EMS 111- Emergency Medical Technician
Prepares student for certification as a Virginia and National Registry EMT. Focuses on all aspects of pre-hospital basic life support as defined by the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for Emergency Medicine Technician.
Prerequisite: CPR certification at the Health Care Provider level (provided first day of class)
Corequisite: EMS 120
Credit Hours: 7 | Lecture Hours: 5 | Lab Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 9
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EMS 120- Emergency Medical Technician - Clinical
Provides supervised direct patient contact introducing the student to the assessment and emergency care of sick and injured patients. This course is a co-requisite for either EMS 111 or EMS 113, depending upon the program in which the student is participating.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: EMS 111
Credit Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 121- Preparatory Foundations
Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Advanced EMT and Paramedic curricula. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, introduction to public health, legal and ethical issues.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR Certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 123- EMS Clinical Preparation
Introduces the student to local clinical agencies and prepares the student for clinical activities above the level of EMT. Includes prerequisites required by clinical affiliates, therapeutic communication, primary assessment, history taking, secondary assessment, reassessment, monitoring devices and documentation.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 125- Basic Pharmacology
Prepares students to demonstrate competency concerning basic principles of pharmacology, drug dosage calculations and medication administration. Introduces medications listed in the Advanced EMT (AEMT) scope of practice.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: EMS 126
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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EMS 126- Basic Pharmacology Lab
Focuses on the safe administration of medications in the emergency setting. Includes drug dose calculation and covers multiple routes of administration including oral, intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraosseous and other methods within the scope of practice for the emergency care provider.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: EMS 125
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 127- Airway, Shock and Resuscitation
Introduces concepts associated with pre-hospital emergency care of the individual experiencing airway difficulty or in need of resuscitation or shock management.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: EMS 128
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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EMS 128- Airway, Shock and Resuscitation Lab
Focuses on specific skills related to airway, resuscitation and shock management.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: EMS 127
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 135- Emergency Medical Care
Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills related to the care of patients with medical complaints.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: EMS 136
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 136- Emergency Medical Care Lab
Focuses on specific skills related to the care and management of patients complaining of medical related emergencies.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: EMS 135
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 137- Trauma Care
Prepares students to demonstrate competency in specific skills related to the care of patients with traumatic injuries.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: EMS 138
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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EMS 138- Trauma Care Lab
Focuses on the care and management of patients complaining of traumatic injury related emergencies.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: EMS 137
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 139- Special Populations
Focuses on the care and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, OB/GYN, bariatric, abuse and sexual assault.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS; EMS 127
Corequisite: EMS 140
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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EMS 140- Special Populations Lab
Focuses on the care and management of patients in a specific population including pediatrics, geriatrics, OB/GYN, bariatric, abuse and sexual assault. Laboratory 2 hours per week. .
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS and EMS 128
Corequisite: EMS 139
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 141- Cardiovascular Care
Focuses on assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies. Covers basic dysrhythmia recognition and relates it to overall cardiac patient care.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS; EMS 121
Corequisite: EMS 142
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 142- Cardiovascular Care Lab
Focuses on skills involved in the assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies. Develops competency in basic dysrhythmia recognition and overall cardiac patient care.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS; EMS 121
Corequisite: EMS 141
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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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.
Prerequisite: EMS 111 or equivalent
Corequisite: none
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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EMS 164- Advanced Medical Life Support
Covers current topics of care for adult patients suffering extensive medical conditions and emergencies, offers certification as an Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) as defined by the National Assocaition of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).
Prerequisite: EMS 111 or equivalent
Corequisite: none
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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EMS 165- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Prepares the student for certification as an advanced cardiac life support provider as defined by the American Heart Association. Covers primary assessment and emergency care of adult.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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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.
Prerequisite: EMS 111 or equivalent
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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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.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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EMS 175- Paramedic Clinical Experience I
Introduces students to live patient assessment and management in the clinical setting. Begins a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS and EMS 123; EMS 126
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Clinical Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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EMS 180- Advanced EMS Foundations
Introduces fundamental concepts established by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for the Advanced EMT Curriculum. Includes EMS systems, introduction to research, workforce safety and wellness, EMS system communications, therapeutic communication and legal and ethical issues. 1 lecture hour. 1 hour per week. 1 credit.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: none
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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EMS 181- Advanced Airway and Shock Management
Introduces core principles of airway, shock, and resuscitation as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Provides students with a fundamental knowledge of the Cardiopulmonary system, including its assessment and management of shock. Covers cardiac arrest and post-arrest management. Lecture 1 hour. Total 1 hour per week. 1 credit
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: EMS 182
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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EMS 182- Advanced Airway and Shock Management Lab
Examines assessment and management of trauma emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Provides students with specific skills related to airway, resuscitation and shock management. Laboratory 2 hours. 2 hours per week. 1 credit.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: EMS 181
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 183- Advanced Medical Care
Examines the assessment and management of medical emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week. 2 credits
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: EMS 184
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 184- Advanced Medical Care Lab
Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of common medical emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week. 1 credit
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: EMS 183
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 185- Advanced Trauma Care
Examines the assessment and management of trauma emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Lecture 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week. 2 credits
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: EMS 186
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 186- Advanced Trauma Care Lab
Focuses on specific skills related to the assessment and management of trauma emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) within the Advanced EMT curriculum. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week. 1 credit
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Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: EMS 185
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 202- Paramedic Pharmacology
Focuses on advanced pharmacological interventions, medications and their effects.
Prerequisite: EMS 125, EMS 126, EMS 135, EMS 136, EMS 137, EMS 138, EMS 139, EMS 140, EMS 141, EMS 142
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 203- Advanced Patient Care
Focuses on the comprehensive assessment and management of patients in out-of-hospital and inter-facility scenarios. Content is centered on problem-solving through integration of didactic, psychomotor and affective curricula.
Prerequisite: EMS 135, EMS 136, EMS 137, EMS 138, EMS 139, EMS 140, EMS 141, EMS 142
Corequisite: EMS 204
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 204- Advanced Patient Care Lab
Focuses on the comprehensive assessment and management of out-of-hospital and inter-facility patients using scenario-based learning.
Prerequisite: EMS 135, EMS 136, EMS 137, EMS 138, EMS 139, EMS 140, EMS 141, EMS 142
Corequisite: EMS 203
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 4
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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.
Prerequisite: Current EMT/B certification
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 4
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EMS 206- Pathophysiology for Health Professions
Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment.
Prerequisite: BIO 141 and BIO 142
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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EMS 207- Advanced Patient Assessment
Focuses on the principles of normal and abnormal physical exam. Emphasizes the analysis 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 a laboratory environment.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 4
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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.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 4 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 5
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EMS 210- EMS Operations
Focuses on matters related to Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations, incident and scene safety and awareness, triage, multiple and mass casualty incident operations and medical incident management (command and control of EMS incidents).
Prerequisite: EMS 135, EMS 136, EMS 137, EMS 138, EMS 139, EMS 140, EMS 141, EMS 142
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 212- Leadership and Professional Development
Focuses on the development of leadership within the field of Emergency Medical Services (EMS), topics include civic engagement, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership and research.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 1 | Contact Hours: 1
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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.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 221- Paramedic Cardiovascular Care
Covers in-depth assessment and management of cardiovascular conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. 3 credits
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: EMS 222
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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EMS 222- Paramedic Cardiovascular Care Lab
Focuses on skills involved in the assessment and management of cardiac-related emergencies as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Develops competency in basic dysrhythmia recognition and overall cardiac patient care. 2 laboratory hours. 2 hours per week. 1 credit.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: EMS 221
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 223- Paramedic Patient Care I
Covers the breadth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part I of II. Lecture 3 hours. Total 3 hours per week. 3 credits
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: EMS 224
Credit Hours: 3 | Lecture Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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EMS 224- Paramedic Patient Care I lab
Covers the skills related to the breadth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part I of II. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 2 hours per week. 1 credit
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: EMS 223
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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EMS 225- Paramedic Patient Care II
Covers the depth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Examines critical analysis, accurate diagnosis, and effective treatment of sick or injured patients. Part II of II. Lecture 5 hours. Total 5 hours per week. 5 credits
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: EMS 226
Credit Hours: 5 | Lecture Hours: 5 | Contact Hours: 5
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EMS 226- Paramedic Patient Care II Lab
Covers the skills related to the depth of medical and trauma conditions as outlined by the National Emergency Medical Service Education Standards (NEMSES) for Paramedics. Part II of II. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 4 hours per week. 2 credits
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: EMS 225
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 4 | Contact Hours: 4
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EMS 241- Paramedic Internship I
Introduces students to live patient assessment and management in the clinical and field setting. Begins a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. Part I of II. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 6 hours per week. 2 credits
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: none
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 6 | Contact Hours: 6
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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.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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EMS 244- ALS Clinical Internship 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 patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room and Trauma Centers. May be repeated as necessary.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lab Hours: 3 | Contact Hours: 3
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EMS 246- Paramedic Internship II
Introduces students to live patient assessment and management in the clinical and field set. Continues the learning experience with live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. Part II of II. Laboratory 6 hours. Total 6 hours per week. 2 credits.
Prerequisite: Current Virginia EMT and CPR certification as approved by the Virginia Office of EMS.
Corequisite: none
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 6 | Contact Hours: 6
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EMS 247- Paramedic Clinical Experience II
Continues the student experience with live patient assessment and management in the clinical setting. It is the second step in a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level.
Prerequisite: EMS 135, EMS 136, EMS 137, EMS 138, EMS 139, EMS 140, EMS 141, EMS 142, EMS 175
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 1 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 3
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EMS 248- Paramedic Comprehensive Field Experience
Expands the student experience with live patient assessment and management into the field setting. It is the third step in a continuum of learning involving live patients that leads to entry-level competence at the paramedic level. Internship 6 hours per week. 2 Credits.
Prerequisite: EMS 121, EMS 123, EMS 135, EMS 136, EMS 137, EMS 138, EMS 139, EMS 140, EMS 141, EMS 142, EMS 175
Corequisite: EMS 202, EMS 203, EMS 204, EMS 206
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Clinical Hours: 6 | Contact Hours: 6
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EMS 249- Paramedic Capstone Internship
Provides summative evaluation of the Paramedic student in the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains.
Prerequisite: EMS 202, EMS 203, EMS 204, EMS 206, EMS 247, EMS 248
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 6 | Contact Hours: 6
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EMS 255- Concepts in Critical Care
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 troubleshoot 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 interpretation and hemodialysis care.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 5 | Lecture Hours: 4 | Lab Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 6
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EMS 256- 12 Lead ECG Interpretation
Prepares students 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, electrophysiology, recognition and management of bundle branch blocks, axis deviations and chamber enlargement and the implications of these findings. Covers recognition of STEMI and NSTEMI to include management in prehospital and hospital environments. Practice in EKG interpretation provided.
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Credit Hours: 2 | Lecture Hours: 2 | Contact Hours: 2
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