EMSB 1101 EMT Medical Skills Lab, Credit Hrs.: 1
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to EMT Program
Co-Req: EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1111
EMT Medical Skills Lab is a laboratory based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize EMS operations, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic
emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, behavioral emergencies, assisting
with medication administration, and successful assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns. This course includes application of
principles and processes discussed in EMT Medical Emergencies.
EMSB 1102 EMT Trauma Medical Skills Lab, Credit Hrs.: 1
Pre-Req: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1601
Co-Req: EMSB 1602 and EMSB 1112
EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is a laboratory-based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal
care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock.
EMSB 1111 EMT Clinical, Credit Hrs.: 1
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to EMT Program
Co-Req: EMSB 1601 and EMSB 1101
EMT Clinical is the one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the
clinical requirements of an EMT program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned in EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS
Operations.
EMSB 1112 EMT Field Internship, Credit Hrs.: 1
Pre-Req: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1601
Co-Req: EMSB 1602 and 1102
EMT Field Internship is the one of two clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective outcomes for the
clinical requirements of an EMT program and build upon the concepts and knowledge learned during prior and/or concurrent courses.
EMSB 1601 EMT Med Emerg and EMS Oper, Credit Hrs.: 6
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to EMT Program
Co-Req: EMSB 1101 and EMSB 1111
EMT Medical Emergencies and EMS Operations is the one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge
of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder-National
Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications,
documentation, EMS operations, medical/legal/ethical considerations, fundamental anatomy and physiology, life span development, fundamental pathophysiology, patient assessment, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic
emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies.
EMSB 1602 EMT Trauma and Medical Emerg, Credit Hrs.: 6
Pre-req.: EMSB 1101, EMSB 1111, EMSB 1601
Co-req.: EMSB 1102, EMSB 1112
Course Description: EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is the one of two lecture courses designed to provide the student with the knowledge of an entry-level Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). This course includes the following topics: obstetrics and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head & spine injuries, face & neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal & genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries.
Advanced EMT Courses
EMSA 1111 Advanced EMT Clinical, Credit Hrs.: 1
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to AEMT Program
Co-Req: EMSA 1112, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1501
The Advanced EMT Clinical is one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for the
clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during
prior and/or concurrent courses.
EMSA 1112 Advanced EMT Field Internship, Credit Hrs.: 1
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to AEMT Program
Co-Req: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1201, EMSA 1202, EMSA 1501, EMSA 1502
The Advanced EMT Field Internship is the one of two courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective
objectives for the clinical requirements of an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses.
EMSA 1201 Advanced EMT Medical Skills, Credit Hrs.: 2
Pre-req.: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to AEMT Program
Co-req.: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112, EMSA 1501
Course Description: The Advanced EMT Medical Skills Lab is the one of two laboratory based courses intended to focus the student on developing skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course. This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns.
EMSA 1202 Advanced EMT Trauma Med Skills, Credit Hrs.: 2
Pre-Req: EMSA 1201, EMSA 1501
Co-Req: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112, EMSA 1502
The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Skills Lab is one of two laboratory-based courses intended to focus the student on developing
skills related to theory presented in didactic classes taken as co-requisites for this course. This laboratory experience will utilize scenarios
to emphasize airway maintenance, medication administration, and successfully assessing patients with a variety of medical concerns.
EMSA 1501 Advanced EMT Med Emerg, Credit Hrs.: 5
Pre-req.: ACT READ 19, ACT ENGL 15+, Admission to AEMT Program
Co-req.: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112, EMSA 1201
Course Description: The Advanced EMT Medical Emergencies is the one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. This course includes the following topics: Emergency Medical Responder and Emergency Medical Technician- National Educational Standards competencies, roles and responsibilities of the AEMT, workforce safety, wellness, public health, communications, documentation, medical/legal/ethical considerations, anatomy and physiology, life span development, pathophysiology, patient assessment, critical thinking, airway management, respiratory emergencies, cardiovascular emergencies, acute diabetic emergencies, abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies, urologic emergencies, anaphylactic reactions, and behavioral emergencies.
EMSA 1502 Advanced EMT Trauma Med Emer, Credit Hrs.: 5
Pre-Req: EMSA 1201, EMSA 1501
Co-Req: EMSA 1111, EMSA 1112, EMSA 1202
The Advanced EMT Trauma and Medical Emergencies is one of two lecture courses which includes basic and limited advanced skills
focused on the acute management and transportation of critical and emergent patients. This course includes the following topics: obstetrics
and gynecology, neonatal care, pediatric emergencies, geriatric emergencies, environmental emergencies, patients with special challenges,
EMS operations, trauma and shock. Trauma and shock will include the following topics: bleeding, soft tissue injuries, head & spine injuries, face & neck injuries, chest injuries, abdominal & genitourinary injuries, and orthopedic injuries.
Paramedic Courses
EMSP 1311 Paramedic Clinical I, Credit Hrs.: 3
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19 or equivalent, Admission to Paramedic program
Co-Req: EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801
Paramedic Clinical I is the first of three clinical courses designed to allow the student to meet all psychomotor and affective objectives for
the clinical requirements of a paramedic program and build upon the concepts and knowledge gained during the first semester.
EMSP 1401 Paramedic Skills Lab, Credit Hrs.: 4
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19 or equivalent, Admission to Paramedic program
Co-Req: EMSP 1311, EMSA 1801
Skills Lab I is a laboratory-based course utilizing scenarios to emphasize airway management, medication administration, and successful
assessment of patients with a variety of medical concerns and an introduction to cardiology. This course includes the application of principles
and processes discussed in Fundamentals I.
EMSP 1801 Fundamentals of Paramedic I, Credit Hrs.: 8
Pre-Req: ACT READ 19 or equivalent, Admission to Paramedic program
Co-Req: EMSP 1311, EMSA 1401
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.
EMSP 2303 Paramedic Practicum, Credit Hrs.: 3
Pre-req: EMSP 2402, EMSP 2412, EMSP 2802
Co-req: EMSP 2403, EMSP 2513
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.
EMSP 2402 Paramedic Skills Lab II, Credit Hrs.: 4
Pre-req: EMSP 1311, EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801
Co-req: EMSP 2412, EMSP 2802
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 the application of principles and processes discussed in Fundamentals I.
EMSP 2403 Paramedic Capstone, Credit Hrs.: 4
Pre-req: EMSP 2402, EMSP 2412, EMSP 2802
Co-req: EMSP 2303, EMSP 2513
Paramedic Capstone serves as a mechanism to ensure 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.
EMSP 2412 Paramedic Clinical II, Credit Hrs.: 4
Pre-req: EMSP 1311, EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801
Co-req: EMSP 2402, EMSP 2802
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 upon the concepts and knowledge gained during prior and/or concurrent courses.
EMSP 2513 Paramedic Field Internship, Credit Hrs.: 5
Pre-req: EMSP 2402, EMSP 2412, EMSP 2802
Co-req: EMSP 2303, EMSP 2513
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 graduation academic requirements as set forth in CoAEMSP accreditation documents and the Tennessee Office of EMS.
EMSP 2802 Fundamentals of Paramedic II, Credit Hrs.: 8
Pre-req: EMSP 1311, EMSP 1401, EMSP 1801
Co-req: EMSP 2402, EMSP 2802
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.