Course Descriptions 2023-2024 School Year EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES EMS1059  First Responder  3.0   O This lecture and laboratory course is based upon the US DOT First Responder National Standard Curriculum. This course provides training on how to use a minimal amount of equipment to render basic emergency medical care. Training includes how to perform the initial assessment and interventions, and how to assist other trained EMS providers. This course is ideal for lifeguards, scout leaders, bus drivers, law enforcement, and volunteer firefighters. This is an ideal course for those planning on taking emergency medical course work. Corequisite(s): American Heart Association CPR / BLS Provider (or equivalent)... Full Description EMS1119  Emergency Medical Technician-Basic  7.0   O The course presents the fundamentals of emergency medical care for performing basic life support procedures. Components include patient assessment, airway management, medical and trauma emergencies, environmental emergencies, childbirth, patient assisted medications, behavioral emergencies and intervention. Successful completion of this course and its corequisites will enable the student to take the State or National Certification examination.... Full Description EMS1119L  EMT Basic Lab  3.0   O This course is the lab component of the technical certificate training program for Emergency Medical Technician. The course presents emergency medical care techniques through demonstration, practice and hands-on performance in simulated situations. Lab activity is correlated to lecture material and follows that course’s schedule. Students must demonstrate competency in EMS skills and patient assessment, vital signs, lifting and moving techniques, and CPR before participating in clinical.... Full Description EMS1335  Emergency Vehicle Operations  1.0   O his course not required but is offered as part of the EMT program. The state of Florida requires it for employment in fire rescue and ambulance services. This course is taught following the National Standard Curriculum for Volunteer Firemen’s Insurance Services (VFIS).... Full Description EMS1411  EMT Basic: Clinical-Hospital  1.0   O This is the hospital clinic phase of the EMT program. The student will be introduced to the hospital based basic life support procedures via clinical rotations in local hospital's emergency departments. These will be supervised experiences allowing the student the opportunity to implement skills and theory learned in the classroom.... Full Description EMS2464  Paramedic Phase 1 Clinical Experience  5.0   O This course is the clinical component of the paramedic program for first semester. Clinical areas include: emergency department, intensive care unit, coronary care unit, operating room, post anesthesia unit, morgue, rescue, and other specialty areas.... Full Description EMS2620  Paramedic Phase 1  8.0   O This course meets the requirements of the US DOT National Standard Curriculum for Paramedics and is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Paramedic Fundamentals Topics and Skills: medical terminology, documentation, patient assessment, initial assessment, pathophysiology of shock, general pharmacology, basic math, verbal communication, and use of radio. Respiratory Emergencies Topics and Skills: basic and advanced airway maintenance, respiratory arrest management, breath sounds, oxygen delivery and pharmacology. Trauma Management Topics and Skills: trauma and injury management, burns, fluid replacement therapy, sterile technique, mast suit, splinting a Full Description EMS2621  Paramedic Phase 2  8.0   O This course meets the requirements of the US DOT National Standard Curriculum for Paramedics and is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Cardiovascular Emergencies Topics and Skills: dysrhythmia recognition, defibrillation, CPR, cardiac history, cardioversion, cardiac arrest management. OB/GYN/Neonatal Emergencies Topics and Skills: reproductive emergencies and management, neonatal management, Florida required training on Sudden Infant Death, infant delivery, pediatric CPR, pharmacology. Behavioral Emergencies Topics and Skills: behavioral emergencies and management. Medical Emergencies Topics and Skills: neurological emergencies, endocrine emergenci Full Description EMS2921  Paramedic Phase 3  3.0   O This lecture course includes Florida specific topics and requirements: employability skills, ACLS, PALS, operations, and course ending comprehensive written examination.... Full Description EMS2921L  Paramedic Phase 3 Lab  3.0   O This course is structured to reinforce and solidify the psychomotor skills acquired throughout the previous two semesters in the laboratory and clinical settings. The student will be able to demonstrate competency as an entry-level paramedic at the completion of the semester. This course includes a course-ending comprehensive practical examination.... Full Description EMS2458  Paramedic Phase 3 Field Internship  5.0   O This is the final course in the series that is required for eligibility as a paramedic in Florida. This course enables the student to apply all that has been learned and allows for functioning at the team leader level. The student functions as a Paramedic under the direct supervision of a Florida certified paramedic.... Full Description EMS2621L  Paramedic Phase 2 Lab  3.0   O This course meets the requirements of the US DOT National Standard Curriculum for Paramedics and is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Paramedic psychomotor skills will be presented to provide skills competency in the areas of dysrhythmia recognition, defibrillation, CPR, cardiac history, cardioversion, cardiac arrest management, neurologic emergencies, OB/GYN/Neonatal emergencies, reproductive emergencies and management, neonatal management, Florida required training on Sudden Infant Death, infant delivery, pediatric CPR, pharmacology, behavioral emergencies and management, endocrine emergencies, acute abdomen management, genitourinary, reproductive Full Description EMS2465  Paramedic Phase 2 Clinical Experience 2  5.0   O This is the clinical component of the paramedic program for second semester. Clinical areas include emergency department, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatric, rescue, and other specialty areas... Full Description EMS1421  EMT Basic: Clinical-Rescue (Field Experience)  1.0   O This is the pre-hospital clinic phase of the EMT program. The student will be introduced to pre-hospital basic life support procedures via clinical rotations with local fire-rescue service departments. These will be supervised experiences allowing the student the opportunity to implement skills and theory learned in the classroom.... Full Description EMS2620L  Paramedic Phase 1 Lab  3.0   O This course meets the requirements of the US DOT National Standard Curriculum for Paramedics and is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoAEMSP). Paramedic psychomotor skills will be presented to provide competency in the areas of medical terminology, documentation, patient assessment, initial assessment, pathophysiology of shock, general pharmacology, basic math, verbal communication, use of radio, basic and advanced airway maintenance, respiratory arrest management, breath sounds, oxygen delivery, pharmacology, trauma and injury management, burns, fluid replacement therapy, splinting and shock management. The State of Florida requirement of four hours of infe Full Description