Course Descriptions - Spring 2007

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Meets DOT 1994 and MDPH/OEMS 1998 curriculum requirements. Successful course completion qualifies the individual for the Massachusetts Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) Certification Examination. Areas covered include: airway management and oxygen therapy; wound care and fracture management; injuries to the head, neck, and spine; shock; pharmacology and aerosolized medications; cardiac arrest management (including use of defibrillators); medical emergencies; emergency childbirth; auto extrication. State Exam and Certification fees are not included in tuition. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

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Basic Algebra I proficiency and EMT101 Emergency Medical Technician Minimum Grade of: C

BIO101 Human Biology Minimum Grade of: C and BIO102 Human Biology Laboratory Minimum Grade of: C or BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I Minimum Grade of: C and EMT104 Pharmacology for the Paramedic Minimum Grade of: C and EMT105 Medical Emergencies Minimum Grade of: C

Introduces the role and responsibilities of the paramedic in providing emergency medical services. The proces of conducting patient assessment and establishing a therapeutic realtionship are presented.

Basic Algebra I proficiency and EMT101 Emergency Medical Technician Minimum Grade of: C

BIO101 Human Biology Minimum Grade of: C and BIO102 Human Biology Laboratory Minimum Grade of: C or BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I Minimum Grade of: C and EMT103 Introduction to Paramedicine Minimum Grade of: C and EMT105 Medical Emergencies Minimum Grade of: C

Presents the general principles of pharmacology and the major drugs used in an emergency setting. Topics include cardiovascular, respiratory, analgesic,gastrointestinal, antibiotic and CNS medications, as well as the indications, contraindications and side effects. Routes of administration are taught during the laboratory session.

College Reading proficiency and Basic Algebra I proficiency and EMT101 Emergency Medical Technician Minimum Grade of: C

Topics include advanced patient assessment techniques; establishing and maintaining an airway; caring for the emotionally disturbed patent; obstetrical and gynecological emergencies; and pediatric medial emergencies. Emphasis is placed on the EMT-P working as a team member, and identifying the limitations of paramedicine in the emergency medical setting.

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BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II Minimum Grade of: C and EMT105 Medical Emergencies Minimum Grade of: C

EMT107 Cardiovascular Emergencies Minimum Grade of: C and EMT110 Special Populations in Paramedicine Minimum Grade of: C and HES210 Pediatric Advanced Life Support Minimum Grade of: C and HES211 Neonatal Resuscitation Program Minimum Grade of: C

Management of trauma, including assessment skills and managing patients with shock, unstable airways, injuries to the extremities, burns, and spinal injuries. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

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BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II Minimum Grade of: C and EMT105 Medical Emergencies Minimum Grade of: C

EMT106 Trauma Emergencies Minimum Grade of: C and EMT110 Special Populations in Paramedicine Minimum Grade of: C and HES210 Pediatric Advanced Life Support Minimum Grade of: C and HES211 Neonatal Resuscitation Program Minimum Grade of: C

Management of patients with cardiovascular disease or who experience catastrophic cardiovascular events. Includes cardiac monitoring, acquiring and interpreting a 12-lead EKG, cardiac pharmacological intervention, and the use of electrical therapies in the treatment of cardiac dysrhythmias. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

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EMT106 Trauma Emergencies Minimum Grade of: C and EMT107 Cardiovascular Emergencies Minimum Grade of: C and HES210 Pediatric Advanced Life Support Minimum Grade of: C and HES211 Neonatal Resuscitation Program Minimum Grade of: C

HES205 Cardiac Dysrhythmia Recognition and Management Minimum Grade of: C and HES207 Clinical Pathophysiology Minimum Grade of: C and HES209 Advanced Cardiac Life Support Minimum Grade of: C

Provides the student with an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in classroom and laboratory in a supervised clinical setting. Rotations include the emergency department, IV team, morgue, and prehospital experience. Requires 240 experiential hours. Must be currently enrolled in the EMT-P program in order to participate. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

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EMT108 Paramedicine Clinical Rotation Minimum Grade of: C

Provides the student with an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in classroom and laboratory to ambulance transport under supervision. Requires 240 experiential hours. Must be currently enrolled in the EMT-P program in order to participate. (2 credits; a minimum of 240 hours in an off-campus facility with ambulance services) PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

EMT103 Introduction to Paramedicine Minimum Grade of: C

Topics include advanced patient assessment techniques, caring for patients with special challenges, neonatal and pediatric emergencies, abuse and assault, geriatric emergencies and the chronic care patient. Emphasis is placed on the EMT-P working as a team member, and identifying the limitations of paramedicine in the emergency medical setting. (3 credits; 2 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours)

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EMT109 Paramedicine Field Experience I Minimum Grade of: C

Provides the student with an opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge learned in classroom and laboratory to ambulance transport under supervision and to build on competencies learned in Paramedicine Field Experience I.. Requires 160 experiential hours. Must be currently enrolled in the EMT-P program in order to participate. (2 credits; a minimum, of 160 hours in an off-campus facility with ambulance services) PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

Northern Essex Community College

EMT101

Emergency Medical Technician

EMT103

Introduction to Paramedicine

EMT104

Pharmacology for the Paramedic

EMT105

Medical Emergencies

EMT106

Trauma Emergencies

EMT107

Cardiovascular Emergencies

EMT108

Paramedicine Clinical Rotation

EMT109

Paramedicine Field Experience I

EMT110

Special Populations in Paramedicine

EMT209

Paramedicine Field Experience II