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Listed below is a sample sequence of courses. Please meet with an advisor for scheduling options. |
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| First Semester | (17 Credits) |
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| 10531168 | EMT Basic | 4 |
| 10801195 | Written Communication | 3 |
| 10806177 | General Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| 10809196 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
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| 10809172 | Race, Ethnic & Diversity Studies | 3 |
| 10809198 | Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| Second Semester | (14 Credits) |
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| 10801196 | Oral/Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
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| 10801198 | Speech | 3 |
| 10806179 | Advanced Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| 10806197 | Microbiology | 4 |
| 10809188 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Third Semester | (18 Credits) |
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| 10531151 | Paramedic Fundamentals | 5 |
| 10531152 | Paramedic Pharmacology | 4 |
| 10531155 | Respiratory Management | 2 |
| 10531156 | Cardiology I | 3 |
| 10531157 | Clinical 1 | 4 |
| Fourth Semester | (18 Credits) |
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| 10531158 | Cardiology II | 3 |
| 10531159 | Medical Emergencies | 3 |
| 10531164 | Trauma | 3 |
| 10531165 | Emergency Care for Specialists | 3 |
| 10531166 | EMS Operations | 3 |
| 10531167 | Clinical 2 | 3 |
Total Credits |
67 |
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| EMT Basic - 4 credits This course provides the student with the fundamentals of Emergency Medical Services. Based upon the State of Wisconsin/U.S. Department of Transportation/National Highway Transportation Safety Administration curriculum, this 144 hour course includes, classroom instruction - lectures, discussion, demonstrations, skill practice and an additional patient care experience which requires a minimum of five patient care contacts. The American Heart Association Health Care Provider Certification is taken during this initial course. Prerequisite: Admission to Paramedic Technician 105311, EMT Paramedic 315311, or EMT Basic 305313 |
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| Written Communications - 3 credits Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising, and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas, and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Note: It is recommended that students enrolling in this course possess word processing skills. |
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| General Anatomy & Physiology - 4 credits Examines basic concepts of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to health sciences. Using a body systems approach, the course emphasizes the interrelationships between structure and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization of the entire human body. It is intended to prepare health care professionals who need to apply basic concepts of whole body anatomy and physiology to informed decision-making and professional communication with colleagues and patients. Prerequisite: Prep for Basic Biology 10836113, Prep for Basic Chemistry 10836133, or high school biology or chemistry |
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| Intro to Sociology - 3 credits Introduces students to the basic concepts of Sociology: culture, socialization, social stratification, multi-culturalism, and the five institutions including family, politics, economics, religion and education. Other topics include: demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social change and social organization. |
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| Race, Ethnic & Diversity Studies - 3 credits Race, Ethnic, & Diversity is a course that draws from several disciplines to reaffirm the basic American values of justice and equality by teaching a basic vocabulary, a history of immigrants and conquest, principles of transcultural communication, legal liability and the value of aesthetic production to increase the probability of respectful encounters among people. In addition to an analysis of majority/minority relations in a multicultural context, the topics of ageism, sexism, gender differences, sexual orientation, the disabled and the American Disability Act (ADA) are explored. Ethnic relations are studied in global and comparative perspectives. |
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| Intro to Psychology - 3 credits This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. It directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings. |
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| Oral/Interpersonal Communications - 3 credits Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and non-verbal communication and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities and other projects. |
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| Speech - 3 credits Explores the fundamentals of effective oral presentation to small and large groups. Topic selection, audience analysis, methods of organization, research, structuring evidence and support, delivery techniques, and other essential elements of speaking successfully, including the listening process, form the basis of this course. |
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| Advanced Anatomy & Physiology - 4 credits Advanced Anatomy and Physiology is the second semester in a two-semester sequence in which normal human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body system approach with emphasis on the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. Instructional delivery is within a classroom and laboratory setting. Experimentation within a science lab will include analysis of cellular metabolism, the individual components of body systems such as the nervous, neuromuscular, cardiovascular, and urinary. Continued examination of homeostatic mechanisms and their relationship to fluid, electrolyte, acid-base balance and blood. Integration of genetics to human reproduction and development are also included in this course. Prerequisite: General Anatomy & Physiology 10806177 |
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| Microbiology - 4 credits This course examines microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, growth and the relationship between humans and microorganisms. Disease production, epidemiology, host defense mechanisms and the medical impact of microbes in the environment, industry, and biotechnology are also addressed. Prerequisite: General Anatomy & Physiology 10806177 or another approved, postsecondary biology course |
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| Developmental Psychology - 3 credits Developmental Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that affect the individual from conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others. |
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| Paramedic Fundamentals - 5 credits This course provides the students with the basic knowledge of the EMS System, Roles and Responsibilities, Well-Being of the Paramedic, Illness and Injury Prevention, Medical-Legal Aspects, Ethics, General Principles, Pathophysiology, Therapeutic Communications, History Taking, Physical Exam Techniques, Patient Assessment, Clinical Decision Making, Verbal Communication, and Documentation. The student will gain and understanding of the basic principles of shock management. Prerequisite: Admission to EMT-Paramedic Technician Program 105311 |
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| Paramedic Pharmacology - 4 credits This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the knowledge of basic pharmacodynamics. The student will gain the knowledge and skills required to safely and precisely access the venous circulation, and to select, prepare, and administer appropriate medications used in the treatment of disorders of the major body systems. Prerequisite: Paramedic Fundamentals 10531151 |
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| Respiratory Management - 2 credits This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to establish and/or maintain a patent airway, oxygenate, and ventilate a patient. Prerequisites: Admission to EMT-Paramedic Technician Program 105311 and Paramedic Fundamentals 10531151; Paramedic Pharmacology 10531152 |
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| Cardiology I - 3 credits This course will provide the student with the basic knowledge and skills to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings, with ECG interpretation, in order to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for a patient with cardiovascular disease. Prerequisites: Admission to EMT-Paramedic Technician Program 105311and Paramedic Fundamentals 10531151; Paramedic Pharmacology 10531152; Respiratory Management 10531155 |
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| Clinical 1 - 4 credits The student is required to complete 288 hours of documented practical skills application and observation at the beginning EMT-paramedic level. The student will perform required skill competencies at a variety of clinical and field internship sites under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor. Prerequisite: Admission to EMT-Paramedic Technician Program 10531. Corequisites: Paramedic Fundamentals 10531151; Paramedic Pharmacology 10531152; Respiratory Management 1053115; Cardiology 1 10531156 |
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| Cardiology II- 3 credits This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to integrate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for a patient with Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) and includes Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification. The student will gain an understanding of basic 12 lead ECG interpretation as it applies to the treatment for a patient with ACS. Prerequisites: Admission to EMT-Paramedic Technician 10531 or EMT Paramedic 315311 Program and Paramedic Fundamentals 10531151; Paramedic Pharmacology 10531152; Respiratory Management 10531155; Cardiology I 10531156 |
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| Medical Emergencies - 3 credits This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for patient's experiencing Neurology, Endocrine, Allergic or Anaphylactic Emergencies, Gastroenterology, Renal/Urology, Toxicology, Hematology, Environmental Emergencies, Infectious and Communicable Diseases, and Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders: Prerequisites: Admission to EMT-Paramedic Technician Program 10531 and Paramedic Fundamentals 10531151; Paramedic Pharmacology 10531152; Respiratory Management 10531155; Cardiology I 10531156; Cardiology II 10531158 |
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| Trauma - 3 credits This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to integrate the principles of kinematics to enhance the patient assessment and predict the likelihood of injuries based on the patient's mechanism of injury. This course includes; Soft Tissue Trauma, Burns, Head and Facial Trauma, Spinal Trauma, Abdominal Trauma, Thoracic Trauma, and Mechanism of Injury Trauma Systems. This course includes - Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) Certification. Prerequisites: Admission to EMT-Paramedic Technician 105311 or EMT Paramedic 31531 Program and Paramedic Fundamentals 10531151; Paramedic Pharmacology; Respiratory Management 10531155; Cardiology I 10531156; Cardiology II 10531158 and Medical Emergencies 10531159 |
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| Emergency Care for Specialists - 3 credits This course will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment management plan for the patient experiencing a gynecology, obstetric, neonatal, pediatric, or geriatric emergency. This course also covers the victim of abuse or assault, patients with special challenges, acute interventions in the home care patient, and life span development. This course includes Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal (NALS) Certification. Prerequisites: Admission to EMT-Paramedic Technician 105311 or EMT Paramedic 315311 Program and Paramedic Fundamentals 10531151; Paramedic Pharmacology 10531152; Respiratory Management 10531155; Cardiology I 10531156; Cardiology II 10531158; MedicalEmergencies10531159 and Trauma 10531164 |
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| EMS Operations - 3 credits This course includes Ambulance Operations, Medical Incident Command, Rescue Awareness, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Assessment Based Management, and NREMT-P prep. Prerequisites: Admission to EMT-Paramedic Technician 105311 or EMT Paramedic 31531 Program and Paramedic Fundamentals 10531151; Paramedic Pharmacology 10531152: Respiratory Management 10531155; Cardiology I 10531156; Cardiology II 10531158; Medical Emergencies 10531159; Trauma 10531164; and Emergency Care for Specialists 10531165 |
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| Clinical 2 - 3 credits The student is required to complete 216 hours of documented practical skills application and observation at the beginning EMT-paramedic level. The student will perform required skill competencies at a variety of clinical and field internship sites under the direct supervision of an approved preceptor. Prerequisites: Admission to EMT-Paramedic Technician 105311 or EMT Paramedic 315311 Program and Paramedic Fundamentals 10531151; Paramedic Pharmacology 10531152; Respiratory Management 10531155; Cardiology I 10531156 Corequisites: Cardiology II 10531158; Medical Emergencies 10531159; Trauma 10531164; Emergency Care for Specialists 10531165; EMS Operations 10531166 and Clinical I 10531157 |
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