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COM 270* - Audio for Media
Provides a basic understanding of the theories and technology used in audio production for CD’s, radio, TV, and film, laboratory included.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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COM 271* - Introduction to Recording Techniques and Sound Reinforcement
Develops an understanding of the techniques and technology involved in modern multi-track recording and mixing. Hands on experience. Lab included.
PREREQUISITES: COM 270*.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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COM 291P* - Communication Practicum: Radio
Supervised laboratory or field work in radio broadcasting or radio station operations. Designed primarily for actual on-air experience. May be completed at the College station WVCP-FM or as an internship at a commercial station. Students may take a combination of practicum courses (291P*, 292P*, 293P*, 294P*, 295P* and/or 296P*); only 8 hours may be counted toward graduation. Not intended for transfer.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (1-3)
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COM 292P* - Communication Practicum: Newspaper
Practical journalism experience while producing the school newspaper, The Settler. Learning by doing. The amount of required work varies with credit hours. Students may take a combination of practicum courses (291P*, 292P*, 293P*, 294P*, 295P* and/or 296P*); only 8 hours may be counted toward graduation. Not intended for transfer.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (1-3)
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COM 293P* - Communication Practicum: Magazine
Practical journalism experience while producing the school magazine, The Pioneer. Learning by doing. The amount of required work varies with credit hours. Students may take a combination of practicum courses (291P*, 292P*, 293P*, 294P*, 295P*, and/or 296P*); only 8 hours may be counted toward graduation. Not intended for transfer.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (1-3)
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COM 294P* - Communication Practicum: Video Production
Supervised laboratory or field work in video production. A planned program of independent study and work experience. The amount of required work varies with credit hours. Students may take a combination of practicum courses (291P*, 292P*, 293P*, 294P*, 295P*, and/or 296P*); only 8 hours may be counted toward graduation. Not intended for transfer.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (1-3)
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COM 295P* - Recording Practicum
Practical experience in recording operations. Learning by doing. May be completed at the Vol State Recording Studio. Students may take a combination of practicum courses (COM 291P*, 292P*, 293P*, 294P*, 295P*, and/or 296P*); only 8 hours may be counted toward graduation. Not intended for transfer.
PREREQUISITES: COM 271.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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COM 296P* - Forensics Practicum
Speech team competition. Students will research, create, and practice for competition in various intercollegiate forensics tournaments. Students may take a combination of practicum courses (COM 291P*, 292P*, 293P*, 294P*, 295P*, and/or 296P*); only 8 hours may be counted toward graduation. Not intended for transfer.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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DES 100* - Basic Dental Assisting
An introduction to the basic skills used in dental assisting, including dental terminology, charting, cavity classification, the patient/client, and ethical behavior. Thirty lecture hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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DES 105* - Basic Dental Office Management
A basic course in management of the dental “front office” including: ethics, sound business practices, insurance claims, appointment control, records management, preventive programs, payment plans, collections, disbursements, and inventory control. Thirty lecture hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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DES 110* - Fundamentals of Dental Assisting
A basic course to prepare the student to work and communicate with patients and the dental members effectively. Emphasis is on ethics, legal aspects, terminology, oral histology, dental morphology, charting, embryology, oral and written communication and patient care.
PREREQUISITES: Acceptance into the Dental Assistant Program or permission of the Director of the Dental Assistant Program.
Hours: Fifteen lecture hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (1)
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DES 120* - Dental Materials and Laboratory Procedures
An introduction to proper manipulation and storage of dental materials with an emphasis on restoratives, impression materials, gypsum, resins, abrasives, and waxes.
PREREQUISITES: Acceptance into the program.
COREQUISITES: DES 110*.
Hours: Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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DES 130* - Dental Office Management
An introduction to the procedures of dental office management with an emphasis on patient scheduling, processing insurance forms, recall systems, bookkeeping, business machines, and filing.
COREQUISITES: DES 110* or permission of the Dental Assistant Program Director.
Hours: Thirty lecture hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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DES 210* - Preventive Dental Assisting
A study of the practices and philosophy of preventive dentistry which can be integrated into all dental settings. Includes oral hygiene, nutrition, counseling, and safety.
PREREQUISITES: DES 110* and DES 211* or permission of the Program Director.
Hours: Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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DES 211* - Dental Science I
An introduction to the biomedical sciences appropriate for the dental assistant. Emphasis is on head and neck anatomy, general anatomy and physiology, microbiology, infection control, sterilization, hazardous waste communication, and certification in CPR.
PREREQUISITES: Acceptance into the program.
COREQUISITES: DES 110*.
Hours: Forty-five lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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DES 212* - Dental Science II
A continuation of Dental Science I with emphasis on oral pathology and pharmacology.
PREREQUISITES: DES 211*.
Hours: Sixty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (5)
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DES 220* - The Compromised Patient
A study of the compromised patient with emphasis on medical emergencies in the dental office and special needs patients.
COREQUISITES: DES 212*or permission of the Program Director.
Hours: Fifteen lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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DES 221* - Dental Radiography I
A study of radiation safety, hazards, dosage, film, and dental radiographic techniques.
COREQUISITES: DES 211* and DES 231*.
Hours: Forty-five lecture hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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DES 222* - Dental Radiography II
A laboratory course designed to teach students to expose, develop, mount and identify dental radiographic films.
PREREQUISITES: DES 221*.
COREQUISITES: DES 212*and DES 232*.
Hours: Sixty lab hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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DES 231* - Clinical Science I
An introduction to the clinical setting with an emphasis on chair side assisting in general dentistry.
COREQUISITES: DES 241C*.
Hours: Thirty lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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DES 232* - Clinical Science II
A continuation of Clinical Science I with emphasis on assisting with the specialties of general dentistry.
COREQUISITES: DES 212* and DES 242C*.
Hours: Forty-five lecture and 30 lab hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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DES 233* - Clinical Science III
A seminar course including chairside assisting in dental specialties.
COREQUISITES: DES 243C*.
Hours: Thirty lecture hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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DES 241C* - Clinical Practice I
Supervised clinical experience in general dentistry both on and off campus.
COREQUISITES: DES 211* and DES 231*.
Hours: Sixty clinical hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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DES 242C* - Clinical Practice II
A continuation of Clinical Practice I with clinical experience in the specialties of general dentistry.
COREQUISITES: DES 212* and DES 232*.
Hours: Sixty clinical hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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DES 243C* - Clinical Practice III
A continuation of Clinical Practice II with emphasis on clinical experience in all aspects of dental assisting procedures.
PREREQUISITES: DES 242C*.
COREQUISITES: DES 233*.
Hours: Three-hundred clinical hours per semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (10)
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ECO 211¨ - Principles of Economics I
Introduces the economic dilemma, supply and demand, and the roles of major sectors within the economy. Explores the process of national income and output determination and the use of monetary and discretionary fiscal policies to control inflation and unemployment. Keynesian economics, the Monetarist School, and modern classical macroeconomics are examined and compared. (Same as RODP ECON 2010)
PREREQUISITES: An acceptable placement score, or DSPM 0800; an acceptable placement score, or DSPR 0800.
General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
Credits: (3)
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ECO 212¨ - Principles of Economics II
Explores the role of markets in capitalistic economies in generating information and allocating resources, the theory of consumer choice, and production cost. Also includes the economics of the firm, an examination of government regulation of business, the operation of resource markets and the determination of income distribution, and international trade. (same as RODP ECON 2020)
PREREQUISITES: An acceptable placement score, or DSPM 0800; an acceptable placement score, or DSPR 0800.
General Education: Course can be used to meet Minimum General Education Core requirements.
Credits: (3)
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EGR 101* - Engineering Graphics with CAD I
An introduction to and application of the basic structure and syntax of AutoCAD software to engineering graphics concepts. Topics include hardware, software, drawing commands, development of prototype drawings, editing, file management, 2-view and 3-view drawings, blocks, isometric and oblique drawings, dimensioning and plotting.
Hours: One lecture, four laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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EGR 102* - Engineering Graphics with CAD II
An intermediate AutoCAD course and a continuation of EGR 101*. Topics of study include 3-view drawing, auxiliaries, sectioning, graphing, attributes, 3-D visualization, user coordinate systems, simple wire frames, faced objects, surface commands, and alternate methods of 3-D drawing.
PREREQUISITES: EGR 101*.
Hours: One lecture, four laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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EGR 103* - Advanced Graphic and CAD Modeling
An advanced course dealing with three dimensional modeling and presentation utilities of the AutoCAD software. Topics include exploded isometrics, 2-D drawing, 3-D drawing and modeling, user coordinate systems, detailed wire frame modeling, basic solid modeling, viewing a 3-D model and presentation techniques using slide shows.
PREREQUISITES: EGR 102* or permission of the instructor.
Hours: One lecture, four laboratory hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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EMT 101* - EMS Theories (Basic)
An introduction to Emergency Medical Services using the State approved curriculum for Basic EMT. Topics include the history and theory of EMS, roles and responsibilities of the EMT, fundamental basic skills, AHA basic life support skills, basic management of medical trauma emergencies, bleeding shock, ambulance operations, communications, medical-legal and ethical aspects of emergency care. Also included are specific subjects outlined in the TN EMT extended skills curriculum.
COREQUISITES: EMT 101C*, EMT 104*, EMT 121*.
Hours: Twelve lecture hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (12)
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EMT 101C* - EMS Clinical (Basic)
Supervised clinical application of skills developed in EMT 101. Emphasis on patient assessment, communication, ambulance operations and patient care in accordance with the TN Department of Health Division Emergency Medical Services rules and regulations on convalescent or emergency ambulances and hospital emergency departments as well as IV therapy initiation and medical administration in the pre-hospital and Emergency Department setting. Students must complete a minimum of 60 hours of clinical rotations during the semester.
COREQUISITES: EMT 101*,EMT 104*,EMT 121*.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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EMT 104* - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology for Pre-hospital Providers
A survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology designed for EMTs and Paramedics. Body systems, physiological concepts, metabolism and nutrition are discussed using the medical model. The course will not substitute for either BIOL 2010 or BIOL 2020, nor will it satisfy any part of the general education natural science requirements for the AA, AS, or AAS degrees.
Hours: Two lecture hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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EMT 121* - Introduction to Pre-hospital Emergency Pharmacology
An introduction to emergency pharmacology as outlined in the Tennessee EMT extended skills curriculum. Emphasis is on drug classifications, actions, indications, contraindication, dosages, and routes of administration. Federal and State drug laws, pharmacological sources, and first-line advanced cardiac life support agents are reviewed.
COREQUISITES: EMT 101*, EMT 101C*, EMT 104*.
Hours: Two lecture hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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EMT 151* - Basic Telecommunicator
A study in standardized public safety communications. Topics address telephone call-taking, radio broadcast rules and procedures, call prioritization, and interpersonal communications. The course will update existing personnel in current standards and set the standard for performance in dispatch agencies.
Hours: Three lecture hours per week and 20 hours of outside experience will be required.
Repeated: May be repeated for credit.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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EMT 152* - Basic Emergency Medical Dispatch
A study for telecommunicators in high liability area of medical call prioritization and pre-arrival instructions. The Basic Emergency Medical Dispatch instructs the student in the basics of EMD. The topics that are covered prepare the student to answer 911 type calls for medical services.
PREREQUISITES: EMT 151*.
Hours: Three lecture hours per week and 20 hours of outside experience will be required.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (3)
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EMT 160* - EMT Reciprocity and Refresher Course
A course designed for individuals who have completed a Basic- EMT curriculum and require a refresher course to retake the National Registry Exam or those persons who are currently licensed in another state and want licensure in Tennessee. Content includes the extended skills necessary to meet TN EMS reciprocity requirements and a complete review of the EMT Task analysis used for test item selection on the Registry exam. Students are expected to demonstrate competency in medication administration within the Basic EMT-IV scope of practice in a laboratory and clinical setting.
Hours: Four lecture and four lab/clinical hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (6)
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EMT 200* - Paramedic Critical Care Course
A course designed for individuals who have completed a recognized Paramedic curriculum and interested in obtaining Critical Care endorsement. Content includes the State of Tennessee approved Critical Care Paramedic Objectives and either meet or exceed endorsement requirements. Students are expected to document competency in scope of practice in a laboratory and clinical setting.
Hours: Eight lecture and four lab/clinical hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (10)
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EMT 201* - General Principles of Pathophysiology and Disease
A general study of pathophysiologic etiologies of disease and the body system response to injury or environmental stress as outlined in the National Standard Curriculum for EMT-Paramedic. Emphasis is on multi-system responses to illness or injury and their relationship. Each body system is reviewed for specific and unique conditions that disturb homeostasis or influence medication administration, distribution, action or effect.
PREREQUISITES: AHC 115*, AHC 130*, or permission of instructor.
COREQUISITES: EMT 211, 215C or permission of instructor.
Hours: Four lecture hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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EMT 211* - Paramedic Theories I (Medical Emergencies)
Using U.S. DOT National Standard Paramedic Curriculum this course discusses advanced theories of EMS practice and treatment modalities based on normal physiology of human body systems and how these systems are related during medical emergencies. Applying knowledge of life span development, well-being and illness prevention, discussions focus on EMS clinical decision making and therapeutic communication in adult medical emergencies and resuscitations.
PREREQUISITES: AHC 115*/130* and selection into Paramedic Program.
Hours: Four hours of lecture per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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EMT 212* - Physical and Health Assessment and Lab
An introduction to physical examinations and health assessments. Topics include the history taking, physical exam of the pediatric and adult patient, illness and injury prevention assessments, and fundamental use of physical exam equipment. Emphasis is on accurate focused and general physical examinations necessary for EMS professionals.
PREREQUISITES: AHC 115* and AHC 130* or permission of instructor.
Hours: One lecture and two lab hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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EMT 213* - Advanced Principles of Pharmacology
An advanced discussion of pharmacology including both prescribed and over-the counter preparations categorized by drug classification or action. Course content includes the therapeutic use of common medicines and specific drug interactions, actions, indications, precautions, contraindications, dosages and routes of administration for medical, environmental and trauma situations. Emphasis is on select preparations, medications, and pharmacological agents routinely used by EMS and other Allied Health professionals.
PREREQUISITES: EMT 121* or permission of instructor.
Hours: Two lecture hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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EMT 214* - Pediatric & OB/GYN Emergencies
A study of medical and traumatic emergencies related to pediatric and obstetrical patients. Discussion is based on the unique needs of infants, children, and adolescents utilizing American Academy of Pediatrics and American Heart Assoc. guidelines. Emphasis is on physical assessment and life span development considerations. Obstetrical and gynecological emergencies are also covered in detail.
Hours: Two lecture hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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EMT 215* - EMS Fundamentals III (ACLS)
A course designed to apply advanced practical skills in advanced medical care such as adult and pediatric resuscitation. Emphasis is on scenario based patient encounters reflecting real world emergency situations using the Assessment Based Management objectives outlined in the National Standard Curriculum EMT-Paramedic. Scenarios are presented that require critical thinking and ethical judgments in regard to patient treatment and transport decisions. Advanced Cardiac and Pediatric Advanced Life Support curricula are extensively reviewed.
COREQUISITES: EMT 211* or permission of instructor.
Hours: One lecture and two hours of lab per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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EMT 215C* - EMS Clinical III (Advanced)
Supervised clinical applications of advanced skills in ambulances and hospital specialty care units such as I. C. U. or O. R. and Emergency Departments. Emphasis is on advanced patient assessment, history taking, treatment modalities and the development of critical thinking skills necessary for independent practice with on and off-line medical direction in medical emergency situations.
COREQUISITES: EMT 211*.
Hours: A minimum of sixteen hours of clinical instruction per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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EMT 216* - Paramedic Theories II (Special Considerations)
Advanced theories for paramedic practice and treatment modalities based on normal physiology of human body systems and how these systems are related during environmental, hazardous exposures, and home care emergencies. Emphasis is on situations routinely encountered in day-to-day EMS operations. Discussions include supervisory concepts, scene management, medical incident command, special rescue considerations, and hazardous material awareness.
Hours: Six lecture hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (6)
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EMT 217* - Geriatrics and Home Care Interventions
A course designed to instruct emergent health care interventions in the pre-hospital environment. Emphasis focuses on patients being cared for at home or in long term care facilities. Special needs patients and geriatrics considerations are thoroughly discussed. Handling and transporting specialty home care equipment such as respirators and infusion pumps compose the fundamental skill component of the class.
Hours: Two lecture hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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EMT 218* - Advanced Trauma Care
A study of the management of common traumatic emergencies in accordance with accepted national standard as prescribed by the Basic Trauma Life Support or Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support recommendations. Emphasis is on the recognition of potential problems related to mechanism of injury and kinematics with discussions of Medical Incident Command.
Hours: Two lecture hours per week.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (2)
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EMT 220C* - EMS Clinical IV (Critical Care)
Continued supervised clinical applications of advanced skills in ambulances and hospital specialty care units. Emphasis is on advanced patient assessment, history taking, treatment modalities and the development of critical thinking skills and decision making skills necessary for independent practice with on and off-line medical direction in medical and trauma emergency situations.
Hours: A minimum of sixteen hours of clinical instruction per week.
Repeated: May be repeated for credit with a maximum of four hours to apply toward graduation.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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EMT 240C* - Field Internship
Final supervised application of skills developed in EMT 201 through EMT 220C. Clinical experiences are performed in emergent, convalescent, urban and rural settings on ambulances with Advanced Life Support Certification. Emphasis is on the student’s ability to demonstrate organizational skills, prioritizing care, treatment choices for a variety of patient demographics, team leadership and professional behavior expected of an entry-level Paramedic. Successful candidates will have met all patient encounter outcome objectives prescribed in the National Standard Curriculum - Paramedic.
PREREQUISITES: EMT 220C*.
Hours: A minimum of 140 contact hours for the semester.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (12)
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EMT 241* - Medical Director’s Summative Review
Summative program review and exit interview with Program Medical Director. Candidates for graduation MUST review all program clinical and skill evaluation records, exam grades, submit to oral hypothetical patient scenario examinations and successfully complete a summative written examination to establish eligibility to sit for the State EMS Initial Paramedic Licensing Examination.
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (1)
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EMT 251* - Field Supervisor’s Course
An introductory course in the concepts and skills necessary to perform as an EMS Field Supervisor or as an Ambulance Service Director. Emphasis is on day-to-day ambulance service operations, supervision and administrative responsibilities for entry-level supervisor or management positions with an EMS system. Topics include ambulance operations, personnel supervision, planning strategies, personnel scheduling, interpersonal communication and conflict resolution. Additional discussion pertaining to current issues in safety and regulatory agencies with impact EMS services such as OSHA, ADA, AAA, and Medicare.
PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor.
COREQUISITES: EMT 251C*.
Hours: Sixty lecture hours per term.
Vocational/Career Program Designation: *Designated primarily for vocational/career programs This course may be accepted as transfer credit by some colleges and universities, but that decision is made by the receiving institution. This course is collegiate level work, but has been developed with a purpose other than being a university parallel course.
Credits: (4)
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