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EM 100 First Responder (O)
3 Semester Hours
Pre-requisite: CPR Certified
This course has been developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation
and adopted by the West Virginia Bureau of Health and Human Resources
Office of Emergency Medical Services. This course is designed for
individuals wanting enhanced first aid skills or those seeking
employment with law enforcement, fire department, or other entities in
which arriving first on the scene of an emergency event may occur in the
line of duty. Successful completion of the course will make the student
eligible to sit for National Registry Certification.
EM 101 Airway Management (SU)
2 Semester Hours
This course teaches the student to recognize and effectively manage a
patient with an airway emergency. Various adjuncts and techniques will
be taught in order to maintain and successfully secure an airway for
both medical and trauma patients.
EM 102 Introduction to EMS (SU)
3 Semester hours
This course covers roles and responsibilities, well being of the
paramedic, illness and injury prevention, medical-legal issues, ethics,
life-span and therapeutic communications in the pre-hospital
environment. The student also has eight hours in which to observe
interaction between the emergency call and the telecommunicator at a
designated 911 communication center.
EM 103 Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (SF)
7 Semester Hours
This course is designed to instruct the student to the level of
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. This includes skills necessary for
the individual to provide basic life support with fire, ambulance, or
other specialized service. Students will learn the proper procedure of
performing a detailed patient assessment by obtaining pertinent medical
history and performing a hands-on physical assessment. The student will
learn immobilization techniques to stabilize an unstable spine as well
as other fractures determined by the mechanism of injury. The use of AED
(Automated External Defibrillator) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is
also included. This course is in compliance with Ch. 16, Article 4C of
the West Virginia code (EMS Act) and West Virginia Division of Health
Legislative Rules, Title 64, Series 48, Emergency Medical Services. This
course follows the 120-hour DOT approved curriculum.
EM 104 Emergency Medical Services I
11 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EMT-B and AHA CPR Certification.
This course is an intense introduction to advanced emergency skills for
the certified EMT-B. Upon successful completion, the student will
demonstrate proficiency in the following skill areas: patient
assessment, advanced airway, basic ECG interpretation/treatment, and
various routes of drug administration. The semester is broken down into
seven divisions consisting of preparatory, airway, patient assessment,
trauma, medical, and special considerations. An overview of the human
body systems will be conducted. Topics include areas of instruction in
pharmacology, pulmonary, neurology, gastroenterology, urology,
cardiovascular, renal, behavior, environmental, substance abuse,
allergic reactions, diabetic emergencies, infectious and communicable
diseases. Special considerations include gynecology, geriatrics,
neonatal resuscitation, pediatrics, and obstetrics.
EM 108 Clinical/Lab I (S)
1 Semester Hour
Co-requisite: EM 104.
Practical lab sessions include, but not limited to: basic/advanced
airways, various routes of medication administration, ECG
interpretation/treatment, patient assessment, and basic skills. The
students must complete 25 hours in the clinical setting and 25 hours in
the field to progress to the next semester.
EM 114 Pre-hospital Pharmacology (SU)
3 Semester Hours
A study of specific medications used in the pre-hospital setting will be
the focus of this section. The student will be introduced to
pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug calculations and
administration. Often used and prescribed medication(s)/OTC’s will be
researched and investigated.
EM 115 Clinical/Practicum (SU)
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EM 104 and EM 108
This course contains 300 hours of clinical and field internship. Areas
of concentration include, but are not limited to, the emergency
department, intensive care, surgery, psychiatric, pediatrics,
obstetrics, respiratory, and medical command.
EM 116 Cardiopulmonary (F)
5 Semester Hours
This course teaches the student to assess and manage patients with
pulmonary and cardiovascular emergencies in the pre-hospital setting.
Current ACLS guidelines will be followed.
EM 117 Medical Emergencies (F)
4 Semester Hours
This course reviews the assessment and management of medical patients
with diseases related to endocrine, neurology, allergies, anaphylaxis,
gastroenterolgy, urology, toxicology, and hematology. Topics also
include infectious/communicable diseases, environmental, and behavioral
emergencies.
EM 118 Patient Assessment (F)
2 Semester Hours
Students will learn the proper techniques for patient assessment,
history taking, communication, documentation, and clinical decision
making while caring for the patient in the pre-hospital setting.
EM 119 Trauma/Shock/Management (F)
3 Semester Hours
This course teaches the student about various trauma systems and the
mechanism of injuries in preparation for the trauma patient. The student
will learn how to properly assess and tr eat conditions such as;
hemorrhage, shock, soft tissue injury, head/facial injuries, burns,
spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and musculoskeletal trauma.
EM 120 Coordinated Clinical Internship I (F)
3 Semester Hours
This course takes the student outside the classroom into a supervised
clinical setting. The State Department of EMS has designated a minimum
number of clinical hours but competencies must be met as well. Minimum
hours may be extended to allow the student to meet all competencies
required. Clinical rotations are scheduled with each student on an
individual basis with the preceptor and EMS Coordinator.
EM 201 Emergency Medical Services II (F)
11 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EM 104 and EM 108
This course provides the student with a greater in-depth knowledge of
anatomy/physiology and the pathophysiology relevant to patient care in
the pre-hospital setting. Enhancement of the skills and knowledge
learned in Emergency Medical Services I in the areas of patient
assessment, trauma, pulmonary, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology,
allergies, and anaphylaxis.
EM 203 Clinical/Lab II (F)
1 Semester Hour
Co-requisite: EM 201.
This lab course places greater emphasis on trauma skills and patient
assessment in the pre-hospital setting for disease processes in the
areas of pulmonary, cardiology, neurology, endocrinology, allergies, and
anaphylaxis. The student must complete 50 clinical hours to progress to
the next semester.
EM 212 Emergency Medical Services III (S)
11 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: EM 201 and EM 203
This course provides the student with a greater in-depth knowledge of
anatomy/physiology and the pathophysiology relevant to patient care in
the pre-hospital setting. Enhancement of the skills and knowledge
learned in Emergency Medical Services I and II in the areas of
gastroenterology, urology, nephrology, toxicology, hematology,
environmental, infectious diseases, psychiatric, and behavioral
emergencies. Other topics include life-span, acute interventions,
assessment-based management, operations, intervention for the
chronic-care patient, abuse, assault, and special considerations.
EM 214 Clinical/Lab III (S)
1 Semester Hour
Co-requisite: EM 212.
This lab course places greater emphasis on patient assessment in the
pre-hospital setting for disease processes in the areas of
gastroenterology, urology, nephrology, toxicology, environmental,
infectious diseases, psychiatric, and behavioral emergencies. Special
considerations will be addressed such as: obstetrics, pediatrics, and
geriatrics. Students must complete 50 hours of field rotations.
EM 215 Emergency Services Seminar (S)
3 Semester Hours
Co-requisite: EM 212 and EM 214.
This capstone course is a group and individual comprehensive review of
the program objectives and practical skills in preparation of the
National Registry Exam. The student is expected to integrate the
knowledge and critical thinking skills acquired in all previous required
courses.
EM 216 Assessment Based Management (S)
1 Semester Hour
This course is scenario based starting with the emergency call moving
from the field to th e ambulance and transport to the emergency room.
Students will follow the guidelines of assessment based management for
adult, pediatric, geriatric patients involved in trauma or medical
emergency. Emphasis will placed on team leader skills, ability to
control the scene, ability to use resources effectively, treatment and
transport. The student must perform an entry-level paramedic int his
course to eligible to sit for the National Registry examination for EMT-Paramedic.
EM 217 Special Considerations (S)
4 Semester Hours
This course will focus on assessment and management of patients with
special needs and considerations such as neonatal, pediatric, geriatric,
challenged patients with physical or mental impairments, and invention
for the chronic care patients.
EM 218 Rescue Operations (S)
4 Semester Hours
Topics covered will be ambulance operations, medical incident command,
rescue awareness/operations, hazardous materials incidents, and crime
scene awareness.
EM 219 Coordinated Field Internship II (S)
2 Semester Hours
This course takes the student outside the classroom into a supervised
field setting. The State Department of EMS designated a minimum number
of clinical hours for the ambulance, but various patient contract must
be met. Team leader skills will be assessed by a designated field
preceptor. Minimum hours may be extended to allow the student to meet
all competencies required. Clinical rotations are scheduled with each
student on an individual basis with the preceptor and EMS Coordinator.
EM 220 Coordinated Clinical Internship II (S)
2 Semester Hours
This course takes the student outside the classroom into the supervised
clinical setting. The State Department of EMS has designated a minimum
number of clinical hours but competencies must be med as well. Minimum
hours may be extended to allow the student to meet all competencies
required. Clinical rotations are scheduled with each student on an
individual basis with the preceptor and EMS Coordinator.
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Last Update -
05/21/2007
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