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    • 8.00 Credits

      Fundamentals of Paramedic I is the first of two lecture courses to include the following topics: paramedic roles, responsibilities, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, general pathophysiology, general pharmacology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies and introduction to cardiology.

      Prerequisites: Admission to the Paramedic Program

      Corequisites: EMSP 1401 and EMSP 1311

      <8 Credit Hours - 8 Lecture Hours

      Note: Course not designed for transfer.

    • 3.00 Credits

      Paramedic Practicum is a combination of laboratory and scenarios based course intended to assist students on developing skills related to the theories presented in their previous courses. This course will allow for preparation for psychomotor licensure testing and preparation as a competent entry level Paramedic.

      Credits Hours: 3

      Clinical Hours: 90

      Prerequisites & Notes

      Prerequisites: EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801, EMSP 1311, EMSP 2402, EMSP 2802 and EMSP 2412Corequisites: EMSP 2403 and EMSP 2513Note: Course is not designed for transfer.

    • 4.00 Credits

      Paramedic Skills Lab II is a laboratory based course intended to utilize scenarios to emphasize respiratory/cardiac emergencies (on-going from EMSP 1401), pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology and nephrology, hematology, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, trauma, continuing cardiology, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical conditions. This course includes application of principles and processes discussed in Fundamentals II.

      Credits Hours: 4

      Lab Hours: 120

      Prerequisites & Notes

      Prerequisites: EMSP 1801, EMSP 1401, and EMSP 1311Corequisites: EMPS 2802 and EMSP 2412Note: Course is not designed for transfer.

    • 4.00 Credits

      Paramedic Capstone is a course that serves as a mechanism to insure that the student meets academic requirements to test for National Registry and licensure. This course will include all necessary steps needed to complete the program including exit exams, preparation for National Registry practical and written exams, exit interviews, patient care review by the Medical Director, and any other administrative requirements that the program may deem necessary.

      Credits Hours: 4

      Lecture Hours: 4

      Prerequisites & Notes

      Prerequisites: EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801, EMSP 1311, EMSP 2402, EMSP 2802 and EMSP 2412Corequisites: EMSP 2303 and EMSP 2513Note: Course is not designed for transfer.

    • 4.00 Credits

      Paramedic Clinical II is the second of three clinical experiences designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the clinical requirements of a paramedic program and to build up on the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent.

      Credits Hours: 4

      Prerequisites & Notes

      Prerequisites: EMSP 1801, EMSP 1401, and EMSP 1311Corequisites: EMPS 2802 and EMSP 2402Note: Course is not designed for transfer.

    • 5.00 Credits

      Paramedic Field Internship provides evidence that the student is capable of acting as a team leader in managing the emergency care and treatment of an injured or ill patient at the paramedic level. The student will demonstrate competency in this role. While all skill sets should have been achieved prior to initiating the internship, patient types and pathologies may be used from this experience to complete the minimum academic requirements as set forth in CoAEMSP accreditation documents and the Tennessee Office of EMS.

      Credits Hours: 5

      Prerequisites & Notes

      Prerequisites: EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801, EMSP 1311, EMSP 2402, EMSP 2802 and EMSP 2412Corequisites: EMSP 2403 and EMSP 2303Note: Course is not designed for transfer.

    • 8.00 Credits

      Fundamentals of Paramedic II is the second of two lecture courses to include the following topics: respiratory & cardiology (on-going from EMSP 1801), pulmonology, neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, urology and nephrology, hematology, gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatric emergencies, psychological emergencies and trauma/shock

      Credits Hours: 4

      Prerequisites & Notes

      Prerequisites: EMSP 1801, EMSP 1401, and EMSP 1311Corequisites: EMPS 2802 and EMSP 2412Note: Course is not designed for transfer.

    • 0.00 - 7.00 Credits

      Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) provides an overview of Emergency Medical Systems, communication and documentation skills, understanding data research collection, workforce and patient safety, EMT wellness, medical terminology, medical legal and ethical issues, life span development, overview of the public healthcare system, anatomy and physiology of the human body, basic pharmacology, basic airway management techniques, medical and trauma patient assessment, splinting and bandaging, shock pathophysiology and resuscitation management, special needs patients and EMS operations. This class will also include cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification by the American Heart Association. Students will be required to obtain liability insurance coverage ($1,000,000 to $3,000,000) within two (2) weeks of starting class. Students must complete all clinical affilate requirements prior to attending an assigned clinical rotation. Clinical rotations are completed with local clinical affiliates, emergency departments, and area ambulance services where the student will perform patient assessments skills. The successful completion of the course satisfies one of the eligibility repuirements to challenge the National Registry exam to obtain National Certification as an EMT and Tennessee State licensure as an EMT.Prerequisites & Notes7 Credit Hours - 6 Lecture Hours - 2 Lab Hours (F)
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    • 0.00 - 7.00 Credits

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