28 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
(s) Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Equivalent to HLT 105 .
EMS 120 *Must obtain a minimum of a C to be eligible for the NREMT Exam. Prepares students 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. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 4 hours.
EMS 111 *Must obtain a minimum of a C to be eligible for the NREMT Exam. Provides supervised direct patient contact introducing the student to the assessment and emergency care of sick and injured patients. Laboratory 2 hours.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities above the level of EMT. Includes
EMS 111 or equivalent Prepares for certification as a Prehospital Trauma Life Support provider as defined by the American College of Surgeons. Lecture 1 hour.
EMS 164Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS)1
(s) 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). Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
EMS 100 or equivalent Prepares for certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life provider. Follows course as defined by the American Heart Association. Lecture 1 hour.
EMS 167Emergency Pediatric Care (EPC)1
(s) 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). Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week. Total 1 hour per week.
(s) 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. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. 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, and legal and ethical issues. Lecture 1 hour.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 182 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. Lecture 1 hour.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 181 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. Laboratory 2 hours.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 184 Examines the assessment and management of medical emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite
EMS 183 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. Laboratory 2 hours
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 186 Examines the assessment and management of trauma emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Lecture 2 hours.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 185 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. Laboratory 2 hours
EMS 210EMS Operations1
(s) 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). Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
(s) 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. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week.
(s) Provides the student with intensive review for the practical and written portions of the National Registry Paramedic exam. May be repeated once, for credit. Laboratory 2 hours.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 222 Covers in-depth assessment and management of cardiovascular conditions, as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Lecture 3 hours.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 221 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. Laboratory 2 hours.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 224 . 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. Lecture 3 hours.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 223 . Covers the skills related to the breadth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part I of II. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 226 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. Lecture 5 hours
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 225 . 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. Laboratory 4 hours
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. 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. Laboratory 6 hours.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. 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. Laboratory 6 hours
EMS 249Paramedic Capstone Internship2
(s) Provides summative evaluation of the Paramedic student in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. Laboratory 6 hours.
