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Emergency Medical Services, Associate of Applied Science

Program Outcomes:

Recognize and perform in the role, function, and responsibilities of a Paramedic in both the emergency care and operational aspects of EMT’s in the health care delivery system as defined by the Idaho Bureau of EMS, and the National Registry of EMT’s.

Safely demonstrate competence in patient assessment and in skills as referenced to the current National EMS Education Standards for Emergency Medical Technicians and the State of Idaho Training Standards.

Use effective communication skills in written and verbal situations.

Apply legal and ethical principles in a variety of situations.

Recognize and properly respond to the affective needs of the patient.

Demonstrate competence in the use and care of the equipment required for optimum patient care and safety.

Major Code: 4413A

Pre-Admission Program Requirements

Current NREMT Certification
BIOL 227Human Anatomy & Physiology 1*

4 Credits
BIOL 228Human Anatomy & Physiology 2*

4 Credits

Post-Admission Program Requirements

COMM 101Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3 Credits
ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits
MATH GEAny Gen. Ed. Math Course

3 Credits
PSYC 101Introduction to Psychology

3 Credits
SAFE 110Introduction to Emergency Operations

2 Credits
SAFE 120Introduction to Emergency Vehicle Operations

1 Credit
SAFE 130Introduction Emergency Radio Communications

1 Credit
EMSE 201EMS Operations*

2 Credits
EMSE 202Pharmacology and Pathophysiology in Paramedicine*

3 Credits
EMSE 203Patient Assessment*

2 Credits
EMSE 204Airway Management*

1 Credit
EMSE 205Trauma Emergencies*

3 Credits
EMSE 206Medical Emergencies*

3 Credit
EMSE 207Cardiovascular Emergencies*

2 Credits
EMSE 208Respiratory Emergencies*

2 Credits
EMSE 209Special Populations*

1 Credit
EMSE 210Pediatric Emergencies*

2 Credits
EMSE 251LParamedic Lab 1*

3 Credits
EMSE 252LParamedic Lab 2*

4 Credits
EMSE 271CParamedic Clinical 1

2 Credits
EMSE 272CParamedic Clinical 2*

4 Credits
EMSE 273CParamedic Clinical 3*

8 Credits

Total Credit Hours Required for this Major: 66