A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
EMS 111 PARAMEDIC I
F all /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 fo 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
F all /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 all ergic 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
F all /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
F all /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
F all /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
