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: 66