EMTP 115

PARAMEDIC PREPARATION

3.5 UNITS

Pass/No Pass Only

Recommended Preparation: EMT 113 and EMT 113L or equivalent; RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.

Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 1.50 hour

Offered: ALL

Prepares the basic emergency medical technician (EMT) to begin paramedic training. Emphasizes review of EMT knowledge, human anatomy and physiology, math calculation, and electrocardiograph (ECG) interpretation. Provides the basic EMT with intensive scenario-based training. Designed to improve student success in paramedic school. [D; CSU]

EMTP 200

ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARAMEDIC THEORY I

12 UNITS

Grade Only

Fee: $23

Recommended Preparation: 6 months of work experience as an EMT-B.

Prerequisite: EMTP 115 or equivalent.

Corequisite: EMTP 200L and EMTP 202.

Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment is limited to students accepted into the paramedic program.

Lecture 12 hours

Offered: FALL

Offers first half of paramedic didactic training. Follows current National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSES) published by U.S. Department of Transportation. Includes preparatory, airway, assessment, pharmacology, and medical modules. [D; CSU]

EMTP 200L

ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARAMEDIC LABORATORY I

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass Only

Fee: $64.2

Recommended Preparation: 6 months of work experience as an EMT-B.

Prerequisite: EMTP 115 or equivalent.

Corequisite: EMTP 200 and EMTP 202.

Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment is limited to students accepted into the paramedic program.

Laboratory 9 hours

Offered: FALL

20. Provides skills portion of the current National Emergency Services Education Standards (NEMSES). Includes psychomotor skills for medication administration, intravenous access, advanced airway management, patient assessment, history taking, and physical examination. [D]

EMTP 201

ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARAMEDIC THEORY II

12 UNITS

Grade Only

Prerequisite: EMTP 200 or equivalent; EMTP 200L or equivalent; EMTP 202 or equivalent.

Corequisite: EMTP 201L and EMTP 203.

Lecture 12 hours

Offered: SPRING

[ Limitation on Enrollment Enrollment is limited to students accepted into the paramedic program.] Provides second half of paramedic didactic training. Follows current National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NEMSES) published by U.S. Department of Transportation. Includes medical, trauma, special patients and EMS operations. [D; CSU]

EMTP 201L

ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT PARAMEDIC LABORATORY II

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass Only

Fee: $64.2

Prerequisite: EMTP 200 or equivalent; EMTP 200L or equivalent; EMTP 202 or equivalent.

Corequisite: EMTP 201 and EMTP 203.

Laboratory 9 hours

Offered: SPRING

20. [ Limitation on Enrollment Enrollment is limited to students accepted into the paramedic program.] Continues skills portion of the current National Emergency Services Education Standards (NEMSES). Includes psychomotor skills electrocardiograph (ECG) interpretations, electrical therapy, trauma and medical lab-simulated patient emergency calls, multi-patient drills, and emergency childbirth. [D; CSU]

EMTP 202

EMS COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE I

2 UNITS

Pass/No Pass Only

Fee: $42.5

Corequisite: EMTP 200 and EMTP 200L.

Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment is limited to students accepted into the paramedic program.

Laboratory 6 hours

Offered: FALL

50. Provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) observational experience on an ambulance or fire apparatus. Introduces students to EMS patients in a secure and controlled environment. Includes the opportunity for students to practice Advanced Life Support skills on human patients, as County and Accreditation regulations allow. [D; CSU]

EMTP 203

EMS COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE II

2 UNITS

Pass/No Pass Only

Prerequisite: EMTP 200 or equivalent; EMTP 200L or equivalent; EMTP 202 or equivalent.

Corequisite: EMTP 201 and EMTP 201L.

Laboratory 6 hours

Offered: SPRING

Provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) observational experience on an ambulance or fire apparatus. Builds on experience gained from EMTP-202 and continues to provide students with a secure and controlled environment to practice Advanced Life Support skills on human patients, as County and Accreditation regulations allow. [D; CSU]

EMTP 225

HOSPITAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE FOR PARAMEDICS

3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass Only

Prerequisite: EMTP 201 or equivalent.

Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment is limited to students accepted into the Paramedic Program who have completed the criminal background check, vaccination record review and drug screening as required by each hospital provider.

Laboratory 9.50 hours

Offered: SUMMER

Provides instruction to enhance student's knowledge of emergency care in a clinical setting; opportunity to assist and observe in emergency rooms, as well as other areas of the facility under direct supervision of hospital staff. Takes place in varied shift assignments. [D; CSU]

EMTP 230

FIELD TRAINING FOR PARAMEDICS I

5 UNITS

Pass/No Pass Only

Prerequisite: EMTP 225 or equivalent.

Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 13.50 hours

Offered: FALL

Provides practicum experience for students to participate in the provision of emergency medical care supervised by a preceptor. Performs leadership duties, employs assessment and communication techniques and utilizes psychomotor skills (i.e. intubation, medication administration, ECG monitoring) on human patients. [D; CSU]

EMTP 231

FIELD TRAINING FOR PARAMEDICS II

5 UNITS

Pass/No Pass Only

Prerequisite: EMTP 225 or equivalent.

Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 13.50 hours

Offered: FALL

Provides practicum experience for students to participate and lead emergency medical care supervised by a preceptor. Students will continue to demonstrate their proficiency in leadership, assessment and psychomotor skills. Provides the Capstone portion of the internship in which 50 patient contacts as the team leader must be documented. [D; CSU]

EMTP 250

PARAMEDIC NREMT REFRESHER

2 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment is limited to students having prior EMT or paramedic course completion or certification.

Lecture 1.50 hour, laboratory 2 hours

Offered: ALL

Provides all continuing education hours required for biannual paramedic recertification. Follows California EMS Authority (CAEMSA) requirements for content directly or indirectly related to ALS patient care. Follows National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic (NREMTP) requirements for content in patient assessment, pharmacology, airway management, cardiology, medical and behavioral emergencies, trauma, obstetrics and pediatrics and EMS Operations. Students will receive certifications in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP). [D; CSU]

EMTP 299

INDEPENDENT STUDY

1-3 UNITS

Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed

Limitation on Enrollment: Eligibility for independent study.

Lecture 3 hours

Offered: ALL

Individual study or research in some area of emergency medical technology of particular interest to the student and not included in regular courses of the college. [D; CSU]