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• Advanced Airway Management EMS 131
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 2

  This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics must meet current guidelines…

  This course is designed to provide advanced airway management techniques and is required for paramedic certification. Topics must meet current guidelines for advanced airway management in the pre-hospital setting. Upon completion, students should be able to properly utilize all airway adjuncts and pharmacology associated with airway control and maintenance.

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• Building Construction FIP-132
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction,including residential…

  This course covers the principles and practices reference in NFPA standard 220 related to various types of building construction,including residential and commercial, as impacted by fire conditions. Topics include types of construction and related elements, fire resistive aspects of construction materials, building codes, collapse, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and recognize various types of construction and their positive or negative aspects as related to fire conditions.

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• Cardiology EMS 160
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology,…

  This course introduces the study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, electrophysiology, and rhythm interpretation. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and interpret rhythms.

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• Cardiology II EMS 220
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment…

  This course provides an in-depth study of cardiovascular emergencies and is required for paramedic certification. Topics include assessment and treatment of cardiac emergencies, cardiac pharmacology, and patient care. Upon completion, students should be able to manage the cardiac patient.

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• Detection & Investigation FIP 128
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course covers procedures for determining the origin and cause of accidental and incendiary fires referenced in NFPA standard 921. Topics include…

  This course covers procedures for determining the origin and cause of accidental and incendiary fires referenced in NFPA standard 921. Topics include collection and preservation of evidence, detection and determination of accelerants, courtroom procedure and testimony, and documentation of the fire scene. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a competent fire investigation and present those findings to appropriate officials or equivalent.

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• Emergency Management EPT-140
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course covers the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics include organizing for emergency…

  This course covers the four phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Topics include organizing for emergency management, coordinating for community resources, public sector liability, and the roles of government agencies at all levels. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive emergency management and the integrated emergency management system.

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• Emergency Operations Center Management EPT-275
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and operate an emergency operations center (EOC) during crisis…

  This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and operate an emergency operations center (EOC) during crisis situations.Topics include properly locating and designing an EOC, staffing, training and briefing EOC personnel, and how to operate an EOC. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate how to set up and operate an effective emergency operations center.

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• EMS Capstone EMS 285
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 2

  This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic…

  This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate problem-solving skills as a team leader in simulated patient scenarios and is required for paramedic certification. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, integration of didactic and psychomotor skills, and effective performance in simulated emergency situations. Upon

  completion, students should be able to recognize and appropriately respond to a variety of EMS-related events.

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• EMS Clinical Practicum II EMS 221
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 2

  This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on increasing the proficiency of students’ skills and…

  This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on increasing the proficiency of students’ skills and abilities in patient assessments and the delivery of care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.

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• EMS Clinical Practicum III EMS 231
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the students’ skills and abilities in providing…

  This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the students’ skills and abilities in providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate continued progress in advanced-level patient care.

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• EMS Clinical Practicum IV EMS 241
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 4

  This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on mastering the skills/competencies required of the paramedic…

  This course provides clinical experiences in the hospital and/or field. Emphasis is placed on mastering the skills/competencies required of the paramedic providing advanced-level care. Upon completion, students should be able to provide advanced-level patient care as an entry-level paramedic.

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• EMS Management EMS 235
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 2

  This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service system. Topics include structure and function of municipal governments,…

  This course stresses the principles of managing a modern emergency medical service system. Topics include structure and function of municipal governments, EMS grantsmanship, finance, regulatory agencies, system management, legal issues, and other topics relevant to the EMS manager. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the principles of managing emergency medical service delivery systems.

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• EMS Practicum I EMS 122
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 1

  This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic student. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic…

  This course provides the introductory hospital clinical experience for the paramedic student. Emphasis is placed on mastering fundamental paramedic skills. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competency with fundamental paramedic level skills.

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• Fire Fighting Strategies FIP-220
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sector referenced…

  This course provides preparation for command of initial incident operations involving emergencies within both the public and private sector referenced in NFPA standards 1561, 1710, and 1720. Topics include incident management, fire-ground tactics and strategies, incident safety, and command/control of emergency operations. Upon completion, students should be able to describe the initial incident system as it relates to operations involving various emergencies in fire and non-fire situations.

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• Fire Prevention & Public Education FIP-124
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations referenced in NFPA standard 101. Topics include…

  This course introduces fire prevention concepts as they relate to community and industrial operations referenced in NFPA standard 101. Topics include the development and maintenance of fire prevention programs, educational programs, and inspection programs. Upon completion, students should be able to research, develop, and present a fire safety program to a citizens or industrial group.

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• Fire Protection Law FIP-152
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course covers fire protection law as referenced in NFPA standard 1. Topics include legal terms, contracts, liability, review of case histories,…

  This course covers fire protection law as referenced in NFPA standard 1. Topics include legal terms, contracts, liability, review of case histories, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss laws, codes, and ordinances as they relate to fire protection.

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• Fire Protection Planning FIP 260
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course covers the need for a comprehensive approach to fire protection planning referenced in NFPA standards 424 and 1620. Topics include the…

  This course covers the need for a comprehensive approach to fire protection planning referenced in NFPA standards 424 and 1620. Topics include the planning process, using an advisory committee, establishing goals and objectives, and techniques used to approve and implement a plan. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the concepts and principles of planning as it relates to fire protection.

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• Fire Service Supervision FIP-240
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course covers supervisory skills and practices in the fire protection field. Topics include the supervisor’s job, supervision skills,…

  This course covers supervisory skills and practices in the fire protection field. Topics include the supervisor’s job, supervision skills, the changing work environment, managing change, organizing for results, discipline and grievances, and safety. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the roles and responsibilities of effective fire service supervision, meeting elements of NFPA 1021.

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• Fire Services Personnel Admin FIP 248
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course covers the basics of setting up and administering the personnel functions of fire protection organizations referenced in NFPA standard…

  This course covers the basics of setting up and administering the personnel functions of fire protection organizations referenced in NFPA standard 1021. Emphasis is placed on human resource planning, classification and job analysis, equal opportunity employment, affirmative action, recruitment, retention, development, performance evaluation, and assessment centers. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the personnel function as it relates to managing fire protection.

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• HazMat: Operations FIP 176
  Emergency Management Credit Hours:

  This course is designed to increase first responder awareness of the type, nature, physiological effects of, and defensive techniques for mitigation…

  This course is designed to increase first responder awareness of the type, nature, physiological effects of, and defensive techniques for mitigation of HazMat incidents. Topics include recognition, identification, regulations and standards, zoning, resource usage, defensive operations, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and identify the presence of hazardous materials and use proper defensive techniques for incident mitigation.

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• Incident Management EPT-150
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course introduces the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include integrating command and control systems, maintaining communication…

  This course introduces the National Incident Management System (NIMS). Topics include integrating command and control systems, maintaining communication within command and control systems, and using NIMS procedures. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of key concepts necessary for operating within the National Incident Management System.

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• Inspections and Codes FIP-136
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course covers the fundamentals of fire and building codes and procedures to conduct an inspection referenced in NFPA standard 1730. Topics include…

  This course covers the fundamentals of fire and building codes and procedures to conduct an inspection referenced in NFPA standard 1730. Topics include review of fire and building codes, writing inspection reports, identifying hazards, plan reviews, site sketches, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to conduct a fire code compliance inspection and produce a written report.

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• Introduction to Fire Protection FIP-120
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course provides an overview of the development, methods, systems and regulations that apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history,…

  This course provides an overview of the development, methods, systems and regulations that apply to the fire protection field. Topics include history, evolution, statistics, suppression, organizations, careers, curriculum, and related subjects. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a broad understanding of the fire protection field.

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• Lifespan Emergencies EMS 270
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death required for paramedic…

  This course covers medical/ethical/legal issues and the spectrum of age-specific emergencies from conception through death required for paramedic certification. Topics include gynecological, obstetrical, neonatal, pediatric, and geriatric emergencies and pharmacological therapeutics. Upon completion, studentsshould be able to recognize and treat age-specific emergencies.

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• Local Government Finance FIP-228
  Emergency Management Credit Hours: 3

  This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies,…

  This course introduces local governmental financial principles and practices. Topics include budget preparation and justification, revenue policies, statutory requirements, audits, and the economic climate. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend the importance of finance as it applies to the operations of a department.

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