- EMT 90 - 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 95 - 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 96 - On-Site Training
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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
- EMT 97 - Cooperative Education
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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
- EMT 98 - 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
- EMT 99 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
- 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 109 - CPR for Healthcare Providers
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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 110 - Emergency Medical Services System Overview
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Studies history and development of emergency medical services systems, funding alternatives, system design alternatives, system components and system evaluation. Considers role of EMS councils, training levels for pre- hospital providers, hospital categorization, disaster plans, and public education needs.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 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 120 - Basic Life Support Instructor
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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 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 122 - Basic Trauma Life Support Instructor
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Prepares the students for certification as a Basic Trauma Support Provider (BTLS) Instructor as defined by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Prerequisite: Current certification as a Basic Trauma Life Support Provider.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- EMT 123 - Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support
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Prepares students for certification as a Pediatric Basic Trauma Life Support Provider (PBTLS) as defined by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Prerequisite: EMT, CCT, Paramedic, Trauma Nurse, or Physician. Prepares students for certification as a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
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 131 - Introduction to Technical Rescuer-Rescuer System
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Prepares the student to understand the intricafy of Rescue Systems and its application in an emergency situation. Includes Incident Command safety, building collapse, stokes, Miller Board and LSP, ladder derrick, ladder hinge, A-Frame ladder, tripod, ladder slide, and basic haul systems. Prerequisite: EMT and
EMT 133.
Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.
2 credits
- EMT 132 - Introduction to Technical Rescuer - Vehicle Extrication
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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 133 - Introduction to Technical Rescue - Rope Rescue
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Prepares the student to understand the intricacy of vertical rescue as used in an emergency situation. Includes ropes and knots, rigging, and rappelling. Prerequisite: EMT.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- EMT 146 - Medical Aspects of Hazardous Materials Incidents
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Describes the emergency medical services response to hazardous materials incidents. Includes hazard recognition, principles of toxicology, personnel protection, incident command, and assessment, decontamination, and treatment of patients.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 155 - Basic EMT/B Refresher
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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 161 - EMS Leadership and Supervision I
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Discusses the history and development of emergency medical services (EMS), EMS system design, components, and funding sources. Presents leadership and supervision topics for first level EMS managers including planning, decision making, interpersonal communications, time and stress management, and critical incident debriefing.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 162 - EMT Leadership and Supervision II
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Continues EMS leadership and supervision topics including performance evaluation, health and safety regulations, current legal-medical issues, concepts of public education, recruiting and attrition procedures. Introduces multiple casualty incident management.
Lecture 3 hours per week.
3 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 196 - On-Site Training
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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
- EMT 197 - Cooperative Education
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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
- EMT 198 - 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
- EMT 199 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
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 224 - 12 Lead EKG Interpretation
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Prepares the health care professional to perform EKG's and to interpret their findings. Includes advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dysrhythmia determination, and topics needed to understand and manage changes on a 12 lead EKG. Includes Bundle branch blocks and hemiblocks, axis deviation, chamber enlargement, and myocardial ischemic and infarction. Addresses clinical significance and interventions of all changes. Extensive practice at EKG interpretation is provided.
Lecture 1-2 hours per week.
1-2 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 226 - Dysrhythmia Recognition and Management
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Focuses on interpretation of normal electrocardiogram and recognition and management of basic dysrhythmias. Also covers basic anatomy and physiology of cardiovascular system and pathophysiology and management of a cardiovascular dysfunction. Required for Virginia certification as an EMT- Cardiac and/or Paramedic. Prerequisite EMT/B certification or equivalent.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 credits
- EMT 227 - Advanced Life Support Drug Dosage Calculations
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Focuses on the techniques to accurately calculate and administer the drugs necessary to provide advanced life support emergency care.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- EMT 228 - Paramedic Review
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Focuses on review of selected knowledge and skill components identified in the DOAT National Paramedic Curriculum for the purpose of being better prepared for the National Registry of Paramedic Examination. Prerequisite: Eligibility for National Registry Paramedic testing or program head approval.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- EMT 229 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor
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Prepares students for certification as an instructor in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as defined by the American Heart Assocation and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Prerequisite: Current certification as an American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support Provider.
Lecture 1 hour per week.
1 credits
- EMT 230 - Emergency Medical Science - Shock Trauma
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Prepares EMT for the role of an EMT-Shock Trauma. Conforms to the State of Virginia guidelines for EMT-Shock Trauma. Includes all aspects of the Shock Trauma curriculum as defined by the State of Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services. Prerequisite: Current EMT Certification. Co-Requisite:
EMT 250 Shock Trauma Skills and
EMT 290 Clinical Internship.
Lecture 4 hours per week.
4 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 240 - Emergency Medical Services Instructor Training
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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. Meets the Standards of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Emergency Medical Services Instructor Training Program.
Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.
3 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 250 - Shock Trauma Skills
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Deals with application of theory learned in Shock-Trauma. Includes skill sessions in advanced airway management, intraveneous techniques, medication administration, patient assessment and basic skills. Corequisite:
EMT 230, Emergency Medical Science - Shock Trauma and
EMT 290 Clinical Internship. Prerequisite: Current EMT certification.
Laboratory 2 hours per week.
1 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 275 - Concepts in Critical Care
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Prepares the paramedic or RN to become a critical care specialist, 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 needed to trouble shoot complex monitoring devices and equipment. Topics include anatomy and physiology based clinical assessment, advanced airway management to include mechanical ventilators, diagnostics data interpre- tation, bedside hemodynamic monitoring, 12 lead EKG interpre- tation and hemodialysis care. Corequisite:
EMT 290. Prerequisite: Current EMPT-P, RN or division approval.
Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
5 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 283 - ALS Field Internship
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Provides supervised direct patient contact on out-of-hospital advanced life support units. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification. Other pre- and corequisites may be required by the college.
Laboratory 8-10 hours per week.
4-5 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 296 - On-Site Training
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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
- EMT 297 - Cooperative Education
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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
- 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
- EMT 299 - Supervised Study
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Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor.
May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
1-5 credits
