EMT – Emergency Medical Technician
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This course follows the Ohio Emergency Medical Technician curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and the Ohio Revised Code. The class is a combination of specialized classroom, laboratory, clinical, and vehicle experiences designed to prepare students to become members of the emergency medical services community, working under the direction of a physician. Instruction includes a more in-depth look at patient assessment, pathophysiology and treatment of shock, airway and cardiac patient management, CPR, automated external defibrillation, epinephrine auto-injector administration, illness and injury management, trauma triage, and delivery and newborn care. Successful students will be eligible for NREMT and state certification testing.
| Credits | 7 |
| Fee | $20.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Advanced Emergency Medical Technician curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and the Ohio Revised Code. The class is a combination of specialized classroom, laboratory, clinical, and vehicle experiences designed to prepare students to become members of the emergency medical services community, working under the direction of a physician. Emphasis is placed on the roles and responsibilities of the AEMT, anatomy and physiology, basic principles of pharmacology, venous circulation access and medication administration. Instruction includes assessment, treatment of shock, airway management, cardiac management, medical and traumatic patient management, trauma triage, and EMS operations. The management of special pediatric, geriatric, obstetric, and other populations is also covered. Successful students will be eligible for NREMT and state certification testing.
| Credits | 8 |
| Prerequisites | Ohio EMT Certification |
| Fee | $225.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is the first of the paramedic course sequence and is a combination of specialized classroom and laboratory experiences designed to prepare students to integrate concepts about the human body, organ systems, and life span development into the current practice modalities of the paramedic. Emphasis is placed on human anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and human growth and development in the context of paramedicine. All content is specifically geared toward helping the EMS provider effectively treat and manage patients in the field.
| Credits | 3 |
| Prerequisites | BIO2110 or equivalent A&P course and Ohio EMT or AEMT Certification |
| Fee | $35.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. Content includes dosage calculations, principles of pharmacology, principles of medication administration, and emergency medication information. Students will gain knowledge of EMS pharmacology for the management of patients commonly encountered in the field.
| Credits | 1 |
| Prerequisites | BIO2110 or Cequivalent A&P course and Ohio EMT or AEMT Certification |
| Corequisites | EMT2020 |
| Fee | $35.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. This course focuses on medication administration, vascular access, and venous blood collection. Students will be able to safely and effectively administer medications in the Paramedic scope of practice.
| Credits | 1 |
| Prerequisites | BIO2110 or equivalent A&P course and Ohio EMT or AEMT Certification |
| Corequisites | EMT2015, EMT2110 |
| Fee | $50.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. Content includes dosage calculations, principles of pharmacology, principles of medication administration, and emergency medication information. Students will gain knowledge of EMS pharmacology for the management of patients commonly encountered in the field. The course focuses on medication administration, vascular access, and venous blood collection. Students will be able to safely and effectively administer medications in the Paramedic scope of practice.
| Credits | 1 |
| Corequisites | EMT2025 |
| Fee | $85.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized seminar, clinical, and vehicle experiences designed to link concepts learned in class with the student’s practicum experience. Students will attend practicum in the clinical setting in order to practice skills related to medication administration and assessment. as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. This course focuses on medication administration, vascular access, and venous blood collection. Students will be able to safely and effectively administer medications in the Paramedic scope of practice.
| Credits | 2 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Corequisites | EMT2015, EMT2020 |
| Fee | $0.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized classroom and laboratory designed to prepare students to become members of the emergency medical services community, working under the direction of a physician. Emphasis is placed on the roles and responsibilities of the paramedic. Instruction also includes patient assessment, communication and documentation, and airway management and ventilation techniques.
| Credits | 2 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Fee | $100.00 |
This course in the paramedic program sequence follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized classroom and laboratory experiences designed to prepare students to assess, treat, and manage patients with various cardiovascular emergencies. Emphasis is placed on cardiac monitoring, 12-lead ECG interpretation, and both BLS and ACLS interventions.
| Credits | 4 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Corequisites | EMT2115 |
| Fee | $100.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized seminar, clinical, and vehicle experiences designed to link concepts learned in class with the student’s practicum experience. Students will attend practicum in both clinical and field settings in order to practice skills related to managing cardiovascular emergencies.
| Credits | 2 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Corequisites | EMT2111 |
| Fee | $0.00 |
This course in the paramedic program sequence follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized classroom and laboratory experiences designed to prepare students to assess, treat, and manage patients with various medical emergencies. Emphasis is placed on respiratory, neurologic, endocrine, allergic, gastrointestinal, urologic, toxicologic, behavioral, hematologic, and environmental emergencies.
| Credits | 4 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Corequisites | EMT2125 |
| Fee | $100.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized seminar, clinical, and vehicle experiences designed to link concepts learned in class with the student’s practicum experience. Students will attend practicum in both clinical and field settings in order to practice skills related to managing medical emergencies.
| Credits | 2 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Corequisites | EMT2120 |
| Fee | $0.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized classroom and laboratory designed to prepare students to assess, treat, and manage patients with various traumatic emergencies. Instruction also includes trauma systems, mechanisms of injury, pathophysiology of shock, and soft tissue, burn, head, spinal, thoracic, abdominal, and other traumatic injuries.
| Credits | 4 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Corequisites | EMT2135 |
| Fee | $100.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized seminar, clinical, and vehicle experiences designed to link concepts learned in class with the student’s practicum experience. Students will attend practicum in both clinical and field settings in order to practice skills related to managing traumatic emergencies.
| Credits | 2 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Corequisites | EMT2130 |
| Fee | $0.00 |
This course in the paramedic program sequence follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized classroom and laboratory experiences designed to prepare students to assess, treat, and manage special population patients. Emphasis is placed pediatric, geriatric, obstetric, gynecologic, chronic care, and special needs patients. Abuse, neglect, and assault will also be covered.
| Credits | 3 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Corequisites | EMT2145 |
| Fee | $100.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized seminar, clinical, and vehicle experiences designed to link concepts learned in class with the student’s practicum experience. Students will attend practicum in both clinical and field settings in order to practice skills related to managing patients with special needs.
| Credits | 2 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Corequisites | EMT2140 |
| Fee | $0.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized classroom, laboratory, and vehicle experiences covering ambulance operations, incident command, triage, rescue operations, hazardous materials, crime scene awareness, and terrorism/ weapons of mass destruction.
| Credits | 2 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Fee | $100.00 |
This is the final course in the paramedic program sequence and follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized classroom, and laboratory experiences designed to allow students to integrate the knowledge and skills learned in the paramedic program. Content includes Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Trauma Life Support, and Pediatric Trauma Life Support.
| Credits | 3 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Fee | $100.00 |
This course follows the Ohio Paramedic curriculum as defined by the Ohio Division of EMS and is based upon the National EMS Education Standards. The class is a combination of specialized seminar, clinical, and vehicle experiences designed to link concepts learned throughout the program with the student’s practicum experience. Students will attend practicum in the field setting with the purpose of developing team leadership skills. The importance of leadership and mentorship, public education and health promotion, illness and injury prevention, community service and organizations, EMS research, career pathways and other topics will be explored.
| Credits | 3 |
| Prerequisites | Permission |
| Corequisites | EMT2160 |
| Fee | $150.00 |