53 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 111Emergency Medical Technician7
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.
CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level (provided first day of class).
Corequisite
EMS 120 . Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 4 hours.
EMS 120Emergency Medical Technician - Clinical1
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 fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Advanced EMT and Paramedic curricula. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, introduction to public health, legal and ethical issues.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR Certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Lecture 2 hours.
EMS 123EMS Clinical Preparation1
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. Laboratory 2 hours.
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.
Corequisite
EMS 126 . Lecture 1 hour.
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.
Corequisite
EMS 125 . Laboratory 2 hours.
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 127 .
Corequisite
EMS 140 . Lecture 1 hour.
EMS 140Special Populations Lab1
Focuses on the care and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, OB/GYN, bariatric, abuse and sexual assault. Laboratory 2 hours per week..
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS and EMS 128 .
Corequisite
EMS 139 . Laboratory 2 hours.
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 121 .
Corequisite
EMS 142 . Lecture 2 hours.
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.
Covers current topics of care for adult patients suffering extensive medical conditions and emergencies, offers certification as an Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) as defined by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).
Prepares the student for certification as an advanced cardiac life support provider as defined by the American Heart Association. Covers primary assessment and emergency care of adult. Lecture 1 hour.
Prepares the student for certification as a pediatric advanced life support provider as defined by the American Heart Association. Covers primary assessment and emergency care of infants and children.
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 1 Hour
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 and EMS 123; EMS 126. Clinical 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 and legal and ethical issues.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Lecture 1 hour
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.
Corequisite
EMS 182 Lecture 1 hour
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.
Corequisite
EMS 181 Laboratory 2 hours
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.
Corequisite
EMS 184 Lecture 2 hours
EMS 184Advanced Medical Care Lab1
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.
Corequisite
EMS 183 Laboratory 2 hours
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.
Corequisite
EMS 186 Lecture 2 hours
EMS 186Advanced Trauma Care Lab1
Focus 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.
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.
Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body by systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment.
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 the principles of normal and abnormal physical exam. Emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of physiological data to assist in patient assessment and management. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in a laboratory environment. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Focuses on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug administration. Includes drug legislation, techniques of medication administration,and principles of math calculations. Emphasizes drugs used to manage respiratory, cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, fluid and electrolyte and endocrine disorders and includes classification, mechanism of action, indications, contraindications, precautions, and patient education. Incorporates principles related to substance abuse and hazardous materials. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in a laboratory environment. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS. Lecture 1 hour.
EMS 216Paramedic Review1
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.
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.
Corequisite
EMS 222 Lecture 3 hours
EMS 222Paramedic Cardiovascular Care Lab1
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.
Corequisite
EMS 221 Laboratory 2 hours
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.
Corequisite
EMS 224 Lecture 3 hours
EMS 224Paramedic Patient Care I Lab1
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.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 223 Laboratory 2 hours
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. Examines critical analysis, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment of sick or injured patients. Part II of II.
Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite
EMS 226 Lecture 5 hours
EMS 226Paramedic Patient Care II Lab2
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.
Corequisite
EMS 225 Laboratory 4 hours
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. Laboratory 6 hours
EMS 244ALS Clinical Internship IV1
The fourth in a series of clinical experiences providing 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 and Trauma Centers. May be repeated as necessary. Laboratory 3 hours.
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. Laboratory 6 hours
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. Internship 6 hours per week.
Prepares the paramedic or RN to become a critical care specialist, capable of managing the care of a critical care patient both in a hospital setting or during a high risk inter-facility transfer. Includes advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of the paramedic and/or nursing curricula, as well as topics needed to troubleshoot complex monitoring devices and equipment. Includes anatomy and physiology based clinical assessment, advanced airway management to include mechanical ventilators, diagnostics data interpretation, bedside hemodynamic monitoring, 12 lead EKG interpretation and hemodialysis care. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours.
Prepares students to interpret 12 lead electrocardiograms and recognize acute myocardial injury as well as infarct imitators. Includes lead placement, collection of the 12 lead ECG, review of cardiac anatomy and physiology, electrophysiology, recognition and management of bundle branch blocks, axis deviations and chamber enlargement and the implications of these findings. Covers recognition of STEMI and NSTEMI to include management in prehospital and hospital environments. Practice in EKG interpretation provided. Lecture 2 hours.
