48 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 100CPR for Healthcare Providers1
Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Equivalent to HLT 105 .
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician.
Provides supervised direct patient contact introducing the student to the assessment and emergency care of sick and injured patients. This course is a co-requisite for either EMS 111 or EMS 113 , depending upon the program in which the student is participating.
Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities above the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Recitation/Laboratory Hours: 2 Total Hours: 2 hours per week
EMS 125Basic Pharmacology1
Prepares students to demonstrate competency concerning basic principles of pharmacology, drug dosage calculations and medication administration. Introduces medications listed in the Advanced EMT (AEMT) scope of practice.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 126Basic Pharmacology Lab1
Focuses on the safe administration of medications in the emergency setting. Includes drug dose calculation and covers multiple routes of administration including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraosseous and other methods within the scope of practice for the emergency care provider.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 127Airway, Shock, and Resuscitation1
Introduces concepts associated with pre-hospital emergency care of the individual experiencing airway difficulty or in need of resuscitation or shock management.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 137Trauma Care1
Prepares the student to assess and manage injured patients, developing his/her problem-solving ability in the treatment of trauma involving various body systems. Co-requisite(s) EMS 138
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 139Special Populations1
Focuses on the pre-hospital assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 140Special Populations Lab1
Develops skills related to the assessment and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN), bariatric, abuse, sexual assault and special needs.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 141Cardiovascular Care2
Focuses on assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies. Covers basic dysrhythmia recognition and relates it to overall cardiac patient care.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 142Cardiovascular Care Lab1
Focuses on skills involved in the assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies. Develops competency in basic dysrhythmia recognition and overall cardiac patient care.
Nationally Registered EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic or Virginia Certified EMT, AEMT, Intermediate, or Paramedic or Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practicioner, or Physician.
EMS 164Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)1
Covers current topics of care for adult patients suffering extensive medical conditions and emergencies, and offers certification as an Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).
Nationally Registered EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic or Virginia Certified EMT, AEMT, Intermediate, or Paramedic or Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practicioner, or Physician.
EMS 165Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)1
Prepares for certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life provider. Follows course as defined by the American Heart Association.
EMS 221 and EMS 222 or currently certified Paramedic, VAOEMS Intermediate, Resgistered Nurse, Nurse Practicioner, Physician Assistant, or Physican.
EMS 167Emergency Pediatric Care1
Provides a unique approach to pediatric medical care, offering assessment techniques that can help EMS practitioners rapidly and accurately assess pediatric patients to determine which situations may be life threatening and require immediate intervention. Offers certification as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).
Nationally Registered EMT, AEMT, or Paramedic or Virginia Certified EMT, AEMT, Intermediate, or Paramedic or Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practicioner, or Physician.
EMS 170ALS Internship I1
Begins the first in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma centers and various advanced life support units.
Introduces students to live patient assessment and management in the clinical setting. Begins a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS Total Hours: 3 hours
EMS 180Advanced EMS Foundations1
Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for the Advanced EMT curriculum. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, therapeutic communication, legal and ethical issues.
Current EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
EMS 181Advanced Airway and Shock Management1
Introduces core principles of airway, shock, and resuscitation as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Provides students with a fundamental knowledge of the Cardiopulmonary system, including its assessment and management of shock. Covers cardiac arrest and post-arrest management.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 182Advanced Airway and Shock Management Lab1
Examines assessment and management of trauma emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Provides students with specific skills related to airway, resuscitation and shock management.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 183Advanced Medical Care2
Examines the assessment and management of medical emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 184Advanced Medical Care Laboratory1
Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of common medical emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS program.
EMS 185Advanced Trauma Care2
Examines the assessment and management of trauma emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 186Advanced Trauma Care Laboratory1
Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of trauma emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 195Topics In1-5
Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit.
Focuses on the comprehensive assessment and management of patients in out-of-hospital and inter-facility scenarios. Content is centered on problem-solving through integration of didactic, psychomotor and affective curricula.
EMS 203 Recitation/Laboratory Hours: Laboratory Hours: 4 hours Total Hours: Total Hours: 4 hours per week
EMS 206Pathophysiology for Health Professions3
Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment.
Focuses on matters related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations, incident and scene safety and awareness, triage, multiple and mass casualty incident operations and medical incident management (command and control of EMS incidents).
Focuses on the development of leadership within the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), topics include civic engagement, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership and research.
Provides the student with intensive review for the practical and written portions of the National Registry Paramedic exam. May be repeated once, for credit.
Covers in-depth assessment and management of cardiovascular conditions, as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 222Paramedic Cardiovascular Care Laboratory1
Focuses on skills involved in the assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Develops competency in basic dysrhythmia recognition and overall cardiac patient care.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 223Paramedic Patient Care I3
Covers the breadth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part I of II.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 224Paramedic Patient Care I Laboratory1
Covers the skills related to the breadth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the NationalEmergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part I of II.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 225Paramedic Patient Care II5
Covers the depth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part II of II.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 226Paramedic Patient Care Laboratory II2
Covers the skills related to the depth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part II of II.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
EMS 241Paramedic Internship I2
Introduces students to live patient assessment and management in the clinical and field setting. Begins a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. Part I of II.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Recitation/Laboratory Hours: 6 Total Hours: 6 hours per week.
EMS 246Paramedic Internship II2
Introduces students to live patient assessment and management in the clinical and field set. Continues the learning experience with live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. Part II of II.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Recitation/Laboratory Hours: 6 Total Hours: 6 hours per week.
EMS 247Paramedic Clinical Experience II1
Continues the student experience with live patient assessment and management in the clinical setting. It is the second step in a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level.
Expands the student experience with live patient assessment and management into the field setting. It is the third step in a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level.
