Emergency Medical Services
EMS 100 (3)
Emergency Medical Services First Response Training Course
Working knowledge of emergency medicine per the U.S. Department of Transportation guidelines. Two lecture; two lab.
EMS 105 (4)
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness First Responder course using the curriculum of the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), a nonprofit organization consisting of physicians and healthcare providers from around the world who have approved and recommended practice guidelines and minimum course topics on the best methods of handling wilderness related trauma, illness and environmental emergencies. Four Lecture.
EMS 131 (8)
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician course using the 1994 curriculum adapted by the Arizona Department of Health Services. This course will help prepare students for the Arizona State Department of Health Services EMT Examination. Prerequisites: per DHS standards are required prior to entry into course: 18 years old by the end of the course, Professional/Healthcare Provider C.P.R. certification, verification that student has proficiency in reading at the 9th grade level (RDG 089 or placement test scores beyond prerequisite course), TB skin test no longer than six month prior to the beginning of class, proof of MMR or titer vaccinations. Pre or co requisite: FSC 137 Hazardous Materials Awareness, (FSC 138 for Fire Science students). Eight Lecture.
EMS 211 (2)
Emergency Medical Technician Refresher
Updates basic EMT graduates on new techniques and reviews important principles in client care, basic life support, and transportation of the sick and injured. Emphasizes practical usage and experience in all phases. Meets Arizona Department of Health Services refresher training requirements. Prerequisite: EMS 131 or Consent of Instructor. May be repeated for additional credit as an exception to general college policy; maximum of six credits in EMS 211 may apply toward a degree. Two lecture.
EMS 262 (47)
Certified Emergency Paramedic
Preparation of the Certified Basic Emergency Medical Technician for transition to an advanced Certified Emergency Paramedic provider level. Includes human anatomy and physiology, physical assessment, advanced airway and ventilation techniques, intravenous therapy, medical emergencies, and trauma patient management. Interested students will go through a rigorous testing process and should contact the EMS program coordinator. Prerequisite: One year as a Certified EMT-Basic and acceptance to the program. Pre or co requisite: FSC 138 Hazardous Materials First Responder. Lecture twenty-seven. Lab forty.
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