EMS 111                       PARAMEDIC I

                                                            Fall/Spring

This course expands the basic EMT’s level of patient assessment skills, including assessment of the trauma patient.  Respiratory system anatomy and physiology of disease, injuries, and other dysfunctions will be studied.  Advanced airway techniques and management and pharmacology will be taught.

Credit:  10 hours – Five lecture and 10 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Completion of pre-entrance basic skills test with score of 80% or above.  Current Illinois EMT-B or EMT-I license.  Current CPR certification.

 

EMS 112           PARAMEDIC II

                                                                        Fall/Spring

This course expands on the Paramedic I Curriculum by increasing the EMT’s knowledge of cardiovascular anatomy and physiology.  Extensive training in ECG interpretation and cardio-active pharmacology will be given.  Increased training in respiratory anatomy and physiology will be given and assessment-based patient management will be taught.  Metabolic, environmental, and gynecological emergencies will be covered along with interventions for the geriatric and pediatric population.  The student will be taught to recognize and intervene in allergic reactions and poisoning/overdose situations.  The student will have training in neurological, abdominal, and behavioral emergencies.

Credit:  10 hours – Five lecture and 10 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Successful completion of EMS 111-Paramedic I

 

EMS 113           PARAMEDIC III

                                                                        Fall/Spring

This course expands on the Paramedic I and Paramedic II courses by increasing the EMT’s knowledge base with expanded anatomy and physiology courses and assessment skills.  Advanced pharmacology and advanced airway skills will be taught.  The student will be taught clinical decision making skills as well.

Credit:  10 hours – Five lecture and 10 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Successful completion of EMS 112-Paramedic II

 

EMS 114           PARAMEDIC IV

                                                                        Fall/Spring

This course expands on the Paramedic III course by increasing the EMT’s knowledge base with expanded cardiology and pulmonology courses and assessment skills.  Advanced pharmacology for the cardiac and pulmonary patient will be taught. The student will be taught care for the acute, chronic patient and the pediatric patient.  The student will be taught care in gynecology, obstetrics, and neonatology.

Credit:  10 hours – Five lecture and 10 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Successful completion of EMS 113-Paramedic III

 

EMS 115           PARAMEDIC V

                                                                        Fall/Spring

This course expands on the Paramedic IV course by increasing the EMT’s knowledge base with assessment skills and interventions for the trauma patient.  The student will be taught care for the patient with multi-system trauma injuries as well as body system specific injuries.  The student will be taught methods for resuscitating shock trauma patients, neurological assessment, and treatments for the head-injured patient.  The student will be taught disorders of the hematological, endocrine, nephrological, gastroenterological, and urological systems.  This course will prepare the student for state and/or national examination for licensure/certification at the paramedic level.  The student will also be instructed in ambulance operations ranging from mass casualty incidents to hazardous material awareness.

Credit:  10 hours – Five lecture and 10 lab hours per week.

Prerequisite(s):  Successful completion of EMS 114-Paramedic IV