Course Descriptions 2009-2010 Catalog

Emergency Medical Services

CCN 230 Basic EKG Interpretation
2 Credits
Develops the ability of the registered nurse to read and interpret the electrocardiogram of the critically ill client and apply treatment modalities. Requires critical thinking and analytic skills.

EMS 125 EMT Basic
9 Credits
Enables the student after successful completion of this course to take the National Registry of EMTs Certification Examination to enable the student to become Colorado State certified. Includes written and practical examinations. Student must be at least 18 years of age.
COREQUISITE: EMS 170.

EMS 126 EMT Basic Refresher
3 Credits
Provides required didactic and skills review for renewing EMT students. Accommodates the needs of the re-entry EMT student.
PREREQUISITES: Current CPR card, current or less than 36 months expired EMT Basic certification.

EMS 130 EMT Intravenous Therapy
2 Credits
Focuses on cognitive and skill practice as required by Colorado Pre-hospital Care program for EMT Basic level IV approval. Examines criteria, procedures and techniques for ICV therapy, discusses fluid and electrolyte balance and principles and treatment for shock.
PREREQUISITES: Current State EMT B Certification, all Hepatitis B vaccinations and current CPR card.

EMS 134 The Geriatric Patient
1 Credit
Focuses on working with the elderly population and is designed for healthcare providers (EMTs, paramedics, nurses). Utilizes various readings, assignments, papers, experiences and meetings with elderly people and patients to discover new ways of viewing the elderly and communicating and working with the geriatric patient. Covers the process of assessment of the elderly patient.

EMS 136 EMT/Paramedic Safety Issues In The Field
1 Credit
Provides EMTs and paramedics with the skills needed to quickly assess the scene for potential hazards to themselves. Introduces topics on scene safety, evaluation of potential problem patients, verbal communication control techniques, physical control techniques for the problem patient, and scene control techniques.

EMS 150 Pediatric Education For Pre-Hospital Professionals
1 Credit
Provides the student with core knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency care to the pediatric patient.
PREREQUISITE: EMT-Basic or approval from Program Coordinator.

EMS 170 EMT Basic Clinical
1 Credit
Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required of initial and some renewal processes.
COREQUISITE: EMS 125 or EMS 126.

EMS 213 Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support
1 Credit
Provides basic and/or advanced trauma life support information and skill practice.
PREREQUISITE: EMT Basic or higher.

EMS 214 Basic Trauma Life Support
1 Credit
Provides students with information and skill practice to treat trauma patients in the pre-hospital environment.

EMS 225 Fundamentals Of Paramedic Practice
3 Credits
Serves as the first course of the National Standard Paramedic Curriculum as approved by the Colorado State Department of Health and Environment.
PREREQUISITE: EMT Basic.

EMS 226 Fundamentals Of Paramedic Practice-Lab
2 Credits
Serves as the lab experience to coincide with EMS 225 topics.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance in paramedic program-site specific.
COREQUISITE: EMS 225.

EMS 227 Paramedic Special Considerations
3 Credits
Focuses on a comprehensive study of Advanced Life Support Practice.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance into paramedic program-site specific.

EMS 228 Paramedic Special Considerations Lab
2 Credits
Serves as the lab experience for those students enrolled in EMS 227.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific.
COREQUISITE: EMS 227.

EMS 229 Paramedic Pharmacology
3 Credits
Focuses on a comprehensive study of emergency pharmacology.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance in paramedic program-site specific.

EMS 230 Paramedic Pharmacology Lab
2 Credits
Serves as the required lab course in the paramedic education program.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to paramedic programsite specific.

EMS 231 Paramedic Cardiology
5 Credits
Addresses cardiology topics as presented in the National Standard Curriculum for paramedics.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific.

EMS 232 Paramedic Cardiology Lab
1 Credit
Incorporates a hands-on application of principles of cardiac care in the hospital environment.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific.

EMS 233 Paramedic Medical Emergencies
4 Credits
Focuses on a comprehensive study of adult medical emergencies.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific.

EMS 234 Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab
1 Credit
Focuses on a clinical study of adult and pediatric medical emergencies.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific.

EMS 235 Paramedic Trauma Emergencies
4 Credits
Focuses on a comprehensive study of adult and pediatric trauma emergencies.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific.

EMS 236 Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Lab
1 Credit
Serves as a lab presenting various acute trauma scenarios.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific.

EMS 237 Paramedic Internship Preparatory
2 Credits
Reviews concepts and techniques used in the pre-hospital setting.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to paramedic programsite specific.

EMS 275 Special Topics
1-10 Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in-depth exploration of special topics of interest.

EMS 280 Paramedic Internship I
6 Credits
Serves as the preceptor/internship program for paramedic students.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to paramedic programsite specific.

EMS 281 Paramedic Internship II
6 Credits
Serves as the continuation of EMS 280 preceptor program for paramedic students.
PREREQUISITE: Acceptance to paramedic program site specific.

EMS 285 Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
PREREQUISITES: Instructor’s permission.

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