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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EMS 120 Advanced EMT (4-6-6)
Prerequisite: EMS 110 Corequisite: EMS 121
This course is designed to provide the essential information on pre-hospital management techniques appropriate to the level of the Advanced EMT. Topics must meet current credentialing and/or regulatory guidelines for the Advanced EMT as outlined by the NC Of ce of EMS. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency at the Advanced EMT level
EMS 121 AEMT Clinical Practicum (0-6-2)
Prerequisite: EMS 110 Corequisite: EMS 120
This course provides the hospital and eld internship/clinical experiences required in preparation for the Advanced EMT certi cation. Emphasis is placed on performing patient assessments, treatments, and interactions appropriate at the Advanced EMT level of care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency at the Advanced EMT skill level.
EMS 122 EMS Clinical Practicum I (0-0-3-1)
Prerequisite: EMS 110
This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic student.
Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency with fundamental paramedic level skills.
EMS 130 Pharmacology (3-3-0-4)
Prerequisite: EMS 110 Corequisite: MAT 143
This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration and is required for intermediate and paramedic certi cation. Topics include terminology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, weights, measures, drug calculations, legislation, and administration routes. Upon completion, students should be able to accu- rately calculate drug dosages, properly administer medications, and demonstrate general knowledge of pharmacology.
EMS 131 Advanced Airway Management (1-2-2)
Prerequisite: EMS 110
This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required
for paramedic certi cation. Topics must meet current guidelines for advanced airway manage- ment in the pre-hospital setting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance.
EMS 160 Cardiology (2-3-3)
Prerequisite: EMS 110
This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for para-
medic certi cation. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiol- ogy, and rhythm interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret rhythms.
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