EMS     153

153     EMS 153 – BASIC ECG RECOGNITION (2 Crs) – Focuses on the interpretation of basic electrocardiograms (ECG) and their significance. Includes an overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including structure, function and electrical conduction in the heart. Also includes advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dysrhythmia determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG. Lecture 2 Hours Per Week. Total 2 hours per week.

EMS     153

153     EMS 153 – BASIC ECG RECOGNITION (2 Crs) – Focuses on the interpretation of basic electrocardiograms (ECG) and their significance. Includes an overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including structure, function and electrical conduction in the heart. Also includes advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dysrhythmia determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG. Lecture 2 Hours Per Week. Total 2 hours per week.

EMS     153

153     EMS 153 – BASIC ECG RECOGNITION (2 Crs) – Focuses on the interpretation of basic electrocardiograms (ECG) and their significance. Includes an overview of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system including structure, function and electrical conduction in the heart. Also includes advanced concepts that build on the knowledge and skills of basic dysrhythmia determination and introduction to 12 lead ECG. Lecture 2 Hours Per Week. Total 2 hours per week.

EMS     154

154     EMS 154 – ALS CARDIAC CARE (2 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes Advanced Life Support (ALS) airway management, electrical therapy, pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of cardiovascular emergencies. It will incorporate the current American Heart Association (AHA) – ACLS guidelines and curriculum including stroke management.

EMS     154

154     EMS 154 – ALS CARDIAC CARE (2 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes Advanced Life Support (ALS) airway management, electrical therapy, pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of cardiovascular emergencies. It will incorporate the current American Heart Association (AHA) – ACLS guidelines and curriculum including stroke management.

EMS     154

154     EMS 154 – ALS CARDIAC CARE (2 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Includes Advanced Life Support (ALS) airway management, electrical therapy, pharmacology, drug and fluid administration with emphasis on patient assessment, differential diagnosis and management of cardiovascular emergencies. It will incorporate the current American Heart Association (AHA) – ACLS guidelines and curriculum including stroke management.

EMS     157

157     EMS 157 – ALS – TRAUMA CARE (3 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to utilize the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. Prerequisites include current EMT-B certification and EMS-151. Lecture 2 hours per week, Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

EMS     157

157     EMS 157 – ALS – TRAUMA CARE (3 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to utilize the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. Prerequisites include current EMT-B certification and EMS-151. Lecture 2 hours per week, Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

EMS     157

157     EMS 157 – ALS – TRAUMA CARE (3 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. At the completion of this course, the student will be able to utilize the assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. Prerequisites include current EMT-B certification and EMS-151. Lecture 2 hours per week, Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

EMS     159

159     EMS 159 – EMS SPECIAL POPULATIONS (2 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Focuses on the assessment and management of specialty patients including obstetrical, neonates, pediatric, and geriatrics. Prerequisites include EMS-151 and EMS-153. Pre or corequisites include EMS-155. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

EMS     159

159     EMS 159 – EMS SPECIAL POPULATIONS (2 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Focuses on the assessment and management of specialty patients including obstetrical, neonates, pediatric, and geriatrics. Prerequisites include EMS-151 and EMS-153. Pre or corequisites include EMS-155. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

EMS     159

159     EMS 159 – EMS SPECIAL POPULATIONS (2 Crs) – Continues the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Intermediate and/or Paramedic curricula. Focuses on the assessment and management of specialty patients including obstetrical, neonates, pediatric, and geriatrics. Prerequisites include EMS-151 and EMS-153. Pre or corequisites include EMS-155. Lecture: 1 hour per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

EMS     170

170     EMS 170 – ALS INTERNSHIP I (1 Cr) – The first in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and various advanced life support units. Lab: 3 hours per week. Total 48 hours.

EMS     170

170     EMS 170 – ALS INTERNSHIP I (1 Cr) – The first in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and various advanced life support units. Lab: 3 hours per week. Total 48 hours.

EMS     172

172     EMS 172 – ALS CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II (1 Cr) – The second in a series of clinical expereinces providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room and Trauma Centers. Corequisite: EMS-151. Lab: 3-6 hours per week. Total 48-96 hours.

EMS     172

172     EMS 172 – ALS CLINICAL INTERNSHIP II (1 Cr) – The second in a series of clinical expereinces providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room and Trauma Centers. Corequisite: EMS-151. Lab: 3-6 hours per week. Total 48-96 hours.

EMS     173

173     EMS 173 – ALS FIELD INTERNSHIP II (1 Cr) – The second in a series of field expereinces providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. Lab: 3 hours per week. Total 48 hours.

EMS     201

201     EMS 201 – EMS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (2 Cr) – Prepares students for Paramedic certification at the National Registry Level by fulfilling community activism, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership and research objectives in the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Paramedic curriculum. Lecture: 2 hour per week. Total 2 hours per week.

EMS     201

201     EMS 201 – EMS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (2 Cr) – Prepares students for Paramedic certification at the National Registry Level by fulfilling community activism, personal wellness, resource management, ethical considerations in leadership and research objectives in the Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Paramedic curriculum. Lecture: 2 hour per week. Total 2 hours per week.

EMS     205

205     EMS 205 – ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3 Crs) – Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body by systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

EMS     205

205     EMS 205 – ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3 Crs) – Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body by systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

EMS     205

205     EMS 205 – ADVANCED PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (3 Crs) – Focuses on the pathological processes of disease with emphasis on the anatomical and physiological alterations of the human body by systems. Includes diagnosis and management appropriate to the advanced health care provider in and out of the hospital environment. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

EMS     207

207     EMS 207 – ADVANCED PATIENT ASSESSMENT (3 Crs) – Focuses on the principles of normal and abnormal physical exam. Emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of physiological data to assist in patient assessment and management. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in laboratory environment. Lecture: 2 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

EMS     207

207     EMS 207 – ADVANCED PATIENT ASSESSMENT (3 Crs) – Focuses on the principles of normal and abnormal physical exam. Emphasizes the analysis and interpretation of physiological data to assist in patient assessment and management. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in laboratory environment. Lecture: 2 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 4 hours per week.

EMS     209

209     EMS 209 – ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY (4 Crs) – Focuses on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug administration. Includes drug legislation, techniques of medication administration, and principles of math calculations. Emphasizes drugs used to manage respiratory, cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, fluid and electrolyte and endocrine disorders and includes classification, mechanism of action, indications, contra-indications, precautions, and patient education. Incorporates principles related to substance abuse and hazardous materials. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in laboratory environment. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.

EMS     209

209     EMS 209 – ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY (4 Crs) – Focuses on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug administration. Includes drug legislation, techniques of medication administration, and principles of math calculations. Emphasizes drugs used to manage respiratory, cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, fluid and electrolyte and endocrine disorders and includes classification, mechanism of action, indications, contra-indications, precautions, and patient education. Incorporates principles related to substance abuse and hazardous materials. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in laboratory environment. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.

EMS     209

209     EMS 209 – ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY (4 Crs) – Focuses on the principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and drug administration. Includes drug legislation, techniques of medication administration, and principles of math calculations. Emphasizes drugs used to manage respiratory, cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal, fluid and electrolyte and endocrine disorders and includes classification, mechanism of action, indications, contra-indications, precautions, and patient education. Incorporates principles related to substance abuse and hazardous materials. Applies principles during the assessment and management of trauma, medical, and specialty patients in laboratory environment. Lecture: 3 hours per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 5 hours per week.

EMS     211

211     EMS 211 – OPERATIONS (2 Crs) – Prepares the student in the theory and application of the following: medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness. (Conforms to the current Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for EMT-Paramedics.) Lecture: 1 hour per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

EMS     211

211     EMS 211 – OPERATIONS (2 Crs) – Prepares the student in the theory and application of the following: medical incident command, rescue awareness and operations, hazardous materials incidents, and crime scene awareness. (Conforms to the current Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services curriculum for EMT-Paramedics.) Lecture: 1 hour per week. Lab: 2 hours per week. Total 3 hours per week.

EMS     242

242     EMS 242 – ALS CLINICAL INTERNSHIP III (1 Cr) – This is the third in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and various advanced life support units. Lab: 3 hours per week. Total 48 hours.

EMS     242

242     EMS 242 – ALS CLINICAL INTERNSHIP III (1 Cr) – This is the third in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room, Trauma Centers and various advanced life support units. Lab: 3 hours per week. Total 48 hours.

EMS     243

243     EMS 243 – ALS FIELD INTERSHIP III (1 Cr) – The third in a series of field experiences providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. Lab: 3 hours per week. Total 48 hours.

EMS     244

244     EMS 244 – ALS CLINICAL INTERNSHIP IV (1 Cr) – The fourth in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room and Trauma Centers. One credit course, may be repeated as necessary. Lab: 3 hours per week. Total 48 hours

EMS     244

244     EMS 244 – ALS CLINICAL INTERNSHIP IV (1 Cr) – The fourth in a series of clinical experiences providing supervised direct patient contact in appropriate patient care facilities in and out of hospitals. Includes but not limited to patient care units such as the Emergency Department, Critical Care units, Pediatric, Labor and Delivery, Operating Room and Trauma Centers. One credit course, may be repeated as necessary. Lab: 3 hours per week. Total 48 hours

EMS     245

245     EMS 245 – ALS FIELD INTERNSHIP IV (1 Cr) – The fourth in a series of field expereinces providing supervised direct patient care in out-of-hospital advanced life support units. One credit course, may be repeated as necessary. Lab: 3 hours per week. Total 48 hours.