EMSP Paramedicine (N)

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

Corequisites: EMSP-2434.

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.

Prerequisites: Current CPR certification, EMSP-1401, or National Registry Certification or any State Certification as an EMT-Basic.

Corequisites: EMSX-1355.

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

Prerequisites: Current CPR certification, EMSP-1401, EMSP-1160, or National Registry Certification, or any State Certification as an EMT-Basic.

Corequisites: EMSX-1356.

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.

Prerequisites: Current CPR certification.

Corequisites: EMSX-1401.

Theory and skills necessary for the management of 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.

Prerequisites: Current CPR certification, EMSP-2330, EMSP-2444.

Corequisites: EMSP-2330.

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.

Prerequisites: EMSP-2262, EMSP-2263.

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.

Prerequisites: Current CPR certification, National Registry certification, or Texas State certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).

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.

Prerequisites: EMSP-1355, EMSP-1356.

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).

Prerequisites: EMSP-2262.

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).

Prerequisites: EMSP-2444.

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.

Prerequisites: Current CPR certification, EMSP-2444.

Corequisites: EMSP-2143

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.

Prerequisites: Current CPR certification, EMSP-1401 and EMSP-1160. See also admissions requirements.

Corequisites: EMSX-2434.

Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG interpretation. Upon successful completion of this course, EMSP-2434, 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.

Prerequisites: Current CPR certification, EMSP-1401 and EMSP-1160. See also admission requirements

Corequisites: EMSX-2444.