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EMS111 Emergency Medical
Technology I
5 Credits
The first Emergency Medical Technology course and its associated practicum
provide the student with basic life support skills. Course content addresses
the management of airway and respiratory problems, cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, techniques of oxygen therapy, bleeding control and treatment
for shock, soft tissue injury and fracture care, principles of spinal
immobilization, fundamentals of triage and transportation of the sick and
injured, and treatment modalities for a range of medical, obstetrical,
pediatric, environmental, and psychiatric emergencies. This course offers an
introduction to patient assessment skills and includes training in the
maintenance of intravenous lines and use of automatic external
defibrillation devices as required by the Maine Office of Emergency Medical
Services for licensure at the basic EMT level. The course meets the most
recent National Standard Curriculum for EMT - Basic Education. This
course is a prerequisite to entry into the advanced levels of EMS education.
EMS113 Fundamentals of EMS
3 Credits
This course serves to introduce the student to the role of the Advanced Life
Support Provider. Topics covered include roles and responsibilities of ALS
providers, medical terminology, self-care, introduction to pharmacology, and
initial patient stabilization and management. Students will learn how to
obtain a history and perform a physical assessment on a patient.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Intermediate Emergency Care Certificate.
EMS115 Intermediate Clinical Preceptorship and Field Internship
4 Credits
This course provides the opportunity to apply, in the prehospital and
clinical setting, the didactic knowledge and skills developed in the
classroom. Students partner with prehospital providers at local ambulance
services and clinical preceptors in various health care settings to develop
skills in clinical decision-making, electrocardiography, and management of
acute and chronic disease. This clinical experience focuses on the skills
needed to function at the EMT-Intermediate level. Students completing this
course will fulfill the clinical requirements for the EMT-Intermediate
licensure level.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Intermediate Emergency Care Certificate.
Co-requisites: EMS113, EMS117, EMS119.
EMS117 Cardiac/Respiratory Emergencies
3 Credits
This class provides an in-depth study of the respiratory and cardiovascular
system. In the lab, students will learn advanced airway skills, perfect
ventilation techniques, and perform basic cardiac rhythm interpretation. An
introduction to the pathophysiology and management of cardiovascular and
respiratory disorders will be provided. This course serves as a core course
for EMT-Intermediate licensure.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Intermediate Emergency Care Certificate.
EMS119 Intermediate Skills Seminar
2 Credits
This lab/seminar serves two major purposes. First, it serves as a refresher
for those currently licensed EMT Intermediates wishing to become paramedics.
Second, it is a required course for students who will be licensed at the EMT-Intermediate
level. Students will review and practice all EMT-I curriculum and skills in
an interactive seminar format. The course includes multiple case studies,
interactive lab sessions, and creative teaching methods. The course
concludes with mandatory skills tests to assure mastery of the topics
covered in the EMT-I Curriculum.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Intermediate Emergency Care Certificate.
EMS208 Advanced Emergency Cardiovascular Care
4 Credits
This course provides an in-depth study of the pathophysiology of
respiratory, cardiac, and vascular disorders. Topics covered include the
physiology, assessment and treatment of acid base balance disturbances,
cardiac rhythm alterations, 12 lead EKG analysis, and treatment of pulmonary
and vascular disorders. In the lab, students learn advanced paramedic skills
such as cardiac arrest management and clinical decision-making. Students
completing the course will receive a certificate in Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS).
Prerequisite: Admission into the Intermediate Emergency Care Certificate.
EMS209 Advanced Emergency Pharmacology
3 Credits
Students will learn how to calculate drug dosages and safely administer
emergency medications. All medications currently approved for prehospital
emergency care will be covered. In addition, the Maine Interfacility
Transport Module is included in this course. Students learn how to
administer medications via various routes including inhaled, injected, and
intravenous, through a central venous catheter and via the endotrachael
tube. This course builds upon the basic pharmacology content presented in
the EMT-Intermediate course.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Intermediate Emergency Care Certificate.
EMS215 Paramedic Clinical Preceptorship and Field Internship I
3 Credits
This faculty directed practicum provides the opportunity for each student to
develop competency in clinical skills with the hospital and prehospital
setting. Clinical rotations occur in cardiac care units, newborn nurseries,
labor & delivery, post-anesthesia units, same-day surgery, geriatrics,
respiratory, cardiology, emergency room, operating room, and others under
the direction of a designated preceptor. The prehospital rotation allows the
student to assume the role of the Paramedic in order to perfect clinical and
assessment skills. During this rotation the student will primarily observe
and assist the precepting Paramedics. The student works under the direction
of an experienced Paramedic.
Prerequisite: Admission into the Intermediate Emergency Care Certificate.
EMS218 Medical Emergencies
4 Credits
The student is given an intense introduction to the pathophysiology and
management of selected diseases based on body systems. These include
infectious and communicable diseases, allergies and anaphylaxis, behavioral
disorders, toxicology and hematology, vascular, neurological, endocrine,
renal, urogenital, gastrointestinal systems, and associated emergencies. An
overview of common laboratory and diagnostics tests is presented.
Pre/Co-requisites: EMS208, EMS209, EMS215.
EMS219 Emergency Care Across the Lifespan
3 Credits
This class provides students with the opportunity to study how growth and
development impacts the delivery of emergency care. Topics include pediatric
and neonatal emergencies, obstetrical care, geriatric emergencies, and age
appropriate care. Provisions for providing emergency care to all age groups
are presented. The normal physiological changes of aging are reviewed. The
lab portion of the programs includes education in Geriatric Emergency
Medical Services (GEMS), Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP),
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS).
Pre/co-requisites: EMS208, EMS209, EMS215.
EMS225 Paramedic Clinical Preceptorship and Field Internship II
3 Credits
This faculty directed practicum provides the opportunity for each student to
develop competency in clinical skills with the hospital and prehospital
setting. Clinical rotations occur in cardiac care units, newborn nurseries,
labor & delivery, post-anesthesia units, same-day surgery, geriatrics,
respiratory, cardiology, emergency room, operating room, and others under
the direction of a designated preceptor. The prehospital rotation allows the
student to assume the role of the Paramedic in order to perfect clinical and
assessment skills. During this rotation, the student will be expected to
take an active role in the treatment and decision-making process. The
student works under the direction of an experienced Paramedic.
Prerequisite: EMS215. Co-requisites: EMS218, EMS219.
EMS228 Trauma Management
3 Credits
This course provides students with a comprehensive study of pathophysiology,
kinematics, and management of the trauma patient. Topics include
multisystems trauma, spinal, head , and orthopedic injuries and burns. Upon
completion of the lab component of the course, students receive
certification in Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS).
EMS229 Paramedic Skills Seminar
2 Credits
This is the last course necessary to complete the paramedic program. This
course is designed to provide students with an intense lab experience that
simulates professional paramedic practice. Students completing this course
will practice the manipulative skills necessary to successfully pass the
National Registry and State of Maine Paramedic Examinations and to become
professional field practitioners. Topics discussed will include ambulance
service management, concepts of life-long learning, quality improvement, and
the paramedic’s role in community education.
EMS235 Paramedic Clinical Preceptorship and Field Internship III
3 Credits
This faculty directed practicum provides the opportunity for students to
develop competency in clinical skills within the hospital and prehospital
settings. Clinical rotations occur in cardiac care units, newborn nurseries,
labor & delivery and post-anesthesia units, same-day surgery, geriatrics,
respiratory, cardiology, emergency room, operating room and other sites
under the direction of a designated preceptor. The prehospital rotation
allows students to assume the role of the Paramedic in order to perfect
clinical and assessment skills. During this rotation students will be
expected to serve in a leadership capacity in the treatment and
decision-making process. Students will work under the direction of an
experienced Paramedic.
Prerequisite: EMS225. Co-requisites: EMS228, EMS229.