Enterprise-Ozark Community College Emergency Medical Training Division Course Descriptions

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING (EMS)

EMS 100. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (1 credit)
This course provides students with concepts related to areas of basic life support, including coronary artery disease, prudent heart living, symptoms of heart attack, adult one-and-two rescuer CPR, first aid for choking, pediatric basic life support, airway adjuncts, EMS system entry access, automated external defibrillation (AED), and special situation for CPR. Upon completion students will be able to identify situations requiring action related to heart or breathing conditions and effectively implementing appropriate management for each condition. Students successfully completing this course will receive appropriate documentation of course completion.

EMS 101. CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION II (2 credits)
PREREQUISITE: EMS 100 or program approval.
This course provides students with a review of concepts learned in EMS 100. In addition, the course provides the student with theory and application of airway adjuncts as utilized with airway obstruction and maintenance as well as respiratory and cardiac arrest. Assessment and management of acute ischemic stroke will also be included. Upon completion students will be able to identify situations requiring action related to heart or breathing conditions. Students successfully completing this course will receive appropriate documentation of course completion.

EMS 107. EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR AMBULANCE (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: Must present a valid driver's license and program approval.
The Emergency Vehicle Operator Course - Ambulance provides the student with training as contained in the current National Standard Training Curriculum (NSTC) for the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Ambulance. The course provides the knowledge and skill practice necessary for individuals to learn how to safely operate all types of ambulances. Topics include introduction to NSTC for ambulance operators; legal aspects of ambulance operation; communication and reporting; roles and responsibilities; ambulance types and operation; ambulance inspection, maintenance, and repair; navigation and route planning; basic maneuvers and normal operating situations; operations in emergency mode and unusual situations, special considerations in safety; and the run. Completion of specific student competencies, utilizing NSTC guidelines, are required for successful completion of this course. NOTE: To qualify for licensure status as an ambulance driver in the State of Alabama, students must successfully complete this course and meet additional requirements as required by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMS 108. EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATOR AMBULANCE REFRESHER (1 credit)
The Emergency Vehicle Operator Course - Ambulance Refresher provides the student with refresher training as contained in the current National Standard Training Curriculum (NSTC) for the Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC) Ambulance.

EMS 116. EMS BASIC THEORY AND LAB (9 credits)
This course is required to apply for certification as an EMT basic. This course provides students with insights into the theory and application of concepts related to the profession of emergency medical services. Specific topics include: EMS preparatory, airway maintenance, patient assessment, treating trauma patients, various medical procedures, treating infants and children, and various EMS operations. This course is based on the Emergency Medical Technical - Basic National Standard Curriculum. EMS 116 and EMS 117 must be implemented no later than fall semester, 2007. (EMS 116 replaces EMS 113, 140, 141, and 142.)

EMS 117. EMS BASIC CLINICAL COMPETENCIES (1 credit)
This course is required to apply for certification as an EMT basic. This course provides students with clinical education experiences to enhance knowledge and skills learned in the EMS 116, EMS Basic Theory and Lab. This course helps students prepare for the National Registry Exam. EMS 116 and EMS 117 must be implemented no later than fall semester, 2007. (EMS 117 replaces EMS 143.)

EMS 150. EMT-BASIC REFRESHER (2 credits)
PREREQUISITE: Completion of a NSTC course for EMT-Basic or program approval.
This course provides students with theory in review of the current National Standard Training Curriculum (NSTC) for the EMT-Basic. It also serves as a transition or bridge course when a new national curriculum is adopted. This course contains specific content areas as defined by the NSTC. Students are required to complete specific competencies, as outlined by the NSTC, for successful course completion.

EMS 190. EMT-INTERMEDIATE REFRESHER (2 credits)
PREREQUISITE: Completion of a NSTC course for the EMT-Intermediate.
This course provides students with a review of material contained in the National Standard Training curriculum (NSTC) for the EMT-Intermediate. It also serves as a transition or bridge course when a new national curriculum is adopted. This course contains specific content areas as defined by the NSTC and the Alabama Department of Public Health. Students are required to complete specific competencies according to the NSTC for successful course completion.

EMS 208. DIVE RESCUE BASIC SCUBA (2 credits)
PREREQUISITE: Program approval.
This course provides students with concepts in basic watermanship. Topics include surface rescue, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, basic scuba techniques, and an orientation to public safety diving. Upon completion students should have an understanding of basic watermanship. All dive curricula are taught in accordance with the certifying agency. NOTE: Special equipment and certification/activity fee required.

EMS 209. DIVE RESCUE - ADVANCED SCUBA (2 credits)
PREREQUISITE: EMS 208 or program approval.
This course provides students with concepts in advanced scuba techniques. Topics include natural and compass navigation, night diving, search and light salvage diving, deep diving, diving in a hazardous environment, and preservation of recovered evidence. Upon completion students should have an understanding of dive navigation and recovery. All dive curricula are taught in accordance with the certifying agency. NOTE: Special equipment and certification/activity fee required.

EMS 265. PARAMEDIC REFRESHER (3 credits)
PREREQUISITE: Completion of a NSTC course for the Paramedic.
This course provides students with a review of materials contained in the National Standard Training curriculum (NSTC) for the Paramedic. It also serves as a transition or bridge course when a new national curriculum is adopted. This course contains specific content areas as defined by the NSTC and the Alabama Department of Public Health. Students are required to complete specific competencies according to the NSTC for successful course completion.

EMS 266. ADVANCED CV LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: LPN, RN, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic status, or program approval.
This course provides students with concepts related to advanced cardiovascular life support. Content areas include acute myocardial infarction, stroke, cardiovascular pharmacology, electrophysiology, various rhythm disturbances, and techniques of management of cardiovascular emergencies. This course is taught in accordance with national standards and requires specific student competencies. Students successfully completing this course will receive appropriate documentation of course completion.

EMS 267. BASIC TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT PROVIDER (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: LPN, RN, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic status, or program approval.
This course provides students with theory and demonstration in advanced trauma care and management. Content areas include mechanism of trauma, trauma assessment, airway-breathing-circulation management, trauma to various portions of the body, multiple system trauma, and load-handling situations. The course is taught in accordance with national standards and requires specific student competencies. Students successfully completing this course will receive appropriate documentation of course completion.

EMS 280. BASIC LIFE SUPPORT INSTRUCTOR (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion, within 12 months of all areas of basic life support training (CPR).
This course provides students with concepts as related to areas of basic life support instruction. Topics include history, concepts, and systems of emergency cardiac care; cardiopulmonary physiology, dysfunction, and actions for survival; introduction to the performance of CPR; foreign body airway obstruction management; pediatric basic life support; special techniques/resuscitation situations, pitfalls, and complications; teaching and learning in basic life support; teaching strategies; and basic provider course organizations. Students also will successfully participate in practice teaching of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class prior to course completion. Students successfully completing this course will receive appropriate documentation of course completion.

EMS 281. ADVANCED CV LIFE SUPPORT INSTRUCTOR (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: EMS 266 and program approval.
This course provides students with theory and practice in the techniques of teaching advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS). The course is taught in accordance with national standards. Students also will successfully participate in practice teaching of an ACLS provider course prior to course completion. Students successfully completing this course will receive appropriate documentation of course completion.

EMS 282. BASIC TRAUMA LIFE SUPPORT INSTRUCTOR (1 credit)
PREREQUISITE: EMS 267 and program approval.
This course provides students with theory and practice in the techniques of teaching Basic Trauma Life Support (BTLS). The course is taught in accordance with national standards. Students also will successfully participate in practice teaching of an BTLS provider course prior to course completion. Students successfully completing this course will receive appropriate documentation of course completion.

NOTE: FOR ALL EMP COURSES, THE FOLLOWING APPLY:
PREREQUISITES: Admission to the EMT-Paramedic Program (Licensed EMT Basic for the State of Alabama).
COREQUISITES: English Composition I, Math 100 or higher, BIO 201 Anatomy & Physiology I, and BIO 202 Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 201 and 202 must be completed before entering the final semester for Paramedic for degree requirements). EMP 189 may be substituted for certificate only.

EMP 189. APPLIED ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY FOR THE PARAMEDIC (4 credits)
This course introduces human anatomy and physiology and includes concepts related to basic chemistry; fluid, electrolyte, and acid base balance; functions of cells, tissues, organs, and systems; pathophysiology; and associated medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on applying content to signs, symptoms, and treatments; and situations commonly seen by paramedics. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body.

EMP 191. PARAMEDIC PREPARATORY (2 credits)
This course introduces issues related to the practice of prehospital advanced life support as a career, with a focus on issues common to all health care professions. Content areas include: paramedic roles and responsibilities, well being of the paramedic, illness and injury prevention, medical-legal-ethical issues, therapeutic communications, and medical terminology. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 192. PARAMEDIC OPERATIONS (3 credits)
This course focuses on the operational knowledge and skills needed for safe and effective patient care within the paramedic's scope of practice. Content areas include: pathophysiology, life-span development, ambulance operations, medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, crime scene awareness, and ALabama EMS laws and rules. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 193. PATIENT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
This course provides the knowledge and skills needed to perform a comprehensive patient assessment, make initial management decisions, and to communicate assessment findings and patient care verbally and in writing. Content areas include: airway management, history-taking, techniques of the physical examination, patient assessment, clinical decision-making, communications, documentation and assessment-based management. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 194. PARAMEDIC GENERAL PHARMACOLOGY (2 credits)
This course introduces basic pharmacological agents and concepts, with an emphasis on drug classifications and the knowledge and skills required for safe, effective medication administration. Content areas include: general principles of pharmacology and pharmacologic pathophysiology; venous and intraosseous access techniques, the metric and apothecary system; computation of dosage and solution problems, administration of pharmacologic agents; and nasogastric tube placement. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 196. ADVANCED TRAUMA MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for trauma patients. Content areas include the pathophysiology, assessment, and management of trauma as related to: Trauma systems; mechanisms of injury; hemorrhage and shock; soft tissue injuries; buns; and head, facial, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and musculosketetal trauma. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 197. PARAMEDIC CLINICAL COMPETENCIES I (3 credits)
This course is directed toward the application of knowledge and skills developed in didactic and skills laboratory experiences to the clinical setting. Theory and skills are applied to a variety of patient situations in the emergency department, operating room, intensive care unit, and other clinical settings, with a focus on patient assessments, advanced airway management, I.V./I.O. initiation and medication administration. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 198. MEDICAL PATIENT MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for specific medical conditions. Content areas include: pulmonology, neurology, gastroenterology, renal/urology, toxicology, hematology, environmental conditions, infectious and communicable diseases, abuse and assault, patients with special challenges, and acute interventions for the chronic care patient. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 199. CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY (3 credits)
This course introduces the cardiovascular system, cardiovascular electrophysiology, and electrocardiographic monitoring. Content areas include cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, cardiovascular electrophysiology, electrocardiographic monitoring, rhythm analysis, and prehospital 12-lead electrocardiogram monitoring and interpretation. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 201. MEDICAL PATIENT MANAGEMENT II B (3 credits)
This course relates pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for specific medical conditions. Content areas include endocrinology, allergies and anaphylaxis, behavioral/psychiatric conditions, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Students integrate and reinforce the didactic and skills laboratory components of their education by performing basic and advanced life support assessments and skills on a variety of patient presentations and complaints in the clinical setting. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 202. PARAMEDIC CLINICAL COMPETENCIES II (3 credits)
This course is directed toward the application of knowledge and skills developed in didactic and skills laboratory experiences to the clinical setting. Theory and skills are applied to a variety of patient situations including cardiac patients, psychiatric/behavioral patients, labor and delivery and newborn nursery, pediatric patients, geriatric patients, acute care of home health patients, patients with special challenges, and other clinical settings, with a focus on assessment, communication, and management of medical emergencies across the lifespan of the patient. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 203. CARDIOVASCULAR PATIENT MANAGEMENT (3 credits)
This course relates to pathophysiology and assessment findings to the formulation of field impressions and implementation of treatment plans for specific cardiovascular conditions. Content areas include assessment of the cardiovascular patient, pathophysiology of cardiovascular disease and techniques of management including appropriate pharmacologic agents and electrical therapy. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 204. TRANSITION TO PARAMEDIC PRACTICE (3 credits)
This course is designed to meet the educational requirements of common national certifications and Alabama-specific EMS courses and presentations required for paramedic practice in Alabama. COntent includes Alabama prehospital treatment protocols, the Alabama transfer certifications in ACLS, PALS, PEPP, and BTLS or PHTLS. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 205. PARAMEDIC TERMINAL COMPETENCIES (2 credits)
This course is designed to review the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and to assist students in preparation for the paramedic licensure examination. Emphasis is placed on validation of knowledge and skills through didactic review, skill lab performance, computer simulation, and practice testing. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 206. PARAMEDIC FIELD PRECEPTORSHIP (6 credits)
This course provides field experiences in the prehospital setting with advanced life support EMS units. Under the direct supervision of a field preceptor, students synthesize cognitive knowledge and skills developed in the skills laboratory and hospital clinical to provide safe and effective patient care in the prehospital environment. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.

EMP 207. PARAMEDIC TEAM LEADER PRECEPTORSHIP (1 credit)
This course is designed to evaluate student's ability to integrate didactic, psychomotor skills, clinical, and field internship instruction to serve as a competent entry-level paramedic. This final evaluation (rather than instructional) course focuses on students' professional attributes and integrative competence in clinical decision-making and team leadership in the prehospital setting. Upon completion students will have demonstrated competency in those respective components of the National Standard Curriculum for the EMT-Paramedic and requirements set forth by the Alabama Department of Public Health.