- EMT 105 - First Responder
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Prepares the students for certification as a Virginia First Responder. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Department of Transportation National Curriculum. Includes oxygen administration and resuscitation devices, automated External Defribrillation, and basic splinting of musculoskeletal injuries. Prerequisite: Current CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level.
Lecture 1-3 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 3-5 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- EMT 106 - Emergency Medical Technician/Basic
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Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT/B. Includes all aspects of pre- hospital basic life support as defined by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's National curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician/Basic. Prerequisite: CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level.
Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 8 hours per week.
6 credits
- EMT 111 - Emergency Medical Technology I
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Provides instruction in basic life support, physical assessment. Introduces role and responsibilities of the emergency medical technician/ambulance. Includes emergency operations, anatomy and physiology, bleeding, shock, MASTrousers, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, soft tissue injuries, fractures and dislocations, abdominal and chest injuries. Required for certification as a Virginia EMT/B.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 112 - Emergency Medical Technology II
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Continues material begun in
EMT 112. Includes major trauma and medical emergencies, emergency childbirth procedures, lifting and moving patients, vehicle extrication, pediatric and environmental emergencies, and mass casualty situations. Required for certification as a Virginia EMT/B. Prerequisite
EMT 111.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 118 - Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
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Prepares the student for certification as a Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) provider as defined by the American College of Surgeons. Prerequisite: EMT or other healthcare provider.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 1-4 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- EMT 121 - Basic Trauma Life Support
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Prepares students for certification as a Basic Trauma Life Support Provider (BTLS) as defined by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Prerequisite: EMT, CCT, Paramedic, trauma Nurse, or Physician.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- EMT 124 - Emergency Pediatric Care (PEPP)
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Covers primary assessment and emergency care of infants and children. Prepares the student for certification as defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Prerequisite: EMT or other healthcare provider.
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 0-2 hours. Total 1-4 hours per week.
1-2 credits
- EMT 176 - Introduction to Advanced Life Support
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Prepares the student for initial ALS certification and for Virginia and National Registry Intermediate certification. Includes the theory and application of the following: foundations, human systems, pharmacology, overview of shock, venous access, airway management, patient assessment, respiratory emergencies, allergic reaction, and assessment based management. (Conforms to the 1998 Department of Transportation Curriculum for EMT-Intermediate/Paramedics.) Prerequisites: Current State or National Registry EMT-B and CPR.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- EMT 177 - Assessment Based Management
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Prepares the student for Virginia and National Registry Paramedic certification. Focuses on integrating pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate an impression and implement a treatment plan for patients with common comlaints. Includes preparation for the National Registry Paramedic Exam. (Conforms to the 1998 Department of Transportation Curriculum for EMT - Paramedics.) Prerequisite:
EMT 176 Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- EMT 178 - EMT - Intermediate I
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Prepares the student for Virginia and National Registry Intermediate certification. Includes the theory and application of the following: cardiovascular and lymphatic anatomy and physiology, dysrhythmia recognition, cardiovascular, pharmacology, assessment, documentation, communications, and definitive management. Reinforces the theory and application of prerequisite courses. (Conforms to the 1998 Department of Transportation Curriculum for EMT-Intermediate/Paramedics.) Prerequisite:
EMT 176.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- EMT 179 - EMT Intermediate II
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Prepares the student for Virginia and National Registry Intermediate certification. Includes the theory and application of the following: neurology, endocrine, poison and overdose, behavioral, environmental, gastrointestinal, pediatrics, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatal pediatrics, and trauma. Reinforces the theory and application of prerequisite courses. (Conforms to the 1998 Department of Transportation Curriculum for EMT-Intermediate/Paramedics.) Prerequisite:
EMT 178.
Lecture 4-5 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6-7 hours per week.
5-6 credits
- EMT 180 - ALS Foundations
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Begins preparation for an advanced life support provider as defined by the Department of Transportation's National Paramedic Curriculum. Includes roles/responsibilities, legal aspects, medical incident command, detailed patient assessment, and airway management. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites shall be determined by the college.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
4 credits
- EMT 181 - ALS Trauma Care
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Continues DOT's National Paramedic Curriculum. Includes ALS pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on trauma patient assessment and management. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites shall be determined by the college.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 182 - ALS Medical Care
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Continues DOT's National Paramedic Curriculum. Emphasis placed upon assessment and management of medical modalities to include cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, endocrine, and other related medical compliants. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites shall be determined by the college.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
4 credits
- EMT 183 - ALS Skills I
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Focuses on the development of advanced life support skills for assessing and managing trauma, medical and specialty patients. Scenario practice in assessment based management. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites may be required by the college.
Laboratory 2 hours per week.
1 credits
- EMT 184 - ALS Skills II
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Focuses on the development of advanced life support skills for assessing and managing trauma, medical and specialty patients. Scenario practice in assessment based management. Prerquisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites may be required by the college.
Laboratory 4 hours per week.
2 credits
- EMT 185 - ALS Skills III
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Focuses on the development of advanced life support skills for assessing and managing trauma, medical and specialty patients. Scenario practice in assessment based management. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites may be required by the college.
Laboratory 4 hours per week.
2 credits
- EMT 186 - ALS Clinical Education I
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Provides supervised direct patient contact in appropriate in and out of hospital care facilities. Includes patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and advanced life support units. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites may be required by the college.
Laboratory 4 hours per week.
2 credits
- EMT 187 - ALS Clinical Education II
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Provides supervised direct patient contact in appropriate in and out of hospital care facilities. Includes patient care units such as the Emergency Department Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and advanced life support units. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites may be required by the college.
Laboratory 4 hours per week.
2 credits
- EMT 188 - ALS Clinical Education III
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Provides supervised direct patient contact in appropriate in and out of hospital care facilities. Includes patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and advanced life support units. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites may be required by the college.
Laboratory 6 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 190 - Coordinated Internship
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Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- EMT 195 - Topics In
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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. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- EMT 209 - Pharmacology
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Focuses on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug administration. Includes routes and methods of medication administration, principles of math calculations, general actions of the common drug classifications. Emphasizes drugs used to manage respiratory, cardiac, central nervous system, and endocrine disorders and includes classification, action, indications, contra-indications, precautions, and patient education. Includes an in-depth study of drugs used to manage emergency situations. Prerequisite:
EMT 271 or Health Care Professional.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 215 - Principles of Extrication
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Focuses on the practical evolutions utilized for vehicle extrication, basic and light duty rescue. Includes techniques of vehicle, water, vertical, and trench rescue, as well as electrical emergencies, bus, aircraft, and subway crashes, radiation hazards, and elevator accidents. Prerequisite EMT/B certification.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
4 credits
- EMT 216 - Pre-Hospital Physiological Assessment
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Focuses on the application of normal anatomy and physiological phenomena to ill and injured individuals. Emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of physiological data to assist in patient assessment and management. Prerequisite: EMT Certification.
Lecture 2-3 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- EMT 220 - Introduction to Cardiology
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Focuses the interpretation of Lead II electrocardiograms and their significance. Includes an overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including structure, function, and electrical conduction of the heart. [Recommended as a prerequisite or corequisite for the Paramedic curriculum or for individuals responsible for EKG recognition in the workplace.] Prerequisites: EMT/B certification or Health Care Provider.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
- EMT 223 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
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Provider as defined by the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics. Prerequisite: CCT or paramedic, RN, respiratory therapists and physicians. Must have current certification as Healthcare Provider CPR.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- EMT 225 - Clinical Experiences for the Cardiac Care Technician
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Deals with in-hospital clinical rotations in emergency department, intensive and coronary care units, operating and recovery rooms, level one trauma center, and intravenous team. Required for certification as Virginia EMT-cardiac and/or paramedic. Runs concurrent with
EMT 231.
Laboratory 6 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 231 - Paramedic Procedures I
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Prepares for functioning as advanced life support provider defined by Department of Transportation's National Paramedic Curriculum. Includes assessment, pathophysiology and treatment for shock, calculation of drug dosages and drip rates, and respiratory emergencies. Required for Virginia certification as EMT-cardiac and paramedic. Prerequisite
EMT 220.
Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
5 credits
- EMT 232 - Paramedic Procedures II
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Continues DOT's National Paramedic Curriculum from
EMT 231. Includes pathophysiology, assessment, and management of neurological, musculoskeletal, psychiatric, and obstetrical/gynecological emergencies. Required for certification as Virginia and/or National Registry paramedic. Prerequisite
EMT 231,
EMT 225. Lecture 5 hours.
Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 7 hours per week.
6 credits
- EMT 235 - Clinical Experiences for the Paramedic
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Deals with in-hospital clinical rotations in labor and delivery, newborn nursery, pediatric unit, burn center, psychiatric unit or mobile crisis team, and pathology. Required for certification as a Virginia and National Registry paramedic. Concurrent
EMT 232.
Laboratory 8 hours per week.
4 credits
- EMT 245 - Operations
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Prepares the student for Virginia and National Registry Paramedic certification. Includes the theory and application of the following: medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness. (Conforms to the current Department of Transportation Curriculum for EMT - Paramedics.)
Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.
2-3 credits
- EMT 251 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider Course
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Prepares for certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider. Follows course as defined by the American Heart Association. Prerequisite EMT-cardiac certification, RN or equivalent.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- EMT 255 - EMT-Cardiac/Paramedic Refresher
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Reviews material covered in EMT-cardiac and/or paramedic courses. Emphasizes recent developments in the area of pre- hospital advanced life support. Required for Virginia and National Registry recertification a Paramedic and Virginia recertification as an EMT-Cardiac. Prerequisite: Current EMT-shock trauma, cardiac and/or paramedic certification.
Lecture 2-3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4-5 hours per week.
3-4 credits
- EMT 261 - Paramedic Skills I
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Deals with the application of theory learned in Emergency Medical ScienceI. Includes skill sessions in patient assessment, basic skills, IV therapy, medicine administration, advanced airway management, EKG interpretation and static and dynamic cardiology. Corequisite:
EMT 271.
Laboratory 2 hours per week.
1 credits
- EMT 262 - Paramedic Skills II
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Deals with application of theory learned in Emergency Medical Science I and Emergency Medical Science II. Continues skills covered in
EMT 261 and also covers needle cricothyroidotomy, chest decompression, and intraosseous. Prepares students for BTLS/PHTLS certification exams. Corequisite:
EMT 272.
Laboratory 2 hours per week.
1 credits
- EMT 263 - Paramedic Skills III
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Deals with application of theory learned in Emergency Medical Science I, Emergency Medical Science II, and Emergency Medical Science III. Includes skill sessions required for Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and National Registry skill stations. Prepares students for PALS and National Registry paramedic tesing. Corequisite:
EMT 273.
Laboratory 2 hours per week.
1 credits
- EMT 271 - Emergency Medical Science I
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Prepares EMT for the role of EMT-Paramedic. Conforms to Department of Transportation curriculum for EMT-Paramedics. Includes the prehospital environment, anatomy and physiology, airway management, patient assessment, shock and IV therapy, genral and cardiovascular pharmacology, cardiovascular and respiratory emergencies, and anaphylaxis. Prepares the student for American Heart Asssociation Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) completion. Co-requisite
EMT 261 and
EMT 290.
Lecture 6 hours per week.
6 credits
- EMT 272 - Emergency Medical Science II
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Continues the Department of Transportation curriculum standards for EMT Paramedic. Includes shock, trauma, nervous system, endocrine, toxicology, substance abuse, environmental, acute abdomen and geriatrics. Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification testing are included. Corequisite:
EMT 262 and
EMT 290. Prerequisite:
EMT 271, current EMT-CT or division approval.
Lecture 4-5 hours per week.
4-5 credits
- EMT 273 - Emergency Medical Science III
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Completes Department of Transportation curriculum for EMT Paramedic. Includes OB/GYN, neonatal, pediatric, and behavioral emergencies. Includes rescue and triage. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and National Registry Paramedic examinations are offered to successful candidates. Corequisite:
EMT 263,
EMT 290. Prerequisite:
EMT 271,
EMT 272 or division approval.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 274 - Pathophysiology
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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. Prerequisite:
EMT 271.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 280 - ALS Specialty Care
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Concludes didactic portion of DOT's National Paramedic Curriculum. Focuses on the assessment and management of specialty patients including behavioral, obstetrical, pediatric, periatric, and the chronically ill. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites may be required by the college.
Lecture 2 hours per week.
2 credits
- EMT 281 - ALS Skills IV
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Focuses on the development of advanced life support skills for assessing and managing trauma, medical and specialty patients. Scenario practice in assessment based management. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites may be required by the college.
Laboratory 4 hours per week.
2 credits
- EMT 282 - ALS Clinical Education IV
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Provides supervised direct patient contact in appropriate in and out of hospital care facilities. Includes patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and advanced life support units. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites may be required by the college.
Laboratory 6 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 290 - Coordinated Internship
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Supervises on-the-job training in selected business, industrial or service firms coordinated by the college.
Credit/practice ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- EMT 295 - Topics In
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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. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- EMT 298 - Seminar and Project
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Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objectives and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
