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.

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.

Provides instruction in basic life support and physical assessment. Introduces role and responsibilities of the emergency medical technician/ambulance. Includes emergency operations, anatomy and physiology, bleeding, shock, mastrousers, cardiopulmonary 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.

Continues material begun in EMT 111. Includes major trauma and medical emergencies, emergency childbirth procedures, lifting and moving patients, vehicle extrication, pediatric and environmental emergencies, and mass casualty simulations. Required for certification as a Virginia EMT/B. Prerequisite: EMT 111. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EMT 176 Introduction to Advanced Life Support (3 CR)

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 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

EMT 177 Assessment Based Management (1 CR)

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 complaints. 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.

EMT 178 EMT - Intermediate I (3 CR)

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 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 4 hours per week. 

EMT 180 ALS Foundations (4 CR)

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. Lecture 4 hours per week.

EMT 181 ALS Trauma Care (3 CR)

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. Lecture 3 hours per week. 

EMT 182 ALS Medical Care (4 CR)

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 complaints. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification.   Lecture 4 hours per week.

EMT 183 ALS Skills I (1 CR)

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. Laboratory 2 hours per week.

EMT 184 ALS Skills II (2 CR)

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.  Laboratory 4 hours per week.

EMT 185 ALS Skills III (2 CR)

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. Laboratory 4 hours per week.

EMT 186 ALS Clinical Education I (2 CR)

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.  Laboratory 4 hours per week.

EMT 187 ALS Clinical Education II (2 CR)

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. .  Laboratory 4 hours per week. 

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, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and Advanced Life Support Units.  This is a 4th semester course for EMT-I/P. Prerequisites: EMT 176, 177, 183, 178, 181, 182, 184, 186, 187. Co-requisites: EMT 235, 245, 280.  Laboratory 6 hours per week.

Provides the student supervised field work experience in advance life support procedures and techniques. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

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–Basic Certification. Lecture 2 hours. Laboratory 4 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

Focuses on 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 Co-requisite for the Paramedic curriculum or for individuals responsible for EKG recognition in the workplace.] Prerequisite: EMT/B certification, EMT 112, or program head approval. Lecture 2 hours per week.

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. Prerequisite: EMT 220, EMT/B certification. Co-requisite: EMT 231. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

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, EMT/B certification. Co-requisite: EMT 225. Lecture 4 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

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 225, EMT 231, EMT–Cardiac Technician certification. Co-requisite: EMT 235. Lecture 5 hours. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 7 hours per week.

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 with EMT 232. Prerequisite: EMT 231, EMT–Cardiac Technician certification. Co-requisite: EMT 232. Laboratory 8 hours per week.

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 hour. Laboratory 2 hours. Total 3 hours per week.

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. Lecture 2 hours per week.

EMT 281 ALS Skills IV (2 CR)

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.  Laboratory 4 hours per week.

EMT 283 ALS Field Internship (5 CR)

Provides supervised direct patient contact on out-of-hospital advanced life support units. Prerequisite: EMT/B Certification.  Laboratory 10 hours per week. 

EMT 290 Coordinated Internship: Hospital Experience (1 cr.)

Provides the student supervised hospital experience in advanced life support procedures and techniques. Laboratory 5 hours per week.

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