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EMS 115 - Emergency Medical Responder
3 Credits
Provides the student with core knowledge and skills to function in the capacity of a first responder arriving at the scene of an emergency, providing supportive care until advanced EMS help arrives.
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EMS 121 - EMT Fundamentals
3 Credits
Introduces the EMT student to pre-hospital emergency care. The topics included in this course are EMS systems, well-being of the EMT, communications, documentation, anatomy, airway management, and patient assessment.
Prerequisite(s): College Level Reading and Writing
Corequisite(s): EMS 122 , EMS 123 , and EMS 170
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EMS 122 - EMT Medical Emergencies
4 Credits
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to effectively provide emergency care and transportation to a patient experiencing a medical emergency. This course focuses on the integration of the physical exam, medical history and pathophysiology when assessing and treating the medical patient.
Prerequisite(s): College Level Reading and Writing
Corequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 123 , and EMS 170
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EMS 123 - EMT Trauma Emergencies
2 Credits
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills to provide appropriate emergency care and transportation of a patient who has suffered a traumatic injury. The concepts of kinematics and the biomechanics of trauma, along with pathophysiology and injury patterns will provide the student with the ability to assess and manage the trauma patient.
Prerequisite(s): College Level Reading and Writing
Corequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 122 , and EMS 170
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EMS 124 - EMT Special Considerations
2 Credits
Provides the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) student with the knowledge and skills required to modify the assessment, treatment, and transportation of special patient populations and patients in special circumstances. This course also provides an overview of incident command, mass casualty incidents, vehicle extrication, air medical support, hazardous materials, and terrorism.
Prerequisite(s): College Level Reading and Writing
Corequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 122 , EMS 123 and EMS 170
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EMS 126 - EMT Basic Refresher
2 Credits
Provides the student with a refresher course designed to meet the recertification requirements for the State of Colorado and/or a portion of the recertification requirements for National Registry.
Prerequisite(s): Current CPR card, current or less than 36 months expired EMT Basic certification.
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EMS 129 - AEMT Pharmacology
1 Credit
Provides the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) student with a basis for making clinical decisions in the pharmacologic management of patients commonly encountered in the pre-hospital setting. Topics include the legal and ethical aspects of pharmacotherapy, roles, responsibilities and techniques associated with medication preparation and administration, the classification and naming of medications, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and medication calculations. In addition the mechanism of action, dose, route(s) of administration, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, and therapeutic indications for medications within the Advanced Emergency Medical Technician scope of practice are discussed in detail.
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EMS 130 - EMT Intravenous Therapy
2 Credits
Focuses on cognitive and skill practice as required by Colorado Pre-hospital Care program for EMT Basic level IV approval. Examines criteria, procedures and techniques for IV therapy, discusses fluid and electrolyte balance and principles and treatment for shock.
Required: Current State EMT Certification, all Hepatitis B vaccinations and current CPR card
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EMS 162 - Wilderness - EMS Upgrade
3 Credits
Provides an enhanced understanding of assessment and treatment skills in a remote challenging environment to currently certified EMS professionals of all levels. This course is designed to align with a variety of Wilderness EMS upgrade programs that focus on wilderness concepts and skills. Students will receive Certification of Completion upon successful completion.
Required: EMR or higher certification
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EMS 170 - EMT Clinical
1 Credit
Provides the EMT student with the clinical experience required for initial certification and some renewal processes.
Corequisite(s): EMS 121 , EMS 122 , EMS 123 , and EMS 124 ; or EMS 126
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EMS 181 - EMS Internship I
5 Credits
Provides the learner with the opportunity to apply clinical concepts, strategies, and skills in a supervised field internship setting as a pre-hospital healthcare provider. Under the supervision of a preceptor, participants will be expected to manage all aspects of an emergency call from the time of dispatch to patient transfer. This will include radio, verbal and written communications, legal and ethical issues, response activities, scene assessment and management, patient interaction, assessment, and treatment, patient disposition, and preparation for the next call. The course allows the learner to gain knowledge, skills, and experience that may be required for employment, or required as a pre-requisite for further Emergency Medical Services (EMS) education. The knowledge base for this course is based on current pre-hospital healthcare provider certification, and knowledge and skills acquired from EMS classes the participant has completed or is currently enrolled in.
Prerequisite(s): EMS 170 , EMS 130 , Department Approval
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EMS 225 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice
3 Credits
Serves as the first course of the National Standard Paramedic Curriculum as approved by the Colorado State Department of Health and Environment.
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EMS 226 - Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice-Lab
2 Credits
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to apply professional behavior, medical ethics, legal issues, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, clinical decision making, and airway management. Serves as the companion course to Fundamentals of Paramedic Practice.
Required: Acceptance in paramedic program-site specific.
Corequisite(s): EMS 225
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EMS 227 - Paramedic Special Considerations
3 Credits
Focuses on a comprehensive study of Advanced Life Support Practice.
Required: Acceptance into paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 228 - Paramedic Special Considerations Lab
2 Credits
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat neonatal, pediatric, geriatric, and special needs patients utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Special Considerations.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
Corequisite(s): EMS 227
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EMS 229 - Paramedic Pharmacology
3 Credits
Focuses on a comprehensive study of emergency pharmacology.
Required: Acceptance in paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 230 - Paramedic Pharmacology Lab
2 Credits
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to safely and effectively administer emergency medications. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Pharmacology.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
Corequisite(s): EMS 229
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EMS 231 - Paramedic Cardiology
5 Credits
Addresses cardiology topics as presented in the National Standard Curriculum for paramedics.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 232 - Paramedic Cardiology Lab
1 Credit
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients presenting with cardiovascular emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Cardiology.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
Corequisite(s): EMS 231
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EMS 233 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies
4 Credits
Focuses on a comprehensive study of adult medical emergencies.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 234 - Paramedic Medical Emergencies Lab
1 Credit
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients with a variety of medical emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion course to Paramedic Medical Emergencies.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
Corequisite(s): EMS 233
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EMS 235 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies
4 Credits
Focuses on a comprehensive study of adult and pediatric trauma emergencies.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 236 - Paramedic Trauma Emergencies Lab
1 Credit
Teaches the skills necessary for the paramedic to effectively assess and treat patients with a variety of traumatic emergencies utilizing skills and simulation scenarios. Serves as the companion lab course for Paramedic Trauma Emergencies.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
Corequisite(s): EMS 235
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EMS 237 - Paramedic Internship Preparatory
2 Credits
Reviews concepts and techniques used in the prehospital setting.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 275 - Special Topics
1-6 Variable Credits
Provides students with a vehicle to pursue in depth exploration of special topics of interest.
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EMS 280 - Paramedic Internship I
6 Credits
Serves as the preceptor/internship program for paramedic students.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program-site specific
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EMS 281 - Paramedic Internship II
6 Credits
Serves as the continuation of EMS 280 , preceptor program for paramedic students.
Required: Acceptance to paramedic program site specific
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EMS 285 - Independent Study
1-6 Variable Credits
Meets the individual needs of students. Students engage in intensive study or research under the direction of a qualified Instructor.
Required: Instructor’s permission
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