Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- EMS 90 - 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
- EMS 93 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.1-5 credits
- EMS 95 - 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
- EMS 96 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- EMS 97 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- EMS 98 - 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
- EMS 99 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- EMS 100 - CPR for Healthcare Providers
- Provides instruction in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation that meets current Emergency Cardiac Care (ECC) guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation education for Healthcare Providers. Equivalent to HLT 105.Lecture 1 hours per week.1 credits
- EMS 101 - EMS First Responder
- Provides education in the provision of emergency medical care for persons such as Police, non-EMS Fire personnel, industrial personnel and the general public who are likely to be the first medically trained personnel on the scene of an injury or illness. Meets current Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for First Responder. Equivalent to HLT 119.Lecture 3 hour per week.3 credits
- EMS 102 - EMS First Responder Refresher
- Provides 18 clock hours of instruction to meet Virginia Office of EMS requirements for recertification at the First Responder Level.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 105 - Basic Medication Administration Procedures
- Covers basic theory and practical application of medication and drug dosage, as well as calculations. Direct application to the functional performance of the EMT-Intermediate in the field and clinical settings is stressed.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 110 - Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC)
- Prepares the student for certification in the operation of various emergency vehicles. Teaches proper operating procedures in both emergency and non-emergency situations.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 111 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic
- Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT-Basic. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic. Prerequisite: CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level. Co-requisite: EMS 120.Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 8 hours per week.6 credits
- EMS 112 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic I
- Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.3 credits
- EMS 113 - Emergency Medical Technician-Basic II
- Continues preparation of student for certification as a Virginia and/or National Registry EMT-Basic. Includes all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician Basic.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.3 credits
- EMS 115 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Refresher
- Provides 36 clock hours of instruction to meet Virginia Office of EMS requirements for recertification at the EMT-Basic level.Lecture 2 hours per week.2 credits
- EMS 120 - Emergency Medical Technician - Basic Clinical
- Observes in a program approved clinical/field setting. Includes topics for both EMS 111 and EMS 113, dependant upon the program in which the student is participating and is a co-requisite to both EMS 111 and EMS 113.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 132 - Vehicle Rescue
- Educates Fire and EMS personnel in basic vehicle rescue. Teaches safe and proficient techniques for using air, manual and hydraulic tools.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.1-2 credits
- EMS 133 - Rope Rescue I
- Educates the student in rope use, repelling, self-rescue, basic rigging, and victim access. Emphasizes safe and effective rigging procedures.Lecture 1-2 hours per week.1-2 credits
- EMS 145 - EMS Responses to Specialized Incidents
- Presents the EMS response and mitigation of specialized incidents such as hazardous materials, Weapons of Mass Destruction, natural disasters, and other specialized multi-casualty incidents.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- EMS 146 - Medical Aspects of Hazardous Materials
- Introduces the student to more specific medical emergencies associated with hazardous materials. Includes the toxic syndromes, common toxins in the local area, plus a special emphasis on weapons of mass destruction and what they mean for today's EMS provider.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.2-3 credits
- EMS 151 - Introduction to Advanced Life Support
- Prepares the student for Virginia Enhanced certification eligibility and begins the sequence for National Registry Imtermediate and/or Paramedic 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 at a minimum to the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum. Co-requisite: EMS 170.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.4 credits
- EMS 153 - Basic ECG Recognition
- Focuses on the interpretation of basic electrocardiograms (ECG) and their significance. Includes an overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including structure, function and electrical conduction in the heart. Covers advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dyshythmia determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG.Lecture 2 hours per week.2 credits
- EMS 155 - ALS - Medical Care
- Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes ALS pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of multiple medical complaints. Includes, but are not limited to conditions relating to cardiac, diabetic, neurological, non-traumatic abdominal pain, environmental, behavioral, gynecology, and toxicological disease conditions. Prerequisites: Current EMT-B certification, EMS 151 and EMS 153.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.4 credits
- EMS 157 - ALS - Trauma Care
- Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Utilizes techniques which will allow the student to utilize the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. Prerequisites: Current EMT-B certification and EMS 151.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.3 credits
- EMS 159 - ALS - Special Populations
- Continues the Virginia office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Focuses on the assessment and management of speciality patients including obstetrical, neonates, pediatric, and geriatrics. Prerequisites: EMS 151 and EMS 153. Pre or co-requisite: EMS 155.Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.2 credits
- EMS 161 - Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS)
- Offers instruction for students in current topics of care for trauma patients and offers certification as a Basic Trauma Life Support Provider (BTLS) as defined by the American College of Emergency Physicans. Prerequisites: Current certification/licensure as an EMS provider or other allied healthcare provider.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 162 - Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support (PBTLS)
- Offers instruction for students in current topics of care for trauma patients and offers certificationas a Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support Provider (PBTLS) as defined by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Prerequisites: Current certification/licensure as an EMS provider or other allied healthcare provider.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 163 - Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
- Prepares for certification as a Prehospital Trauma Life Support provider as defined by the American College of Surgeons. Prerequisites: EMS 111 or equivalent.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 165 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Prepares for certification as an Advanced Cardiac Life provider. Follows course as defined by the American Heart Association. Prerequisites: EMS 100, 153 or equivalent.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 167 - Neonatal Resucitation Program (NRP)
- Provides the student information in current topics in the care of newborn patients to current AAP/American Heart Association- Neonatal Resuscitation Program guidelines. Prerequisite: Current certification/licensure as an advanced EMS provider or other allied healthcare provider.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 168 - Emergency Pediatric Care (PEPP)
- Prepares the student for certification as a prehospital pediatric care provider as defined by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Covers primary assessment and emergency care of infants and children.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 169 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- 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.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 170 - ALS Internship I
- 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 3-6 hours per week.1-2 credits
- EMS 172 - ALS Clinical Internship II
- Continues with the second 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 and Trauma Centers. Co-requisite: EMS 151.Laboratory 3-6 hours per week.1-2 credits
- EMS 173 - ALS Field Intership II
- Continues with the second in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units.Laboratory 3 hours per week.1 credits
- EMS 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
- EMS 193 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.1-5 credits
- EMS 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
- EMS 196 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- EMS 197 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- EMS 198 - 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
- EMS 199 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- EMS 201 - EMS Professional Development
- Prepares students for Paramedic certification at the National Registry Level by fulfilling community activism, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership and research objectives in the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Paramedic curriculum.Lecture 2 hours per week.2 credits
- EMS 205 - Advanced 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.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- EMS 207 - Advanced Patient Assessment
- Focuses on the principles of normal and abnormal physical exam. Emphasizes the anlysis 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 laboratory environment.Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.3 credits
- EMS 209 - Advanced Pharmacology
- 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. Total 5 hours per week.4 credits
- EMS 211 - Operations
- Prepares the student in 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 Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for EMT-Paramedics.)Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.2 credits
- EMS 213 - ALS Skills Development
- Utilizes reinforcement and remediation of additional advanced life support skills, as needed.Laboratory 2-4 hours per week.1-2 credits
- EMS 215 - Registry Review
- Reviews material covered in the intermediate/paramedic program. Prepares the student for National Registry testing.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 216 - Paramedic Review
- Provides the student with intensive review for the practical and written portions of the National Registry Paramedic exam. May be repeated once, for credit.Lecture 1 hour per week.1 credits
- EMS 240 - ALS Internship II
- Continues clinical and/or field 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 3 hours per week.1 credits
- EMS 242 - ALS Clinical Internship III
- Continues with the third 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 3-6 hours per week.1-2 credits
- EMS 243 - ALS Field Internship III
- Continues with the third in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units.Laboratory 3-6 hours per week.1-2 credits
- EMS 244 - ALS Clinical Intership IV
- 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 paitent 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 3-6 hours per week.1-2 credits
- EMS 245 - ALS Field Intership IV
- Continues with the fourth in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. May be repeated as necessary.Laboratory 3-6 hours per week.1-2 credits
- EMS 251 - ALS Required Topics
- Reviews material covered in the ALS programs. Covers all category 1 content required for Advanced Life Support recertification.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- EMS 253 - ALS Refresher
- Reviews material covered in the ALS programs. Meets all required criteria for recertification eligibility.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 5 hours per week.4 credits
- EMS 255 - Concepts in Critical Care
- Prepares the paramedic or RN to become a critical care sprcialist, 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 neede to trouble shoot 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 interpreation and hemodialysis care.Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.5 credits
- EMS 256 - 12 Lead ECG Interpretation
- Prepares student 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, electrical conduction through the heart, common dysrhythmias, pathophysiology of AMI and infarct imitators. Includes field treatment of the acute coronary syndrome.Lecture 2-3 hours per week.2-3 credits
- EMS 261 - EMS Leadership and Supervision I
- Discusses EMS system design, components, and funding sources. Presents leadership and supervision topics for the first level EMS managers including planning, decision making, interpersonal communications, time and stress management, and critical incident debriefing. Placement into ENG 111 or with permission of the instructor.Lecture 3 hours per week3 credits
- EMS 262 - EMS Leadership and Supervision II
- Explores EMS leadership and supervision topics including performance evaluation, health and safety regulations, current legal-medical issues, concepts of public education, recruiting and attrition procedures. Also introduces multiple casualty incident management. Placement into ENG 111 or with permission of the instructor.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- EMS 263 - EMS Instructor Training
- Develops skills in instructional design, delivery and evaluation. Includes: principles of adult learning and student learning styles; development of instructional objectives; preparation of lesson plans, preparation and use of instructional aids, class participation techniques, practical skill instruction, providing student feedback and evaluating performance.Lecture 3 hours per week.3 credits
- EMS 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
- EMS 293 - Studies In
- Covers new content not covered in existing courses in the discipline. Allows instructor to explore content and instructional methods to assess the course's viability as a permanent offering.Variable hours per week.1-5 credits
- EMS 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
- EMS 296 - On-Site Training
- Specializes in career orientation and training program without pay in selected businesses and industry, supervised and coordinated by the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- EMS 297 - Cooperative Education
- Supervises in on-the-job training for pay in approved business, industrial and service firms, coordinated by the college's cooperative education office. Is applicable to all occupational- technical curricula at the discretion of the college.Credit/work ratio not to exceed 1:5 hours. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits
- EMS 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
- EMS 299 - Supervised Study
- Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.1-5 credits