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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EMS 243 Wilderness EMT (1-2-2)
Prerequisite: EMS 110
This course provides an overview of emergency care when separated from de nitive care
by distance, time, or circumstance. Topics include principles of long-term patient care, wil- derness patient assessment system, medical and environmental emergencies, medication administration, modi ed CPR, and spine management. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to gain Wilderness EMT certi cation.
EMS 250 Medical Emergencies (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: EMS 122 and EMS 130
This course provides an in-depth study of medical conditions frequently encountered in
the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certi cation. Topics include appropriate interventions/treatments for disorders/diseases/injuries affecting the following systems: re- spiratory, neurological, abdominal/gastrointestinal, endocrine, genitourinary, musculoskeletal, and immunological as well as toxicology, infectious diseases and diseases of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize, assess and manage the care of frequently encountered medical conditions based upon initial patient assessment.
EMS 260 Trauma Emergencies (1-3-2)
Prerequisites: EMS 122 and EMS 130
This course provides in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for
conditions frequently encountered in the prehospital setting and is required for paramedic certi cation. Topics include an overview of thoracic, abdominal, genitourinary, orthopedic, neurological, and multi-system trauma, soft tissue trauma of the head, neck, and face as well as environmental emergencies. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and manage trauma situations based upon patient assessment and should adhere to standards of care.
EMS 270 Life Span Emergencies (3-3-4)
Prerequisites: EMS 122 and EMS 130
This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-speci c emer-
gencies from conception through death required for paramedic certi cation. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and treat age-speci c emergencies.
EMS 280 EMS Bridging Course (2-2-3)
This course is designed to provide currently credentialed state or national Paramedic stu- dents with the most current education trends in Paramedic Practice. Emphasis is placed on transitions in healthcare. Upon completion, students should be able to integrate emerging trends in pre-hospital care.
EMS 285 EMS Capstone (1-3-2)
Prerequisites: EMS 220, EMS 250, and EMS 260
This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader
in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certi cation. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integration of didactic and psychomotor skills, and effective performance in simulated emergency situations. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and appropriately respond to a variety of EMS-related events.
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