Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) at Virginia Highlands Community College
- EMT 105 - First Responder
- 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
- 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 109 - CPR for Healthcare Providers
- Provides training in all phases of adult, pediatric, and infant resuscitation procedures. Includes introduction to cardian pathophysiology and preventive measures. Prepares students for certification by the American Heart Association at the Healthcare Provider Level.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMT 118 - Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- 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 120 - Basic Life Support Instructor
- Prepares students for certification as an instructor in Basic Life Support (BLS) as defined by the American Heart Association. Prerequisite: Certification in American Heart Association HealthCare Provider CPR or American Red Cross Professional Rescuer.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMT 124 - Emergency Pediatric Care (PEPP)
- 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 132 - Introduction to Technical Rescuer - Vehicle Extrication
- Prepares the student to understand the intricacy of Vehicle Extrication principles and its application in an emergency situation. Includes Kinematics of trauma, safety, vehicle anatomy, new vehicle technology, phases of vehicle rescue, hand tools, lifting and stabilization, hydraulic tools, and special techniques. Prerequisite: EMT.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.2 credits
- EMT 155 - Basic EMT/B Refresher
- Reviews material covered in the emergency medical technician/basic course. Emphasizes critical decision making and performance ocjectives. Includes material on recent developments in the area of pre-hospital basic life support. Required for Virginia and National Registry recertifications as an EMT/B. Prerequisite: Current EMT/B certification or division approval.Lecture 1-2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3-4 hours per week.2-3 credits
- EMT 176 - Introduction to Advanced Life Support
- 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
- 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 176Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMT 178 - EMT - Intermediate I
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 216 - Pre-Hospital Physiological Assessment
- 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
- 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 245 - Operations
- 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
- 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
- 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 274 - Pathophysiology
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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