EMHS - 1040 PREHOSPITAL EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT
[6 hours] Topics covered include patient assessment, advanced airway
management, bandaging/splinting. Adult, pediatric emergency medicine topics are covered. Successful completion leads to eligibility
to sit for National Registry examination as EMT-B. Prerequisite: Current CPR certification; permission of instructor
EMHS - 2030 PARAMEDIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE I
[6 hours] Roles and responsibilities of the EMT-P, including history and patient
assessment techniques. Pathophysiology of shock, cardiac, renal and respiratory emergencies. Prerequisite: EMHS 1040; EMT-B
certification; admission to program Corequisite: EMHS 2040, 2050
EMHS - 2040 ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM I
[2 hours] Clinical experiences are offered in patient assessment, airway
management and venipuncture. Emphasis is on advanced assessment, ECG interpretation and skills needed to stabilize and manage critically
ill patients. Prerequisite: EMHS 1040; permission of instructor Corequisite: EMHS 2030, 2050
EMHS - 2050 PARAMEDIC SKILLS I
[3 hours] Presentation of intubation, intravenous and trauma management skills.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Basic Trauma Life Support are included. Prerequisite: EMHS 1040 Corequisite: EMHS 2030, 2040
EMHS - 2060 DISASTER PLANNING AND RESPONSE
[2 hours] A systems approach to multiple casualties incidents will be presented.
Topics include planning, organization and control, triage principles and incident command procedures. Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor
EMHS - 2070 ADVANCED SKILLS FOR PARAMEDICS
[3 hours] Advanced physician extender skills for the paramedic. Lecture and
laboratory include advanced assessment, suturing, critical care techniques, 12-lead EKGs. The evolving role of paramedics in primary care
will be discussed. Prerequisite: EMHS 1040; EMT-P Certification
EMHS - 2080 CURRENT TRENDS AND PRACTICES IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE
[1 hour] Integration of practice with current issues in EMS
designed to blend field work with up-to-date knowledge base. Research project required. Prerequisite:
Permission of instructor
EMHS - 2160 PARAMEDIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE II
[6 hours] Advanced techniques and knowledge required to manage trauma and
pediatric patients is the major emphasis. Also discussed are obstetric and gynecological behavioral and environmental emergencies.
Prerequisite: EMHS 2030, 2040, 2050 Corequisite: EMHS 2170, 2180
EMHS - 2170 ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICUM II
[2 hours] Clinical experiences emphasize the initial stabilization and
management of the acutely ill and/or injured patient. A wide range of exposure to patients in hospital and in prehospital setting.
Prerequisite: EMHS 2030, 2040, 2050 Corequisite: EMHS 2160, 2180
EMHS - 2180 PARAMEDIC SKILLS II
[3 hours] Presentation of trauma management skills outlined in Advanced Basic Trauma Life
Support course and skills presented in Pediatric Advanced Life Support course. Also emergency childbirth management is presented.
Prerequisite: EMHS 2030, 2040, 2050 Corequisite: EMHS 2160, 2170
EMHS - 2190 PREHOSPITAL EXTERNSHIP
[3 hours] Clinical experience is offered providing concentrated experience in the
prehospital care of the acutely ill/injured patient. Vehicle-based experience. Includes preparation for national certification
examinations. Prerequisite: EMHS 2160, 2170,2180
EMHS - 2990 INDEPENDENT STUDY
[1 - 3 hours] A course designed to provide educational opportunities in a specialized academic
area under the direct supervision of a faculty member.
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