BIO 103 – General Biology

Required

Introduction to biology at the molecular and cellular levels. Topics include cell structure in microbes and more complex organisms, genetics, and energy acquisition and use by living systems. Three class hours and two laboratory hours per week.

3 credits

BIO 212 – A&P I

Required

A study of basic relational anatomic terminology in which the student learns how the musculoskeletal systems permit body movement, studies the structure of the cell membrane and its role in cellular input, output, and communication and understands the structure and functioning of the human central nervous system.

3 credits

BIO 213 – A&P II

Required

A study of the endocrine organs and the hormones they produce, reproductive physiology, and the anatomic components of the abdomen and pelvis and their regional and systems relationships. Includes the physiology of the respiratory, digestive, and urinary organ systems and how they function to maintain homeostasis.

3 credits

CHM 110 – Intro. to Chemistry I

Required

Students survey and apply fundamental concepts of general, inorganic and organic chemistry; explore the nature of scientific inquiry; apply standard methods in calculations and unit analysis; and gain experience with key laboratory techniques.

3 credits

PSY 101 – General Psychology

Required

A study of the basic concepts, theories and findings in learning, perception, motivation, thinking, and personality.

3 credits

EMS 220 – EMT Basic

Required

Students must earn a nationally recognized EMT-B and AHA BLS CPR certification before progressing to the required courses in the Paramedic Science major.

8 credits

EMS 240 – Intro to Paramedic I

Required

This course introduces the practical skills required for paramedic certification. Students will engage in patient interviews, physical exams and form diagnostic impressions and care plans in a simulated environment.

3 credits

EMS 270 – Patient Assess in Med Emergencies Adv EMS Paramedic

Required

This course covers patient assessment techniques and is required for paramedic certification.

3 credits

EMS 290 – Pharmacology in Adv EMS

Required

This course introduces the fundamental principles of pharmacology and medication administration. Topics include terminology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, weights, measures, drug calculations, and administration routes.

3 credits

EMS 300 – Life Span and Med Emerg in Adv EMS

Required

This course covers medical, ethical and legal issues, and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death. Topics include OB/GYN, neonatal, pediatric and geriatric emergencies.

3 credits

EMS 360 – Cardiology in Adv EMS

Required

This course studies cardiovascular emergencies and includes an overview of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, rhythm interpretation, cardiac pharmacology, and patient treatment.

3 credits

EMS 380 – Trauma in Adv EMS

Required

This course provides an in-depth study of trauma including pharmacological interventions for conditions frequently encountered in the pre-hospital setting.

3 credits

EMS 490 – Senior Seminar

Required

An interdisciplinary capstone seminar in Paramedicine Studies that will provide the student with the opportunity to select and explore, with the aid of an instructor, special topics that integrate the course content presented throughout the Paramedic Studies sequence of prehospital medicine.

3 credits

EMS 496 – Clinical Placement

Required

Work-based learning experience conducted in a hospital/clinical setting that enables the paramedic student to apply theory, concepts, and skills learned during the classroom/lab portion of the program.

3 credits

EMS 498 – Paramedic Field Placement

Required

Students will apply theory and acquired clinical skills while performing pre-hospital treatment under the supervision of experienced, certified paramedics during 250 hours of field internship.

3 credits