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1 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 1 Emergency Health Sciences Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have fulfilled prescribed requirements by a credentialing agency to practice the art and science of out-of-hospital medicine in conjunction with medical direction. Through performance of patient assessments and providing medical care, their goal is to prevent and reduce mortality and morbidity due to illness and injury. Paramedics primarily provide care to emergency patients in an out-of-hospital setting. Paramedics and EMTs are expected to possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with the expectations of the public and the profession. They are expected to recognize that they are an essential component of the continuum of care and serve as linkages among health resources. Paramedics are expected to strive to maintain high-quality, reasonablecost health care by delivering patients directly to appropriate facilities. As advocates for patients, paramedics are expected to be proactive in affecting long-term health care by working in conjunction with other provider agencies, networks, and organizations. The emerging roles and responsibilities of the Paramedic include public education, health promotion, and participation in injury and illness prevention programs. As the scope of service continues to expand, the Paramedic will function as a facilitator of access to care, as well as an initial emergency medical treatment provider. The Department of Emergency Health Sciences offers certificate programs for EMT-Basic and Paramedic that, at a minimum, prepare graduates for national certification and entry into the EMS profession. The department also offers a Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences degree program for applicants already holding Paramedic certification. The certificate programs are accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the EMS Professions (CoAEMSP) ( W. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite , Arlington, Texas 76016, and by the Texas Department of State Health Services, Bureau of Emergency Management ( emstraumasystems/default.shtm), 1100 W. 49th Street, Austin, Texas Within the Department of Emergency Health Sciences, there are two divisions that offer certifications. THE DIVISION OF INITIAL EDUCATION The Division of Initial Education offers: EMT certification Paramedic and Advanced Practice/Community Paramedic Certification options Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Health Sciences EMT-Basic Certification The EMT program consists of courses, EMSP 1501 (classroom and lab) and 1160 (clinical) for a total of 6 semester credit hours. Classroom instruction covers Basic Life Support knowledge and skills criteria, clinical and field internship. Successful completion of the course requirements prepares the student for the National Registry of EMT certification examination. Paramedic Certification The Paramedic Program consists of 16 courses for a total of 0 semester credit hours. This option is a semester program (Fall & Spring). Classroom instruction covers anatomy, physiology, patient assessment, advanced airway shock/trauma management, cardiovascular disease recognition and management, advanced treatment protocols for trauma, medical/special patient emergencies, clinical and field internship. Successful completion of the course requirements prepares a student for the NREMT-Paramedic certification examination. The Advanced Practice/Community Paramedic Option provides additional classroom and clinical instruction includes human diseases, advanced cardiac care, wound care, injury prevention, diagnostic testing, hemodynamic monitoring devices, pharmacology, critical care transport, and flight physiology. In addition, this program will prepare graduates to serve in expanded patient care roles and primary care services. Successful completion of the course requirements prepares a student for NREMT-Paramedic certification examination, Critical Care Paramedic, and/or Flight Paramedic Certification. This option is the 0 credit hours from the the standard Paramedic option plus an additional 1 credit hours (4 total) and is not available every year, contact the department web pages for availability. Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences Paramedics who have earned a paramedic certificate may choose to continue their education to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Emergency Health Sciences (EHS) offered by the Department of Emergency Health Sciences. This degree is only offered as an online program. The baccalaureate degree offers additional opportunities in the field of pre-hospital emergency medical technology in administration, teaching, or advanced level practice. The objective of the baccalaureate degree program is to broaden the knowledge base and professional skills of emergency medical services (EMS) professionals who wish to pursue a degree that will help enable them to fulfill an advanced leadership role within the community, additionally it will help provide them with an enhanced capability to facilitate in the delivery of EMS and emergency/community health services. The EHS degree provides graduates an opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to assume positions of responsibility in the Emergency Medical Services profession to political entities, educational institutions, and private enterprises. Generally, the EHS degree program provides graduates with information on how to manage and direct EMS organizations, deliver educational and regulatory information to varied communities of interest and students. Additionally it may satisfy disaster management/planning requirements for municipalities as emergency managers. All of the Emergency Health Sciences degrees help the graduate assume broader positions of responsibility in a variety of health care, research, business, community/educational settings, and to adapt to new rules precipitated by a changing health care delivery environment. THE DIVISION OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION The Division of Community Education offers: EMT-Basic certification Paramedic certification

2 Emergency Health Sciences Continuing education programs for medical, nursing, EMS, and other allied health professions. These programs are offered in off-campus locations and on dates/ times that are more conducive to working adults. EMT and Paramedic certification courses are identical in length and outcomes with other department courses but are offered at flexible times typically in partnership with area fire and EMS departments.contact the Division of Community Education ( ) for schedules and separate application procedures. Emergency Health Sciences Admissions Requirements Interested applicants should consult the department website for the most current modifications to these requirements, deadlines, and upcoming programs. All applicants must meet the basic requirements for admission to the Department of Emergency Health Sciences. Admission to any EHS program does not guarantee eligibility for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Techniciansor certification by Texas Department of State Health Services. All application materials must be received by the Office of the University Registrar by the application deadlines listed below. Applicants are encouraged to seek advisement from the School of Health Professions Office of Admissions and Special Programs ( welcome.asp). Application Deadlines: For EMT-B certificate program (see website for availability): December 1 for January enrollment (Spring semester) For EMT-Paramedic certificate program (not Advanced Practice Program): June 15 for August enrollment (Fall semester) For EMT-Paramedic Advanced Practice option (See website for availability): May 1 for July enrollment* (Fall semester) For EHS BS Program: May 1 for July enrollment* (Fall semester, preferred) November 1 for January enrollment* (Spring semester) *The Advanced Practice Paramedic Program and the EHS BS Program follow a 'super semester' format. The Fall term is July - December and the Spring term January - June. Applications for certificate and degree programs are reviewed as they are received. The Emergency Health Sciences Admissions Committee reviews applications and admits students based on application review. Applicants are notified by /mail of their acceptance or non-acceptance. The number of students is limited by spaces available for clinical experience in affiliated hospitals and EMS provider organizations. Competitive selection of students may be necessary if the number of applicants exceeds the number of seats available. In addition to non-academic factors that are considered, admission requirements for all EHS programs include: Completion of the Texas Common Application. Criminal background check. Some clinical sites may require students to pass a drug screen or require additional immunizations (e.g., H1N1, annual seasonal flu). Applicants/students must cover the costs of the background check, drug screen, medical insurance, and immunizations. First-time College Students: Submit documentation of high school diploma or GED. Note: The EMT Basic and Paramedic programs are exempt from the Texas Success Initiative requirements. Official transcripts from each college and university currently or previously attended. Applicants who are enrolled in college courses at the time of application should submit an official transcript showing courses in progress. An updated transcript must be submitted upon completion of the courses. Note: Transfer credits indicated on another school s transcript are not accepted in lieu of submitting the original institution record for that coursework. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be submitted in the original language and must be accompanied by a NACES Members evaluation agency English translation. Minimum overall GPA of.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Documentation of EMT certification for Paramedic Program enrollment. Students who currently are enrolled in an EMT course or who have completed EMT course work and are engaged in the credentialing process should provide a statement to this effect. International Applicants only: Submit Test of English as a Foreign Language ( (TOEFL) scores: minimum: 560 (paper), or 68 (internet). Admission Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in EHS The BS in EHS is a degree completion program and the Health Science Center does not offer general education courses. Texas Core Curriculum courses must be obtained from other regionally accredited institutions. Students will be allowed to co-enrollin the program while working to complete Texas Core requirements (beginning Fall 016). Students must have all Texas Core courses completedno later than their enrollment forthe final semester in the BS in EHS program. English Composition I & II, 6 hours U.S. History I and U.S. History II, 6 semester credit hours Texas State & Local Government & American Government, 6 semester credit hours Any Philosophy, Language, Humanities, or Literature course, hours Any Creative Arts course in Art, Music, or Drama. hours Any Social/Behavioral Science, hours College Algebra or higher, hours Any Science courses with Lab,1 hours AdditionalAdmission Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in EHS Current EMT-Paramedic Certification

3 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Overall GPA of.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Completion of the Texas Common Application Submission of official transcripts from each college and university currently or previously attended. Applicants who are enrolled in college courses at the time of application should submit an official transcript showing courses in progress. An updated transcript must be submitted upon completion of the courses. Note: Transfer credits indicated on another school s transcript are not accepted in lieu of submitting the original institution record for that coursework. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be submitted in the original language and must be accompanied by a NACES Members evaluation agency English translation. International Applicants only: Submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores Emergency Health Sciences Certificate and Degree Requirements EMT-BASIC CERTIFICATE The EMT certificate program consists of 6 semester credit hours. Students are required to complete all didactic, laboratory, EMS, and clinical requirements.see Department website for availability. PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATE The Paramedic certificate program consists of 0 semester credit hours. Students are required to complete all didactic, laboratory, EMS, and clinical requirements. ADVANCED PRACTICE/COMMUNITY PARAMEDIC CERTIFICATE The Advanced Practice Paramedic certificate program consists of 4 semester credit hours. Students are required to complete all didactic, laboratory, EMS, and clinical requirements. See Department website for availability. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EMERGENCY HEALTH SCIENCES (ONLINE PROGRAM) The Bachelor of Science in Emergency Health Sciences curriculum consists of 14 semester credit hours, including the Texas Core Curriculum, an EMT-Paramedic certificate (minimum of 0 semester credit hours) and 5 semester credit hours of advanced courses completed online through the Health Science Center (the bachelor s degree program is designed to meet individual students educational and career goals). Therefore, in consultation with the program director, the student may create an individualized curriculum of at least 5 semester credit hours in order to graduate. The Paramedic certificate may be completed at other approved EMS education and training programs/facilities. Texas Core Curriculum courses must be completed at another regionally accredited college or university (see Admission Requirements for specific prerequisites). The EMT Certificate, the Paramedic Certificate, or the Bachelor of Science degree is awarded upon the satisfactory completion of prescribed academic programs, recommendation of the Emergency Health Sciences faculty and certification of the candidate by the Dean and President to the Board of Regents. A candidate for graduation must have completed all courses at a satisfactory level and earned a minimum cumulative GPA of.0 in the Certificates or Bachelor of Science degree program. Completion of the total unit requirement with passing grades does not necessarily assure candidates a recommendation for graduation. Emergency Health Sciences Sample Plans of Study EMT-Basic Curriculum EMSP1160 EMT Basic Clinical 1 EMSP Total Credit Hours 6 Other Services Curriculum EMSP101 Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedic Practice EMSP18 Introduction to Paramedic Practice EMSP148 Emergency Pharmacology EMSP156 Airway Management and Patient Assessment EMSP144 Cardiology EMSP1161 Clinical 1 1 EMSP116 Clinical 1 EMSP18 EMS Operations 1 EMSP55 Trauma Management EMSP4 Medical Emergencies 1 EMSP0 Special Populations EMSP4 Assessment-Based Management EMSP164 Paramedic Practicum 1 EMSP117 Emergency Procedures 1 1 EMSP7 Emergency Procedures EMSP00 Preparation for Professional Practice Total Credit Hours 0 Advanced Practice/Community Paramedic Curriculum EMSP101 Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedic Practice EMSP18 Introduction to Paramedic Practice EMSP148 Emergency Pharmacology EMSP156 Airway Management and Patient Assessment EMSP144 Cardiology EMSP1161 Clinical 1 1 EMSP116 Clinical 1 EMSP18 EMS Operations 1 EMSP55 Trauma Management EMSP4 Medical Emergencies 1 EMSP0 Special Populations EMSP4 Assessment-Based Management EMSP164 Paramedic Practicum 1 EMSP117 Emergency Procedures 1 1

4 4 Emergency Health Sciences EMSP7 Emergency Procedures EMSP78 Critical Care Paramedic EMSP74 Medical Emergencies EMSP78 Advanced Pharmacology EMSP71 Physical Exam and History Taking EMSP76 Cardiology EMSP174 Practicum for Advanced Paramedic Practice EMSP177 Emergency Procedures 1 Total Credit Hours 4 The bachelor s degree program is designed to meet individual students educational and career goals. Therefore, in consultation with the program director, the student may create an individualized curriculum of at least 5 semester credit hours from the courses listed below. BS in Emergency Health Sciences Curriculum (online program) EMSP001 Foundations of Emergency Health Sciences EMSP00 Critical Care Medicine EMSP004 Pharmacology 1 for EMS Providers EMSP006 Electrocardiology in Emergency Health Science EMSP007 Human Diseases EMSP011 EMS Informatics EMSP01 EMSP01 Behavioral Medicine and Psychopathology Professional Orientation and Legal Foundations EMSP01 Directed Study 1-4 EMSP100 Orientation to Online Learning 1 EMSP041 EMSP4001 Current Research In Emergency Health Sciences Physical Examination and History Taking EMSP400 Pathophysiology for EMS Providers EMSP400 Flight Medicine EMSP4004 EMSP4005 EMSP4006 Management of Disasters and Hazard Materials EHS Systems Management and Budget Educational Issues in Emergency Health Sciences EMSP4007 Human Resource Development EMSP4008 Leadership Development EMSP401 Pharmacology for EMS Providers EMSP401 Internship 6 Total Credit Hours 6-65 Emergency Health Sciences Objectives/ Program Outcomes Students graduating from a Department of Emergency Health Sciences program must meet the essential function requirements of the academic 1 program and profession. The program consists of academic study and clinical experience. The student will possess the skills and attributes necessary to perform as a professional before graduation from the program. Students who graduate from the Emergency Health Sciences programs will be able to: communicate effectively, think critically, and assimilate into their community successfully demonstrate personal behaviors and attitudes consistent with and appropriate to the delivery of pre-hospital emergency medical care meet the community s need for advanced life support personnel in a variety of settings work in various occupational settings relating to emergency health services understand theoretical foundations of the profession, and synthesize knowledge from the basic sciences, social sciences, humanities, and pre-hospital emergency science to conceptualize and resolve patient and health care delivery problems Emergency Health Sciences Program Policies Credit by Exam/Challenge Exam (BS-EHS) A student may be eligible to earn credit for a course by passing the examination designated and administered by the department. The Department of Emergency Health Sciences offers two categories of students the opportunity to obtain academic credit by examination: certified/licensed EMS personnel who completed EMT-Basic and/or Paramedic coursework for non-credit through the Department of EHS certification program; and, students admitted to the EHS Bachelor of Science degree program. Previous professional employment can potentially be accepted for EHS clinical course credit. A student s work experience will be reviewed on an individual basis by the course directors and the department s academic team. If the student fails a challenge examination/evaluation, he/she may enroll in and attend the corresponding course only during regularly scheduled course offerings in order to receive credit. Students who wish to obtain credit by examination should contact the Department of Emergency Health Sciences at (10) for further information. Program Costs In addition to required tuition and fees, there are costs for textbooks, scrubs, and equipment. There are also costs for criminal background checks, immunization, and drug screens (if required by clinical facilities). The full-time clinical fieldwork experiences included in the curriculum may require that students relocate and/or travel outside of San Antonio for the duration of the rotations. Fieldwork expenses will vary according to individual arrangements depending on the cost of travel, temporary housing, maintenance of local accommodations, etc. Students are encouraged to budget for major expenditures that could be associated with these assignments. Detailed information about program costs can be found on the Department of Emergency Health Sciences website.

5 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 5 Courses EMSP117. Emergency Procedures 1. 1 Credit Hour. Application of emergency medical procedures. EMSP1149. Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support. 1 Credit Hour. This course is an intense skill development in emergency field management, systematic rapid assessment, resuscitation, packaging, and transportation of patients. It includes experiences necessary to meet initial certification requirements. EMSP1160. EMT Basic Clinical. 1 Credit Hour. This course is a method of instruction providing detailed education, training, and work-based experience and direct patient/client care at a clinical site. EMSP1161. Clinical 1. 1 Credit Hour. This course is a method of instruction providing detailed education, training, and work-based experience and direct patient/client care at a clinical site. EMSP116. Clinical. 1 Credit Hour. This course is a method of instruction providing detailed education, training, and work-based experience and direct patient/client care at a clinical site. Prerequisites: EMSP EMSP101. Anatomy and Physiology for Paramedic Practice. Credit A study of the structure and function of the human body, emphasis will be given to the study of cells and tissues, and anatomical and physiological interrelationships of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and endocrine systems. This course is designed primarily for Paramedic students. EMSP18. Introduction to Paramedic Practice. Credit This course is an exploration of the foundations necessary for mastery of the advanced topics of clinical practice out of the hospital. Course Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this module, the student will be required to understand the roles and responsibilities of a paramedic within the EMS system, apply the basic concepts of development and pathophysiology to assessment, and management of emergency patients. EMSP148. Emergency Pharmacology. Credit This course is a comprehensive course covering all aspects of the utilization of medications in treating emergencies. The course is designed to complement Cardiology, Special Populations, and Medical Emergency courses. Course Learning Objectives: The student will be required to display a command of general pharmacological terminology, general drug mechanisms, administration routes and administration procedures, and drug dose calculations. Students will be required to demonstrate understanding of the pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications, possible side effects, and common drug interactions of a variety of medications used in out-of-hospital medical care. EMSP156. Airway Management and Patient Assessment. Credit This course is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills required to reach competence in performing patient assessment and airway management. Course Learning Outcomes: At the completion of this module, the student will be required to take a proper history and perform a comprehensive physical exam on any patient, develop a patient care plan, communicate with others, and establish and/or maintain a patent airway, oxygenate, and ventilate a patient. Course fees: Lab materials fee $150. EMSP144. Cardiology. Credit This course is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies. Prerequisite: EMSP 144. EMSP1501. EMT. 5 Credit This course is an introduction to the level of EMT Basic. It covers the skills necessary to provide emergency medical care at the basic life support level with an ambulance service or other specialized service. EMSP15. Advanced Cardiac Life Support. 1 Credit Hour. Instruction satisfies guidelines published by the American Heart Association for their ACLS core curriculum. The focus is on the initial management of the cardiopulmonary arrest patient, including advanced airway management techniques, cardiovascular pharmacology, defibrillation, and arrhythmia analysis. The student must review the current AHA ACLA text prior to class. Successful completion results in ACLS Provider Course Completion Card. EMSP18. EMS Operations. 1 Credit Hour. This is a course of study to prepare the paramedic to safely manage medical incidents, rescue situations, hazardous materials, and crime scenes. EMSP160. Paramedic Clinical. 1 Credit Hour. A method of instruction providing detailed education training and work-based experience and direct patient/client care at a clinical site. Prerequisites: EMSP 116. EMSP161. Paramedic Clinical 4. 1 Credit Hour. This course is a clinical internship requiring each student under close supervision to complete a stated number of objectives in both the hospital and ambulance environment. Clinical courses to be taken in the sequence are listed above. Students are evaluated on cognitive, psychomotor, and affective domains. A numerical grade is awarded based on performance levels and course objectives met. Note: Successful completion of clinical requirements is based on objectives met along with the required It may be necessary for a student to complete more than the scheduled 75 hours in order to meet the objectives. EMSP164. Paramedic Practicum. 1 Credit Hour. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. EMSP174. Practicum for Advanced Paramedic Practice. 1 Credit Hour. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student. EMSP177. Emergency Procedures. 1 Credit Hour. Application of emergency medical procedures. EMSP0. Special Populations. Credit This course is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of ill or injured patients in nontraditional populations. EMSP7. Emergency Procedures. Credit Application of emergency medical procedures. EMSP4. Assessment-Based Management. Credit This course is designed to provide for teaching and evaluating comprehensive assessment-based patient care management. EMSP44. Cardiology. Credit A detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with cardiac emergencies.

6 6 Emergency Health Sciences EMSP55. Trauma Management. Credit This course is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with traumatic injuries and to safely manage the scene of an emergency. At the completion of this module, the student will be required to integrate the pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement the treatment plan for the trauma patient. EMSP74. Medical Emergencies. Credit Knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies, including medical overview, neurology, gastroenterology, immunology, pulmonology, urology, hematology, endocrinology, toxicology, and other related topics. EMSP78. Advanced Pharmacology. Credit Utilization of medications in treating emergency situations with special emphasis on basic principles of pharmacology. This includes the pharmacologic properties of major drug classes and individual drugs, and the clinical application of drug therapy and awareness. EMSP00. Preparation for Professional Practice. Credit Theory and skills necessary for the management of cardiac, medical, trauma and pediatric patients specified by American Heart Association and National Association of EMTs guidelines. May be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. EMSP4. Medical Emergencies 1. Credit This course is a detailed study of the knowledge and skills necessary to reach competence in the assessment and management of patients with medical emergencies. At the completion of this module, students will be required to integrate pathophysiological principles and assessment findings to formulate a field impression and implement a treatment plan for the medical patient. EMSP71. Physical Exam and History Taking. Credit The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with the ability to perform and work in non-traditional and rural settings. Learners will gain the skills of patient assessment, disease identification, health education, and preventative medicine. Learners are given the opportunity to study methods for understanding disease processes through proper techniques for eliciting a complete patient history and performing a thorough physical examination. (Successful completion of Physical Assessment & Airway Management and Physical Examination and History Taking satisfies the Physical Examination and History Taking course requirements for the EHS BS degree). EMSP76. Cardiology. Credit A study of the fundamentals of electrocardiography with emphasis on the role of the 1-lead ECG for advanced paramedic and community paramedic practice. (Successful completion of Cardiology I and II satisfies the Electrocardiography in EHS course requirement for the EHS BS degree). EMSP78. Critical Care Paramedic. Credit The purpose of this course is to provide the learner with advanced knowledge in critical care medicine and to prepare healthcare personnel to function as members of a critical care transport team. Topics will include monitoring technology, advanced procedures, diagnostic testing, and treatment of acutely critical patients. (Successful completion satisfies the Critical Care Paramedic course for the EHS BS degree.). EMSP001. Foundations of Emergency Health Sciences. Credit This course is an introduction to EMSP. This course surveys the history, evolution, theoretical concepts, and clinical methods and techniques that support the practice of EMSP. EMSP00. Critical Care Medicine. Credit This course is designed to provide advanced knowledge in critical care medicine. Topics will include monitoring technology, advanced procedures, diagnostic testing, and treatment of acutely critical patients. EMSP004. Pharmacology 1 for EMS Providers. Credit This course is designed to provide the learner with a fundamental knowledge of the actions and therapeutic uses of drugs. The topics covered will include basic principles of drug action, pharmacokinetics, autonomic and cardiovascular pharmacology, neuropharmacology, toxicology, endocrine pharmacology, and respiratory tract pharmacology. EMSP006. Electrocardiology in Emergency Health Science. Credit A study of the fundamentals of electrocardiology, this course will emphasize the role of the 1-lead ECG in out-of-hospital medical care. The purpose of this course is to teach a systematic-analytical approach to rapid 1-lead interpretation. Topics begin with cardiac anatomy and physiology and progress to the level of recognizing the classic 1-lead and multi-lead ECG patterns. EMSP007. Human Diseases. Credit This purpose of this course is to provide a foundation in basic disease conditions, pathophysiological process behind major diseases and their causes, definitions of disease, classifications of disease, and descriptions of diseases as they pertain to the emergency health sciences. EMSP010. Basic Cardiac Life Support. Credit Course instruction satisfies AHA guidelines for Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS). Successful completion merits AHS BLS Course Completion Card. Topics include basic airway and ventilatory management of the choking and/or unconscious infant, child, and adult; cardiac chest compressions; and automated external defibrillation (AED). AHD Standard written and skills exams administered. EMSP011. EMS Informatics. Credit This course is a class designed to initiate today's EMS professional to the rapidly advancing field of information science and to acquaint the students with the concepts of electronic field data collection, database theory and its application to EMS, information driven performance improvement, and clinical education. EMSP01. Behavioral Medicine and Psychopathology. Credit This course provides an opportunity to develop an understanding of human behavior by providing an overview of behavioral disease processes and differentiation criteria to include disease presentation, physical examination findings, laboratory testing, and therapeutic approaches. The course will focus on issues pertinent to the pre-hospital environment including common patient presentation, overview of the legal system with mental health patients, and individual and system interventions. EMSP01. Professional Orientation and Legal Foundations. Credit This course provides the student with an overview of the legal foundations for Emergency Medical Services. Topics include concepts of malpractice, litigation, consent and refusal of medical treatment, advanced directives, patient confidentiality, and expert and factual witness preparation. EMSP01. Directed Study. 1-4 Credit This course is available to the learner to allow for a voluntary course of independent study in a clinical/advanced provider concentration.

7 The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 7 EMSP041. Current Research In Emergency Health Sciences. Credit This course is a seminar designed to encourage the learner to discover research and research trends in the field of EMSP. Basic concepts in research methods will be discussed. The learner will have the opportunity to discover methods, procedures, and ways of analysis for examining research. EMSP100. Orientation to Online Learning. 1 Credit Hour. A course designed to provide the student with necessary information, tools, and strategies to enhance and facilitate learning at a distance at the Health Science Center. EMSP4001. Physical Examination and History Taking. Credit This course is designed to assist students in refining history taking, psychosocial assessment, and physical assessment skills. Emphasis is placed on detailed health history taking, differentiation, interpretation, and documentation of normal and abnormal findings. Learners are given the opportunity to study methods for understanding disease processes through proper techniques for eliciting a complete patient history and performing a thorough physical examination. EMSP400. Pathophysiology for EMS Providers. Credit This course is designed to introduce the student to pathophysiologic concepts related to altered biological processes affecting individuals across the lifespan. It includes basic mechanisms of disease, the immune response, and selected disorders of the following systems: neurologic, endocrine, reproductive, musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, hematologic, respiratory, urinary, and digestive. EMSP400. Flight Medicine. Credit This course is designed to provide the learner with general physics of flight as well as the effect that flight has on patients and equipment utilized in patient care. Additionally, general aviation guidelines and safety protocols will be introduced as well as the regulatory structure of flight medicine. EMSP4004. Management of Disasters and Hazard Materials. Credit This course discusses considerations of the theoretical and practical foundations necessary to manage multi-casualty and multi-agency incidents, including planning, response, triage, and scene control. Medical, surgical, mental health, and public health views are discussed along with the resolution phases of disaster. EMSP4005. EHS Systems Management and Budget. Credit This course is designed to identify and discuss various forms and trends of EHS Systems management. From the volunteer service to the large, urban EHS system, the learner will have the opportunity to become familiar with the various aspects of America's EHS services. Budgeting and financial management skills and understanding necessary to manage emergency health systems will be emphasized. EMSP4006. Educational Issues in Emergency Health Sciences. Credit This course analyzes educational and training needs relating to EMS agencies. Principles of adult teaching and learning are presented. EMSP4007. Human Resource Development. Credit This course reviews the policies necessary to ensure that properly prepared and motivated personnel are available to carry out the mission and daily operations of an EMS organization and to gain a scholarly understanding of and familiarity with foundational HRD theory and research. Topics include methods of hiring staff, performance appraisal processes, legal requirements around health and safety, union matters, and sexual harassment in the workplace. EMSP4008. Leadership Development. Credit This course is a study and application of contemporary leadership theories and conceptual, skill-building, feedback, and personal growth approaches for the development of effective organizational leadership behaviors and practices. EMSP4009. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). 1 Credit Hour. Instruction presented satisfies guidelines published by the American Heart Association's ECC for the PALS core curriculum. The focus is on the initial management of the cardiopulmonary arrest pediatric patient including advanced airway management techniques, cardiovascular pharmacology, defibrillation, and arrhythmia analysis. The student must review the current AHA PALS text prior to class. Successful completion results in PALS Provider Course Completion certification. EMSP401. Pharmacology for EMS Providers. Credit This course is designed to provide a fundamental knowledge of the actions and therapeutic uses of drugs. Topics covered include: fluid and electrolyte balance, bone and joint disorders, nutrition, infectious diseases, and cardiovascular and parasitic diseases. Online course. Note: EMSP 004 Pharmacology I is not a prerequisite for this course. EMSP401. Internship. 6 Credit This course is a semester internship/capstone experience by arrangement. EMSP401. Independent Study -Clinical. Credit This course is available to the learner to allow for a voluntary course of independent study in a clinical/advanced provider concentration. EMSP615. Advanced Cardiac Life Support. 1 Credit Hour. Theory and skills necessary for the management of cardiovascular emergencies as specified by the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency and available for Master's level of higher programs.