EMT151 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Part A
5 credits (4 lec hrs/wk, 3 lab hrs/wk) Prepares individuals for certification in Oregon as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. The course is designed to develop student skills in recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries and proper procedures of emergency care at the basic life support (BLS) level.
EMT152 Emergency Medical Technician - Basic, Part B
5 credits (4 lec hrs/wk, 3 lab hrs/wk) Prepares individuals for certification in Oregon as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic. The course is designed to develop student skills in recognition of symptoms of illness and injuries and proper procedures of emergency care at the basic life support (BLS) level. Prerequisite: EMT151
EMT167A/HE931A Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate, Part A
4.5 credits (4.3 lec hrs/wk, 2.2 lab hrs/wk, 1 TBA hr/wk) This course, (EMT-Intermediate, Part A and Part B) prepares individuals for certification in Oregon as an Emergency Medical Technician- Intermediate. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take Oregon's EMT-Intermediate certifying examinations.
EMT167B/HE931B Emergency Medical Technician - Intermediate, Part B
5 credits (4.3 lec hrs/wk, 3.7 lab hrs/wk) This course, (EMT-Intermediate, Part A and Part B) prepares individuals for certification in Oregon as an Emergency Medical Technician- Intermediate. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to take Oregon's EMT-Intermediate certifying examinations. Prerequisite: EMT167A/HE931A.
EMT169 Emergency Medical Technology Rescue
3 credits (2 lec hrs/wk, 3 lab hrs/wk) This course covers elementary procedures of rescue practices, systems, components, support and control of rescue operations including ladder procedures and basic rescue tools. Introduction to techniques and tools of patient extrication, emphasizing application to traffic accidents as required for paramedic certification.
EMT170 Emergency Response Communication/Documentation
2 credits (2 lec hrs/wk) Covers principles of therapeutic communication, verbal, written, and electronic communications in the provision of EMS, documentation of elements of patient assessment, care and transport, communication systems, radio types, reports, codes, and correct techniques.
EMT171 Emergency Response Patient Transport
2 credits (1 lec hrs/wk, 2 lab hrs/wk) Covers ambulance operations, laws, maintenance and safety, emergency response driving, and route planning.
EMT175 Introduction to Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
3 credits (3 lec hrs/wk) This course covers the role and responsibilities of the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (EMT-P), Emergency Medical Services (EMS) systems, medical-legal considerations, major incident response, hazardous materials awareness, stress management, and blood-borne pathogens/communicable diseases, and safety precautions.
EMT280F EMT - Paramedic Cooperative Work Experience
6 credits (18 lab hrs/wk) This course consists of a planned program of observation and practical experience with an organization providing emergency medical services at the Paramedic/Advanced Life Support (ALS) level. The course is designed to provide students with experience and an opportunity to apply emergency medical concepts and theory in a field situation.
EMT296 EMT - Paramedic, Part I
12 credits (10 lec hrs/wk, 6 lab hrs/wk) Focuses on patient assessment; airway/ventilation; general pharmacology; physiology of acid-base, respiratory, and cardiovascular emergencies to include advanced cardiac arrest management and ECG interpretation. Applies didactic knowledge to campus-based laboratory skills practice.
EMT297 EMT - Paramedic, Part II
14 credits (6 lec hrs/wk, 24 lab hrs/wk) Focuses on anaphylactic, toxicological, environmental, geriatric, pediatric, obstetric, gynecologic, neonatal, and endocrine emergencies; infectious diseases and trauma care. Applies didactic knowledge to campus-based laboratory skills practice and clinical patient care in the hospital setting.
EMT298 EMT - Paramedic, Part III
8 credits (7 lec hrs/wk, 2 lab hrs/wk) This course focuses on putting all didactic and skills knowledge together. Students will continue to focus on clinical and field internships. Prerequisites: EMT296 and EMT297 must pass with a 'C' or better.