Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic

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1 Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM INFORMATION Macomb1 ( )

2 Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic CREDENTIAL Associate of Applied Science Certificate TITLE Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic PROGRAM OPTIONS CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED NOTES Designed for entry level paramedic position CONTACT INFORMATION CONTACT TITLE NAME PHONE E MAIL LOCATION Coordinator Daniel Media mediad@macomb.edu Center Campus Program Description: The EMT student will learn the role of the Emergency Medical Technician that administers Basic Life Support and takes over care from the Medical First Responders. After completing these courses the student will be able to take the National Registry licensing exam. The student will also obtain the knowledge and skills to staff the sophisticated Advanced Life Support Units and assume care for the patient using appropriate medications and therapy to stabilize the victim of accidents or sudden illness prior to arrival at the hospital. Requirements & Specific Information: Additional expenses to be met by the student are (1) a health history and physical examination including testing for tuberculosis and immunizations for Hepatitis B, Rubella and Rubeola; (2) uniforms; (3) hospitalization insurance as neither the clinical facilities nor the college insures the student against accidents or illness; (4) flu shot; and (5) drug screen and (6) criminal background check. Students must achieve grade C or better, or grade Pass (if the course is a Pass/Fail course) for all the Core and Arts and Sciences courses in this program. Accreditation: The Associate of Applied Science degree in Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic program is accredited by the Michigan Department of Community Health, EMS and Trauma Systems Section, 201 Townsend Street, Lansing, Michigan 48913, Career Opportunities: Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Associate of Applied Science: Job titles such as Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician, Ambulance Drivers & Attendants are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at Emergency Medical Services Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Certificate: Job titles such as Paramedic/ Emergency Medical Technician, Ambulance Drivers & Attendants are attainable upon completion of this course of study. To learn more from a career specialist, visit the Office of Career Services at either campus or explore online at Transfer Pathways: Students intending to transfer and complete a bachelor s degree need to make early decisions concerning an academic major and a transfer destination. Statistics show that students who make these decisions early are more likely to persist to graduation than their undecided counterparts. Students planning to transfer credits earned at Macomb are strongly urged to see a counselor or academic advisor as early as possible in their college careers. 8 Transfer Resource Guide 1

3 ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 71 credit hours) CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE SEMESTER 1 EMSA 1215 Basic Emergency Medical Technician Lecture Acceptable score on reading placement EMSA 1220, test EMSA EMSA 1220 Basic EMT Lab EMSA 1215, EMSA EMSA 1250 Clinical Rotation for the Basic EMT EMSA 1215, EMSA Group V Course Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above 2.0 HLND 2000 Introduction to Emergency Management SEMESTER 2 Group II Course: BIOL 2710 Human Physiological Anatomy 6.0 Group III Course: Introductory Psychology 4.0 PSYC 1010 Group IV Course: HUMN 1700 OR PHIL 2100 Group I Course: ENGL 1180 OR ENGL 1210 EMSA 2510 SEMESTER 3 Comparative Religions OR Introduction to Ethics Communications 1 OR Composition 1 Introduction to Paramedic Procedures 2 CREDIT HOURS Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better Permission from instructor and acceptable scores on reading placement tests EMSA 2520 Pharmacology for the Paramedic 1 Permission of instructor EMSA 2530 Paramedic Lab 1 Permission of instructor Paramedic Lecture 2 EMSA 2510 with grade C or better 4.0 EMSA 2530, EMSA 2510, EMSA 2530, EMSA 2510, EMSA 2510, EMSA 2530 EMSA 2611 Hospital Clinical Rotation for the Paramedic Permission of instructor 2.0 SEMESTER 4 EMSA 2560 Paramedic Lecture 3 with grade C or better EMSA 2570 Pharmacology for the Paramedic 2 EMSA 2520 with grade C or better EMSA 2580 Paramedic Lab 2 EMSA 2530 with grade C or better EMSA 2612 Hospital Clinical Rotation for the Paramedic 2 EMSA Paramedic Lecture 4 EMSA 2560 with grade C or better EMSA

4 CORE COURSES: COMMON DEGREE CORE REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE SEMESTER 5 CREDIT HOURS EMSA 2600 Advanced Life Support Internship Permission of instructor 6.0 NOTES: A minimum of 18 credit hours of Arts & Sciences courses (Groups I V) are needed as well as a minimum of 62 total credit hours for the associate degree. Arts & Sciences Groups I V can be taken in any semester. It is strongly encouraged that you work with a counselor or advisor to plan your schedule. CERTIFICATE IN Career preparation and related courses (require successful completion of a minimum of 38 credit hours) REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE IN COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE EMSA 2510 SEMESTER 3 Introduction to Paramedic Procedures Permission from instructor and acceptable scores on reading placement tests EMSA 2520 Pharmacology for the Paramedic 1 Permission of instructor EMSA 2530 Paramedic Lab 1 Permission of instructor Paramedic Lecture 2 EMSA 2510 with grade C or better EMSA 2530, EMSA 2510, EMSA 2530, EMSA 2510, EMSA 2530 EMSA 2611 Hospital Clinical Rotation for the Paramedic Permission of instructor 2.0 SEMESTER 4 EMSA 2560 Paramedic Lecture 3 with grade C or better CREDIT HOURS

5 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATE IN COURSE COURSE TITLE PREREQUISITE COREQUISITE CREDIT HOURS EMSA 2570 Pharmacology for the Paramedic 2 EMSA 2520 with grade C or better EMSA 2580 Paramedic Lab 2 EMSA 2530 with grade C or better EMSA 2612 Hospital Clinical Rotation for the Paramedic 2 EMSA Paramedic Lecture 4 EMSA 2560 with grade C or better EMSA 2612 SEMESTER 5 EMSA 2600 Advanced Life Support Internship Permission of instructor 6.0 Gainful Employment Disclosure: See page 20 for Gainful Employment Information. 4

6 Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree The Associate of Applied Science Degree is intended to provide the preparation necessary for potential employment in an occupational specialty. Requirements Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 Minimum 15 semester hours of credit earned at Macomb Minimum 62 semester hours of credit courses numbered 1000 or above, which include: A minimum 18 semester hours of credit in Arts and Sciences courses numbered 1000 or above, as described in the Group Concentrations table; and A minimum of an additional 44 semester hours, including required career preparation and related courses as well as any electives required in the program. Arts and Sciences Courses Required for the Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree A minimum of one course from each of the five Arts and Sciences groups must be selected. Electives and Arts and Sciences requirements must be satisfied by courses numbered 1000 or higher. Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree requirements are met by taking the required career courses and the Arts and Sciences courses. See Academic Placement Procedures for information on course placement in chemistry, English, English for Academic Purposes, mathematics, and reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not count toward the Associate of Applied Science degree. Contact a counselor or academic advisor if you need help in choosing the appropriate course. GROUP Arts and Sciences Group Concentration for Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements COURSES MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 18 SEMESTER HOURS I.A ENGL 1180 or ENGL Course I.B Other English Composition, Reading, or Speech See Note below II. III. IV. Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Natural Science, Physical Science, Physics Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, INTL 2010, INTL 2500, INTL 2700, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science Art, Creative Writing, Foreign Language, Humanities, INTL 2000, INTL 2300, Literature, Music, Philosophy, Theater Arts 1 Course 1 Course 1 Course V. Any PHED Wellness course 2000 or above 1 Course Note: If students take one course from each of Groups I.A, II, III, IV, and V, and still have taken less than the minimum of 18 semester hours of Arts and Sciences courses required for the AAS degree, they may elect additional hours from Groups I.B, II, III, IV, or V to satisfy minimum degree requirements. 5

7 Course Descriptions BIOL 2710 Human Physiological Anatomy 6.00 credit hours (formerly BIO 271) Students will NOT receive credit for both BIOL 2710 and BIOL This course is designed for students in Health and Human Services programs. It is an intensive lecture/laboratory course emphasizing the basic concepts and principles of human anatomy and physiology. BIOL 1000 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite to BIOL 2710 for those planning to transfer to a four year health science program. (7 contact hrs) ENGL 0050 Preparatory Composition 0 credit hours Prerequisite: Placement (formerly ENG 005) Extensive work with punctuation, sentence and paragraph structure. Designed as preparatory for successful work in freshman composition courses. (3 contact hrs) ENGL 1180 Communications credit hours Prerequisite: Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better (formerly ENG 118) No credit after ENGL The focus of this course is college level expository and argumentative writing. This course places extensive emphasis on organization and development of essays along with the study of grammar and mechanics. This course develops competence in English sentence elements and skill in organizing, proofreading, and revising essays. Students who have completed ENGL 1210 successfully should NOT take ENGL Students will NOT receive credit for both. (4 contact hrs) ENGL 1210 Composition 1 0 credit hours Prerequisite: Placement, or ENGL 0050 or EAPP 1500 with grade C or better (formerly ENG 121) No credit after ENGL The focus of this course is the writing of expository and argumentative essays. This course emphasizes logical development of ideas and refinement of personal style. Students who have completed ENGL 1180 successfully should NOT take ENGL Students will NOT receive credit for both. (3 contact hrs) EMSA 1215 Basic Emergency Medical Technician Lecture 7.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Acceptable score on reading placement test Corequisite: EMSA 1220, EMSA 1250 (replaces EMSA 1211 and EMSA 1241 together but does not equate to either course separately) EMSA 1215 provides an introduction to Basic EMT. It is designed to provide the student with an outline of the EMS system and introduce assessment skills, as well as provide pathophysiology of common neurological, respiratory, and cardiac related emergencies. (7 contact hrs) Center Campus. EMSA 1220 Basic EMT Lab 4.00 credit hours Corequisite: EMSA 1215, EMSA 1250 (formerly EMTC 1220) Practical skills of Basic EMT are learned. (6 contact hrs) EMSA 1250 Clinical Rotation for the Basic EMT 1.00 credit hours Corequisite: EMSA 1215, EMSA 1220 (formerly EMTC 1250) Clinical rotation in the hospital and EMS units for the Basic EMT. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. Off site, by arrangement. (5 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Center Campus. EMSA 2510 Introduction to Paramedic Procedures 4.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Permission from instructor and acceptable scores on reading and algebra placement tests Corequisite: EMSA 2530, (formerly EMTC 2510) This course provides an introduction to paramedic procedures. It reviews traumatic injuries and the physical exam, and prepares the student to enter the clinical environment. (4 contact hrs) Center Campus. EMSA 2520 Pharmacology for the Paramedic 1 0 credit hours Prerequisite: Permission from instructor Corequisite: EMSA 2510, EMSA 2530, (formerly EMTC 2520) Study of generalized drug therapy for the paramedic. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. 6

8 EMSA 2530 Paramedic Lab 1 0 credit hours Prerequisite: Permission from instructor Corequisite: EMSA 2510, (formerly EMTC 2530) Practical applications for Introduction to Paramedic Procedures and Paramedic Lecture 2. (6 contact hrs) Center Campus. Paramedic Lecture credit hours Prerequisite: EMSA 2510 with grade C or better Corequisite: EMSA 2530 (formerly EMTC 2550) This course presents a study of cardiology and introduction to the EKG. (4 contact hrs) Center Campus. EMSA 2560 Paramedic Lecture 3 0 credit hours Prerequisite: with grade C or better Corequisite: (formerly EMTC 2560) Study of common medical emergencies, obstetrics, shock, and allergies. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. EMSA 2570 Pharmacology for the Paramedic 2 0 credit hours Prerequisite: EMSA 2520 with grade C or better Corequisite: (formerly EMTC 2570) Study of cardiac related drug therapy for the paramedic. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. EMSA 2580 Paramedic Lab 2 0 credit hours Prerequisite: EMSA 2530 with grade C or better Corequisite: (formerly EMTC 2580) Practical applications for Paramedic Lecture 3 and 4. (6 contact hrs) Center Campus. EMSA 2600 Advanced Life Support Internship 6.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Permission of instructor (formerly EMTC 2600) Internship with a paramedic in an out of hospital environment. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (Up to 25 contact hrs per week for 12 wks are provided to meet minimal competencies) Off site, by arrangement. EMSA 2611 Hospital Clinical Rotation for the Paramedic 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Permission of instructor (formerly EMSA 2610) (Note: EMSA 2611 & EMSA 2612 together equal EMSA 2610) In hospital clinical rotation class offered first semester. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (12.5 contact hrs per week for 8 wks) Off site, by arrangement. EMSA 2612 Hospital Clinical Rotation for the Paramedic credit hours Prerequisite: EMSA 2611 (formerly EMSA 2610) (Note: EMSA 2611 & EMSA 2612 together equal EMSA 2610) In hospital clinical rotation class offered second semester. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (12.5 contact hrs per week for 16 wks) Off site, by arrangement. Paramedic Lecture 4 0 credit hours Corequisite: EMSA 2612 (formerly EMTC 2620) 12 lead EKG and Advanced Cardiac Life Support for the Paramedic. (3 contact hrs) Center Campus. EMSA 2800 Emergency Services Instructor/ Coordinator 9.00 credit hours Prerequisite: Approval of faculty, valid provider license or certificate, and 3 years related work experience. This course covers the fundamentals for designing effective emergency services instruction. Students will learn to: develop an educational program that is ethical and legal, develop skills to address multiple learning styles, create engaging lesson plans, and assess the efficacy of teaching. Finally, students will practice these skills in a student teaching experience. Successful completion will make students eligible for instructor licensing or certification exam. (9 contact hours a week for 16 weeks with 30 hours of student teaching.) 7

9 HLND 1000 Citizen Emergency Preparedness 2.00 credit hours HLND 1000 introduces students to the elements of disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact a community. Students are trained in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations, and will be certified to the healthcare provider level in accordance with the CPR standards of the American Heart Association. The course will introduce students to topics which will begin to prepare them to assist others in their home, neighborhood, or workplace following a disastrous event when professional responders may not be immediately available to help. (4 contact hrs) HLND 2000 Introduction to Emergency Management 0 credit hours HLND 2000 addresses preparedness and response in emergency situations resulting from natural, technological, and terrorist hazards. This is an exercise based course which utilizes case study analysis and table top disaster exercises. The instructional methodologies include lecture, case study review, planning exercises, and table top simulations aimed at introducing students to a structured decision making process that focuses on a multi jurisdictional, multi agency, and multi disciplined approach to hazard mitigation. (3 contact hrs) HUMN 1700 Comparative Religions 0 credit hours (formerly HUM 170) The course begins by exploring the dimensions and functions of religion in the lives of human beings. Then basic beliefs of a variety of eastern and western religions are surveyed and discussed, noting similarities and differences among these traditions. Field trips to a variety of religious services supplement classroom lecture and discussion. (3 contact hrs) PHED 2000 Wellness Focus Fitness 2.00 credit hours (formerly PED 200) Course focus is on fitness, fitness assessment, and fitness program development. Also explores topics of nutrition, stress management, weight management and the role of activity and exercise as part of a total wellness plan. (2 contact hrs) PHED 2015 Wellness Focus Basics of Nutrition 0 credit hours (replaces but does not equate to PHED 2010) This course focuses on nutrition, diet, diet analysis, and development of a diet to meet student s needs. It also explores topics of physical activity, exercise, weight management, stress management, and nutrition as part of a total wellness plan. (3 contact hrs) PHED 2016 Wellness-Focus Exercise, Nutrition & Weight 0 credit hours This course focuses on the physiological and psychological factors that affect weight management. It examines current theories of weight management and the role of physical activity, diet, stress, psychological, and physiological factors in attaining a healthy body composition. Using information from lectures and assignments in the course, students will design a weight management program. (3 contact hrs) PHED 2022 Wellness Focus Lifestyle, Behavior, & Disease 0 credit hours (formerly PHED 2020) This course focuses on lifestyle and behavior and their relationship to disease risk and prevention. Topics include wellness, mental health, communication, relationships, stress, drug and alcohol use, sexuality and sexually transmitted disease, chronic disease, nutrition, physical activity, and weight management. Students will create a personal lifestyle and behavior plan to decrease their risk of disease. (3 contact hrs) 8

10 PHED 2026 Healthy Lifestyle Choices for Future Health Care Providers 0 credit hours (formerly PHED 2025) This course introduces future health care providers to current health practices and theory. Using dimensions of wellness and the perspective of a health care practitioner as a framework, students assess their own lifestyle choices and assess how those choices may influence work situations including interactions with patients. Using knowledge gained from self assessments and lecture, students evaluate their physical and emotional capabilities as they relate to skill sets needed for a respiratory therapist, medical assistant, surgical technologist, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy assistant, registered nurse, nuclear medical tech, and clinical lab assistant. Health and assessment topics include body composition, cardiovascular, back injury and pain, infectious disease, chronic stress, cancer, weight management and nutrition, physical activity, and the dimensions of wellness. (3 contact hrs) PHED 2032 Wellness Focus Aerobics 2.00 credit hours (formerly PHED-2030) Course focus is on exploration of various aerobic activities and development of personal aerobic exercise program. Also explores topics of nutrition, weight management, fitness, physical activity, exercise, and stress management as part of a total wellness program. (2 contact hrs) PHED 2036 Wellness Focus Kickboxing 2.00 credit hours (formerly PHED-2036) Course focus is on exploration of various muscular strength and endurance activities in relationship to kickboxing, along with the development of personal fitness profile. Also explores topics of nutrition, weight management, fitness, physical activity, exercise, and stress management as part of a total wellness program. (2 contact hrs) PHED 2042 Wellness Strength Training & Health 2.00 credit hours (replaces but does not equate to PHED 2040) PHED 2042 focuses on assessment and enhancement of muscle strength and endurance, and knowledge of muscle anatomy. Lectures explore wellness topics of nutrition, weight management, fitness, exercise, and stress management as part of a total wellness program. Students design and develop an individual exercise program. (2 contact hrs) PHED 2060 Wellness Pilates & Health 0 credit hours (formerly PHED 2090) PHED 2060 teaches the five principles of Pilates and meditation via various floor and mat exercises in the development of a personal exercise program and health portfolio. It also explores nutrition, weight management, physical activity, stress management, and other health topics as part of a total wellness program. (3 contact hrs) PHED 2061 Advanced Pilates & Meditation 2.00 credit hours Prerequisite: PHED 2060 PHED 2061 further advances the learner s application of the five principles of Pilates and meditation via various floor and mat exercises. Using the personal exercise program and health portfolio developed in PHED 2060, students assess their personal progress in Pilates exercise, meditation, nutrition, and stress management. This course does NOT fulfill the Group V requirement for degree programs. (2 contact hrs) PHED 2070 Wellness Focus Prevention, Intervention, Treatment of Disease, Illness & Injury 0 credit hours (formerly PED 207) Course focus is on prevention/intervention/treatment of cardiovascular disease, a variety of sudden illnesses and medical emergencies, including injuries and accidents. Additional topics will include transmission of diseases, legal aspects of emergency care, body systems, medical emergencies, drug and alcohol abuse, nutrition, stress management, weight management and exercise as they relate to wellness. American Red Cross certifications: RTE, AED, and CPR for Adult, Child and Infant awarded upon successful completion of specific components of course. Assembly of a first aid kit is required. (3 contact hrs) 9

11 PHED 2076 Wellness: CPR/AED & First Aid for the Professional Rescuer 0 credit hours (Formerly PHED 2075) PHED 2076 focuses on the professional rescuer level of training. Topics include blood borne pathogens, legal aspects of emergency care, body systems, medical emergencies, first aid, nutrition, stress management, weight management, and exercise as they relate to wellness. Students who successfully complete specific components of the course will earn the American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certification. (3 contact hrs) PHED 2080 Wellness Focus Introduction to Exercise Science 2.00 credit hours Course explores career options available to those interested in sports medicine, health sciences and physical education. Focus is on the basic concepts of exercise science including motor learning, exercise physiology, biomechanics and the six dimensions of total wellness. (2 contact hrs) PHED 2082 Wellness Focus Children, Exercise & Nutrition 2.00 credit hours The course focus is on the motor development, growth, and maturation of children as they relate to exercise with a special focus on the role of nutrition as it affects variable aspects of children s growth and development. The components of fitness specific to children as well as childhood diseases and performance enhancement will also be explored. (2 contact hrs) PHED 2085 Wellness Focus Stress Management 2.00 credit hours Course focus is on current stress management practice and theory. Topics include defining stressors, physiological and mental responses to those stressors, and the relationship of stress to individual health. Activities include practicing a variety of stress management and coping techniques, progressive muscular relaxation, cognitive strategies, meditation, visualization, guided imagery, and breathing techniques. As part of a total wellness program, these techniques and strategies can help students more effectively manage stress associated with college and life. (2 contact hrs) PHIL 2100 Introduction to Ethics 0 credit hours (formerly PHI 210) A critical examination of the foundation of various ethical systems. Specific ethical problems are posed especially those which relate to the student s situation and possible solutions are discussed. Students will be challenged to define and defend their ethical position against alternative systems. (3 contact hrs) PSYC 1010 Introductory Psychology 4.00 credit hours (formerly PSY 101) Nature, scope, and methods of psychology as behavioral science, emphasizing development, biological foundation of behavior, sensation, and perception, learning, emotion, motivation, and personality. (4 contact hrs) 10