EMSP  1160  Clinical-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)-Basic
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. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 1 credit hour. (W)

 

EMSP  1161  Clinical-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)-Advanced I
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. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 1 credit hour. (W)

 

EMSP  1162  Clinical-Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic)-Advanced II
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. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 1 credit hour. (W)

 

EMSP  1338  Introduction to Advanced Practice
Fundamental elements associated with emergency medical services to include preparatory practices, pathophysiology, medication administration, and related topics. Lab required. Prerequisites: EMSP 1160 and EMSP 1371 and EMSP 1501, and a Texas EMT-Basic certification. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

EMSP  1355  Trauma Management
Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries. Lab required. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

EMSP  1356  Patient Assessment and Airway Management
Knowledge and skills required to perform patient assessment, airway management, and artificial ventilation. Lab required. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

EMSP  1371  Introduction to Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Introduction to Emergency Medical Services including: history, organization and function, legal aspects, and ethics. Overview of human anatomy and physiology, patient assessment, airway control, and infection control techniques. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. Corequisites: EMSP 1160 and EMSP 1501. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

EMSP  1501  Emergency Medical Technician
Preparation for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Lab required. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. Corequisite: EMSP 1160. 5 credit hours. (W)

 

EMSP  2143  Assessment Based Management
A summative experience covering comprehensive, assessment-based patient care management for the paramedic level.  Additionally, it includes specific care when dealing with pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 1 credit hour. (W)

 

EMSP  2160  Clinical - Emergency Medical (EMT Paramedic) - Advanced III
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.  1 credit hour.  (W)

 

EMSP  2206  Emergency Pharmacology
A study of drug classifications, actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, routes of administration, and calculation of dosages. Lab required. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 2 credit hours. (W)

 

EMSP  2267  Practicum - Emergency Medical (EMT Paramedic)
Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.  2 credit hours.  (W)

 

EMSP  2305  EMS Operations
Knowledge and skills to safely manage multi-casualty incidents and rescue situations; utilize air medical resources; identify hazardous materials and other specialized incidents. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

EMSP  2330  Special Populations
Knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage ill or injured patients in diverse populations to include neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, and other related topics. Lab required. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 3 credit hours. (W)

 

EMSP  2534  Medical Emergencies
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. Lab required. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 5 credit hours. (W)

 

EMSP  2544  Cardiology
Assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Includes single and multi-lead ECG interpretation. Lab required. Prerequisite: Consent of Associate Dean/Director. 5 credit hours. (W)