curriculum. Advanced patient assessment knowledge and skills will be integrated throughout course as well as critical decision making. Skills include IV access and fluid therapy as well as administration of aspirin, 50% dextrose, Narcan, Atrovent, epinephrine, glucagon and nitroglycerine. 4 Credit(s).
EMS 110 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic
EMS 210Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Fundamentals2
This course provides the paramedic student with comprehensive knowledge of EMS systems, safety, well-being, legal issues, and ethical issues, with the intended outcome of improving the health of EMS personnel, patients, and the community. The students will obtain fundamental knowledge of public health principles and epidemiology as related to public health emergencies, health promotion, and illness/injury prevention. Introducing students to comprehensive anatomical and medical terminology and abbreviations will foster the development of effective written and oral communications with colleagues and other health care professionals. 2 Credit(s).
This course addresses the complex depth of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of major human systems while also introducing the paramedic students to the topics of shock, immunology, and bleeding. 4 Credit(s).
This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for an acutely injured patient. 3 Credit(s).
EMS 110 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic EMS 120 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced or Virginia EMT and CPR certification.
EMS 270Paramedic Medical Emergencies4
This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a medical complaint. 4 Credit(s).
EMS 110 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic EMS 120 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced or Virginia EMT and CPR certification.
EMS 310EMS Operations1
This course provides the paramedic student with the knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities to ensure patient, public, and EMS personnel safety. 1 Credit(s).
This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate complex knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology into the assessment to develop and implement a treatment plan with the goal of assuring a patent airway, adequate mechanical ventilation, and respiration for patients of all ages. Specific knowledge pertaining to the respiratory system is also provided to ensure the student is prepared to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a respiratory complaint. 2 Credit(s).
EMS 110 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic EMS 120 - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Advanced or Virginia EMT and CPR certification.
EMS 360Paramedic Cardiology4
This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of cardiovascular anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for a patient with a cardiovascular complaint. 4 Credit(s).
This course teaches the paramedic student to integrate assessment findings with principles of anatomy, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to formulate a field impression and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for patients with special needs. Gynecological emergencies, along with special considerations in trauma are also included within this course. 3 Credit(s).
This course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in simulation or in the health care environment. The experiences will be in simulation or with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors. Students will also participate in formal high-fidelity human patient simulator experiences and assessment as a part of this course. 3 Credit(s).
This course provides the student with a final opportunity to incorporate their cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills through labs and scenario-based practice and evaluations prior to taking the National Registry examinations. Technical skills attainment (TSA) for each student will be compiled and/or documented within this course as required by the DHS-approved paramedic curriculum. Students will also participate in a field capstone internship as identified by CoAEMSP accreditation in which the student must be provided with an opportunity to serve as team leader in a variety of pre-hospital advanced life support emergency medical situations. 1 Credit(s).
NUR 310 - Nursing Pharmacology I EMS 320 - Paramendic Resperatory Management
Corequisite
EMS 310 - EMS Operations
EMS 499Paramedic Clinical Field II4
This course provides the student with the opportunity to enhance his or her learning through the practice of paramedicine in simulation or in the health care environment. The experiences will be in simulation or with actual patients under the supervision of instructors or approved preceptors. Students will also participate in formal high-fidelity human patient simulator experiences and assessment as a part of this course. 4 Credit(s).
