EMSP Paramedicine

Theory and skills necessary for the management of pediatric or neonatal emergencies. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. Upon successful completion of this course and EMSP-1401, students are eligible to take the exam to be certified as an EMT-Basic. This course is only offered with EMSP-1401.

Update and review theory and skills necessary to meet national and/or state requirements for remediation or recertification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

Preparation for certification as an Emergency Care Attendant (ECA)/Emergency Medical Responder (EMR).

Fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services to include preparatory practices, pathophysiology, medication administration, and related topics.

Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. Upon successful completion of this course, EMSP-1356, students are eligible to take the exam to be certified as an AEMT or EMT-I. See also admissions requirements.

Knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment, airway management, and artificial ventilation. See also admission requirements.

Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Upon successful completion of this course and EMSP-1160, students are eligible to take the exam to be certified as an EMT-Basic by the Texas Department of State Health Services and/or National Registry of EMT. See also admission requirements.

Theory and skills necessary for the management of a cardiovascular emergencies as specified by the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.

A capstone experience covering comprehensive, assessment based patient care management. Includes specific care when dealing with pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special-needs patients. Upon successful completion of this course students are eligible to take the exam to be certified as an EMT-P by the Texas Department of State Health Services and/or National Registry of EMT. See also admission requirements.

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to take the exam to be certified as a Paramedic by the National Registry and then apply for Paramedic certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages. Upon successful completion of this course, EMSP-1355, EMSP-1338, EMSP-1356, and EMSP-2262, students are eligible to take the exam to be certified as an Advanced EMT by the National Registry and then apply for EMT-Intermediate certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services. See also admission requirements.

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by clinical professional. Upon successful completion of this course, EMSP-1356 EMSP-1355 EMSP-1338 AND EMSP-2206, students are eligible to take the exam to be certified as an Advanced EMT by the National Registry and then apply for EMT-Intermediate certification by the Texas Department of State Health Services. This course is designed to meet the clinical requirements for the Advanced EMT portion of the program.

A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by clinical professional. Upon successful completion of this course, EMSP-2330, EMSP-2305, and EMSP-2143, students are eligible to enter their Field Internship (EMSP-2164).

Knowledge and skills to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize air medical resources; identify hazardous materials and other specialized incidents. Upon successful completion of this course, EMSP-2263, EMSP-2330, and EMSP-2143, students are eligible to enter their Field Internship (EMSP-2164).

Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse populations to include neonatology, geriatrics, and other related topics. Upon successful completion of this course, EMSP-2444, EMSP-2434, and EMSP-2143 students are eligible to take the exam to be certified as an EMT-P by the Texas Department of State Health Services and/or National Registry of EMT. See also admission requirements.

Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies, including medical overview, neurology, gastroenterology, immunology, pulmonology, urology, hematology, endocrinology, toxicology, and other related topics. Upon successful completion of this course, EMSP-2444, EMSP-2330, and EMSP-2143 students will be eligible to take the exam to be certified as an EMT-P by the Texas Department of State Health Services and/or National Registry of EMT.

Prepares healthcare personnel to function as members of a critical care transport team.